‘There’s been a Badenoch bounce’: is the Tory leader finally cutting through?

Summary

Conservative insiders report that Kemi Badenoch is gaining traction with both the party and the public after a challenging first year as leader, as evidenced by a recent interaction with former Spice Girl Geri Horner at a donors event. Badenoch's leadership began amid significant challenges, including the aftermath of the Tories' worst general election defeat and competition from Nigel Farage's Reform UK, according to The Guardian.