In a passionate address that set the Conservative Party Conference alight, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issued a stark warning against continued EU alignment, declaring the era of Brexit hesitation must end.
The Red Tape Revolution
Badenoch unveiled ambitious plans to liberate British businesses from what she termed 'the straitjacket of Brussels bureaucracy'. Her vision includes sweeping away thousands of retained EU laws that she claims have hampered innovation and growth since the referendum.
'We cannot remain tethered to the EU's regulatory orbit if we want to truly unleash British potential,' Badenoch told a packed auditorium in Manchester. 'The British people voted for change, and change is what we will deliver.'
Business Backing and Political Fireworks
The Business Secretary received thunderous applause as she outlined how cutting EU red tape would create what she called 'the most dynamic economy in Europe'. Her speech positioned her as a standard-bearer for the party's Brexit-purist wing, drawing clear battle lines ahead of the next general election.
However, the address wasn't without its critics. Opposition parties immediately condemned what they called 'fantasy economics' and warned that moving away from EU standards could damage international trade and consumer protections.
The Manchester Momentum
Delivered with characteristic conviction, Badenoch's speech has ignited fresh debate about Britain's post-Brexit direction. As conference delegates digest her words, one thing is clear: the battle over Britain's regulatory future has just intensified, with Badenoch firmly leading the charge for radical change.
