Kemi Badenoch is at the Conservative party conference in Manchester this week, attempting to persuade disgruntled Tory MPs to remain patient. The conference is seen as a pivotal moment for the party leader, who is under pressure to turn around the party's fortunes.
Questions are mounting over how much longer Conservative MPs will give Badenoch to reverse their declining poll numbers and internal divisions. The conference represents a critical test of her leadership and ability to unite the party.
Separately, the government has outlined plans to grant police additional powers to curb protests. The proposals, discussed alongside the conference, aim to strengthen law enforcement's ability to manage demonstrations.
These developments come at a time of heightened political tension, with the Conservatives seeking to regain public trust and present a coherent vision ahead of the next general election.
