Bari Weiss

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The woman I'm sitting across from right now just became the first Black woman to lead the oldest political party in the UK, the Conservatives, otherwise known as the Tories, which have been around since 1834, almost 200 years. She'll probably resent me for noting that fact, given her fierce opposition to identity politics. But I can't help but point out the historic first.

The woman I'm sitting across from right now just became the first Black woman to lead the oldest political party in the UK, the Conservatives, otherwise known as the Tories, which have been around since 1834, almost 200 years. She'll probably resent me for noting that fact, given her fierce opposition to identity politics. But I can't help but point out the historic first.

The woman I'm sitting across from right now just became the first Black woman to lead the oldest political party in the UK, the Conservatives, otherwise known as the Tories, which have been around since 1834, almost 200 years. She'll probably resent me for noting that fact, given her fierce opposition to identity politics. But I can't help but point out the historic first.

I'll also note that she's 44, has three children, grew up in Nigeria, actually worked at McDonald's, unlike a lot of American politicians who have claimed to, didn't go to Oxford or Cambridge, and has a master's degree in computer engineering. Not exactly your typical Tory party leader profile.

I'll also note that she's 44, has three children, grew up in Nigeria, actually worked at McDonald's, unlike a lot of American politicians who have claimed to, didn't go to Oxford or Cambridge, and has a master's degree in computer engineering. Not exactly your typical Tory party leader profile.

I'll also note that she's 44, has three children, grew up in Nigeria, actually worked at McDonald's, unlike a lot of American politicians who have claimed to, didn't go to Oxford or Cambridge, and has a master's degree in computer engineering. Not exactly your typical Tory party leader profile.

But Kemi Badenoch is the one who just inherited a conservative party that has basically dominated British politics since the 20th century, until Labour Party leader Keir Starmer became prime minister earlier this year.

But Kemi Badenoch is the one who just inherited a conservative party that has basically dominated British politics since the 20th century, until Labour Party leader Keir Starmer became prime minister earlier this year.

But Kemi Badenoch is the one who just inherited a conservative party that has basically dominated British politics since the 20th century, until Labour Party leader Keir Starmer became prime minister earlier this year.

The Britain that Starmer inherited, the Britain that conservatives like David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and Rishi Sunak left behind, is a country with enormous debt, a shrinking GDP, a huge immigration challenge, and arguably a national identity crisis. Or as Free Press columnist and British historian Neil Ferguson has bleakly put it, it seems that the UK has a national suicide wish.

The Britain that Starmer inherited, the Britain that conservatives like David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and Rishi Sunak left behind, is a country with enormous debt, a shrinking GDP, a huge immigration challenge, and arguably a national identity crisis. Or as Free Press columnist and British historian Neil Ferguson has bleakly put it, it seems that the UK has a national suicide wish.

The Britain that Starmer inherited, the Britain that conservatives like David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and Rishi Sunak left behind, is a country with enormous debt, a shrinking GDP, a huge immigration challenge, and arguably a national identity crisis. Or as Free Press columnist and British historian Neil Ferguson has bleakly put it, it seems that the UK has a national suicide wish.

Where did the conservative party go so wrong? And can the woman I'm sitting across from today turn her party and ultimately the country around? How will she offer something different than the past five Tory leaders who served before her? And can she beat out not just the labor left, but also the growing threat from a very energized hard right? Those questions and much more after the break.

Where did the conservative party go so wrong? And can the woman I'm sitting across from today turn her party and ultimately the country around? How will she offer something different than the past five Tory leaders who served before her? And can she beat out not just the labor left, but also the growing threat from a very energized hard right? Those questions and much more after the break.

Where did the conservative party go so wrong? And can the woman I'm sitting across from today turn her party and ultimately the country around? How will she offer something different than the past five Tory leaders who served before her? And can she beat out not just the labor left, but also the growing threat from a very energized hard right? Those questions and much more after the break.

We'll be right back with new Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch. Hey, Honestly listeners, I want to let you know about an amazing podcast called Unpacking Israeli History. If you read the headlines about what's going on in Israel, you're only getting a very tiny slice of a very long story. Shorn of depth and historical context, so much coverage of Israel can't even get the most basic facts straight.

We'll be right back with new Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch. Hey, Honestly listeners, I want to let you know about an amazing podcast called Unpacking Israeli History. If you read the headlines about what's going on in Israel, you're only getting a very tiny slice of a very long story. Shorn of depth and historical context, so much coverage of Israel can't even get the most basic facts straight.

We'll be right back with new Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch. Hey, Honestly listeners, I want to let you know about an amazing podcast called Unpacking Israeli History. If you read the headlines about what's going on in Israel, you're only getting a very tiny slice of a very long story. Shorn of depth and historical context, so much coverage of Israel can't even get the most basic facts straight.