Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has responded to former Prime Minister Tony Blair's recent critique of the Labour government by writing an open letter telling him not to waste time trying to change Labour's course. Badenoch acknowledged Blair's call for Labour to focus on economic and military strength but argued that only the Conservative Party can deliver this vision, essentially inviting him to vote Conservative. The exchange comes amid broader debate about Labour's direction following poor election results and ministerial resignations, with Badenoch also criticizing some of Blair's own government record while claiming those seeking to replace current Prime Minister Keir Starmer would be "no better."