Kemi Badenoch's Speech Disrupted by Climate Protesters in London

During a speech by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at the Margaret Thatcher Conference, two climate change protesters from Climate Resistance disrupted the event by shouting slogans such as 'Abolish Billionaires' and calling for a wealth tax. The demonstrators criticized the Conservative Party's policies for contributing to wealth inequality and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, stating that Thatcher's legacy is to blame for current societal issues. Badenoch attempted to downplay Thatcher's responsibility, arguing that the former prime minister could not be held accountable for today's economic challenges. Both protesters were forcibly removed by security, amid a mixed reaction from the audience, with some applauding the ejection. After the incident, a spokesperson for Climate Resistance reiterated their stance that Thatcher's neoliberal policies have exacerbated inequality and environmental issues. The event commemorated Thatcher's role in founding the Centre for Policy Studies, marking 50 years since its establishment.