Conservative Leader Badenoch Reveals School Cheating Snitching Expelled Peer

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, revealed in a recent BBC interview that as a teenager she reported a fellow pupil for cheating during an exam, which led to the student's expulsion. She described herself as a 'tattle-tale' who could not tolerate rule-breakers and stood up in the exam hall to accuse the boy of cheating, despite receiving no praise and facing social backlash from peers. The interview, conducted by Amol Rajan, highlighted Badenoch’s strict stance on integrity but also drew critical reactions, with Rajan commenting on her unpopularity at school due to her actions. Badenoch explained her motivation stemmed from a strong dislike of dishonesty, even though it made her unpopular among classmates. This anecdote comes amid broader discussions of her leadership style and personal background, including her reflections on faith and moral values. The story was widely reported across several outlets, illustrating both the controversy and the insight into her character it provides.