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Kemi Badenoch to warn of looming 'battle of ideas' in British politics
Overview
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is set to use her party conference speech to frame the next general election as a fundamental battle of ideas and the soul of the nation against the Labour government. During the autumn conference, the Conservatives have outlined several policy proposals, including a £10bn UK air defence system, cuts to employer National Insurance contributions for young workers, and potential tax cuts.
Key points
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will declare a looming 'battle of ideas' in her speech on the final day of the party's annual conference.
- Badenoch will contrast Conservative values with the Labour government, arguing that Labour relies on failed past ideas and higher taxes.
- The Conservatives have pledged £10bn for a UK air defence system.
- The party proposed cutting employer National Insurance contributions from 15% to 7.5% for workers aged 21 to 24.
- Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith has stated aims to scrap at least one tax every budget if the party returns to power.