Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitz

Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leadership candidate, has announced a series of policy proposals in an effort to gain attention during the ongoing Tory leadership race. The key policy announcement was a pledge to scrap stamp duty on the purchase of primary residences, a move aimed at addressing the challenges faced by first-time buyers in the UK housing market. Badenoch's conference speech also included plans to reduce taxes, streamline the planning system, and boost investment in science and technology. The candidate has positioned herself as a pro-business, fiscally conservative alternative to the other contenders, emphasizing the need for the UK to embrace free-market policies and reduce the role of the state. The policy blitz is seen as an attempt by Badenoch to distinguish herself from the other candidates and gain traction in the leadership race. However, the success of her proposals will depend on their reception among both Tory party members and the broader electorate.