Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference

BBC News Friday 02 October 2026, 14:09 UTC 1 min read

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The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.

Tories (ORG) Kemi Badenoch (PERSON)

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