Highlights from the Conservative Leadership Contest TV Debate
Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick appeared on GB News for the Conservative leadership contest, taking turns on stage rather than debating directly. Badenoch won the audience's favor, getting about 75% of support, while focusing on renewing systems rather than policy specifics, unlike Jenrick. The event maintained a tame format and did not reveal major clashes.
In a televised event on GB News, Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick participated in a non-debate during the Conservative leadership contest, taking turns to answer questions from party members and viewers.
Audience feedback showed Badenoch as the winner with about 75% of attendees favoring her.
Jenrick focused on policy, advocating for capped immigration and tax cuts, while Badenoch emphasized system renewal.
The event format, moderated by Christopher Hope, kept interactions tame with pre-set questions.
A notable moment involved Badenoch responding mildly to Tory MP Christopher Chope's comments regarding her parental duties.
Jenrick remained politically courteous but subtly expressed non-support for former PM Liz Truss.
Audience feedback showed Badenoch as the winner with about 75% of attendees favoring her.
Jenrick focused on policy, advocating for capped immigration and tax cuts, while Badenoch emphasized system renewal.
The event format, moderated by Christopher Hope, kept interactions tame with pre-set questions.
A notable moment involved Badenoch responding mildly to Tory MP Christopher Chope's comments regarding her parental duties.
Jenrick remained politically courteous but subtly expressed non-support for former PM Liz Truss.
