Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live

October 1, 2026 · 8:04 am 2 sources

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• Badenoch proposes welfare reform that would stop many jobless under-25s getting universal credit – UK politics live
  The Guardian · October 1, 2026 08:04
  Tories suggest ‘tough love’ approach amid issue of one million young people not in employment, education or training Good morning. The Conservatives start their conference at the weekend and Kemi Badenoch is kicking off proceedings by announcing a significant plan for welfare reform – stopping…
• Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live
  The Guardian · October 2, 2026 08:29
  Speculation about an early election continue to persist even as Andy Burnham ruled it out Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labour is preparing for a general election as early as May 2027, despite the prime minister ruling out an early contest. All the…