A recent YouGov poll has revealed that a significant number of Conservative voters remain uncertain about Kemi Badenoch’s ability to lead the United Kingdom, raising concerns over her leadership potential as she nears 100 days as party leader.
According to the survey, while 48 percent of those who voted Conservative in 2024 consider Badenoch a potential prime minister, only 26 percent believe she would excel in the role. Among the general electorate, confidence in her leadership is even lower, with just 14 percent expressing faith in her capabilities.
Badenoch, known for her firm stance on immigration, faces considerable skepticism from opposition supporters. The poll indicates that 39 percent of respondents affiliated with Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK perceive her as untrustworthy, while only 19 percent consider her reliable.
Additionally, 39 percent of respondents described her as unlikeable, compared to 24 percent who view her positively.
Despite the skepticism, Badenoch retains a degree of backing from within her party. The survey found that 56 percent of Conservative voters approve of her leadership, while 17 percent hold a negative view of her performance.
These findings come amid increasing challenges for the Conservative Party, with another poll placing the party in third place behind Labour and Reform UK in voter preference.
Badenoch, born in the UK to Nigerian parents, has been a vocal advocate for stricter immigration policies. She recently proposed extending the minimum residency period for immigrants to qualify for British citizenship from five years to 15 years.
“Britain is our home, not a hotel,” she stated. “It’s time to tell the truth about immigration and propose real solutions. I want to reduce immigration and ensure that living here truly means something. The Conservative Party is going to do things differently.”
With mounting political and public scrutiny, Badenoch’s leadership will be tested in the coming months as she navigates party challenges and a divided electorate.
