Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch denies bullying allegations in her department during leadership bid.

Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch has denied allegations of bullying in her department as "smears" amid her bid for the party's leadership. The Guardian newspaper published a report claiming that Ms Badenoch created an intimidating atmosphere at the Department of Business and Trade. She has denied the claims, stating that she sacked former staff accused of bullying and lying about other colleagues, and emphasized that the department has confirmed there were no complaints or investigations against her.