Raquel Rosario Sánchez

Why feminists like me are backing Badenoch

Unlike her rivals, Kemi is clear on the issue of women's rights

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Kemi Badenoch is the surprise candidate in the Tory leadership contest. Badenoch was, until a few weeks ago, a relatively lowly minister in Boris Johnson’s government. Now she stands a credible chance of becoming the next prime minister. Her success in facing down her Conservative rivals has catapulted her into the limelight.

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