Eight things to know about Kemi Badenoch new Conversative Party leader
She was born in Wimbledon, London to Nigerian parents. Her childhood was spent in part of the United States of America and in Lagos, Nigeria. She returned to the United Kingdom at 16.
She was educated at the University of Sussex and has a background in technology and finance.
At 25, she joined the Conservative Party and contested against Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates.
She has held various government positions, including Minister for Equalities and Secretary of State for International Trade.
Kemi Badenoch has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Saffron Walden since 2017.
Badenoch ran for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 2022, showcasing her ambition and vision for the party’s future.
She defeated Robert Jenrick in this year’s election for the leadership of the Conservative Party.
Badenoch was a staunch proponent of Brexit, and is known for her outspoken views and tough stance on divisive issues such as immigration and rights for transgender people, including in her role as minister for women and equalities.
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