Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, has sent his congratulations to Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch, after becoming new leader of the Conservative Party.
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New Leader of Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch. Photo: @KemiBadenoch |
The UK PM said, Kemi Badenoch is “the first Black leader of a Westminster party”, adding, this “is a proud moment for our country”.
PM Starmer wrote: “Congratulations,
@KemiBadenoch, on becoming the Conservative Party’s new leader.
The first Black leader of a Westminster party is a proud moment for our country.
I look forward to working with you and your party in the interests of the British people.”