Badenoch claimed Western civilisation was in crisis as she spoke to global right-wing leaders on Monday
Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, criticized left-wing progressivism, targeting diversity policies and climate activism as a "poison" during a speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference. She argued that Western civilization is in crisis, distracted by critiquing past generations rather than preserving their legacy. Speaking alongside right-wing psychologist Jordan Peterson, Badenoch also criticized the UK's defense spending, calling it a weakness that emboldens threats to democracy. However, her speech drew criticism, with Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper accusing her of echoing Donald Trump's rhetoric and failing to prioritize Ukraine's security. Meanwhile, the UK prime minister attends a European summit to address the Ukraine crisis amid concerns over Trump's influence and the US's stance on Ukraine potentially ceding territory.
