# SARAH VINE: The unscripted moment Kemi proved to me that she really IS a woman of substance… and the only politician worthy of No 10

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sarah-vine-the-unscripted-moment-kemi-proved-to-me-that-she-really-is-a-woman-of-substance-and-the-only-politician-worthy-of-no-10/
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:00:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T22:20:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16274559/SARAH-VINE-unscripted-moment-Kemi-proved-really-woman-substance-politician-worthy-No-10.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Vine praises Badenoch’s response to a heckler.
- Badenoch has rejected a deal with Reform.
- A cited poll puts the Conservatives eight points ahead.

## Summary

Sarah Vine argues that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch showed her leadership qualities when she responded to a heckler in Essex with, “No: I am the Right.” Vine says the exchange demonstrated her confidence and willingness to defend unpopular positions, and presents Badenoch as the strongest prospect for rebuilding the Conservatives and challenging Labour.

Vine says Badenoch rejected calls to make a deal with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, choosing instead to rebuild trust in the Conservative Party and unite the country. She points to an exclusive poll showing the Conservatives eight points ahead of Reform as evidence that this approach may be gaining ground, while acknowledging that the party still faces significant challenges. The article is an opinion piece and the supplied text ends mid-sentence.

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