4 October 2026

The 2025 Conservative Party conference exposed the party at one of its most vulnerable moments in recent history. Yet, amid this turmoil, **Kemi Badenoch** has emerged as a pivotal figure, injecting new energy and optimism into the Conservative ranks.

The government has officially withdrawn the contentious proposal aimed at significantly reducing the use of jury trials in the legal system, a plan initially championed by Andy Burnham . This decision reverses earlier intentions that sparked widespread debate about the future of criminal justice procedures in England and Wales.