Shadow Housing Secretary Kemi Badenoch criticized the previous Tory government's approach and called for honest private discussions to address party challenges.

Shadow Housing Secretary Kemi Badenoch has criticised the previous Tory government's approach, stating there was "too much nodding along" and calling for honest private discussions to address the party's challenges. Badenoch, a frontrunner in the race for party leadership, expressed disappointment at a leaked Shadow Cabinet meeting and emphasised the need for unity within the Conservative party.