According to a recent YouGov poll, barely one in four Conservative voters think Kemi Badenoch would be a decent prime minister, raising doubts about her chances of winning the position.
According to the survey, only 26% of Conservative supporters believe Badenoch would be a good leader in the future, despite 48% seeing her as a potential leader. Even less confidence exists among the general population, as only 14% of voters think she is capable of leading the nation. In the meanwhile, 39% of Reform UK, Liberal Democrat, and Labour voters believe she is unreliable.
As Badenoch approaches her 100th day as the leader of the Conservative Party, these figures are released. Her recent hardline immigration position, which includes extending the residence requirement for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years, is an attempt to win back right-wing voters. Although this move has generated debate, others perceive it as a reaction to voters shifting in favor of Reform UK.
Her efforts have not improved the Conservative Party’s standing in the polls, as Reform UK is gaining ground and Labour is still leading. Pressure on Badenoch’s leadership is growing as she attempts to bring her party together and regain the trust of the public.
If Badenoch wants to be a genuine candidate for prime minister as a general election approaches, she will have to change public opinion fast. Will she succeed politically, or can she change the course of events? Only time will tell.
