The Conservative Party cannot take its continued existence for granted, Kemi Badenoch has said.Following the defection of Danny Kruger to Reform UK, Mrs Badenoch told broadcasters: "I'm the leader of the party. The Conservative Party has been around for a very long time, but we cannot assume that we are going to get support, we need to work for it.

The Conservative Party cannot take its continued existence for granted, Kemi Badenoch has said.Following the defection of Danny Kruger to Reform UK, Mrs Badenoch told broadcasters: "I'm the leader of the party. The Conservative Party has been around for a very long time, but we cannot assume that we are going to get support, we need to work for it.