Reform bombshell: Kemi 'asked Boris to stand against Farage'

Reform bombshell: Kemi 'asked Boris to stand against Farage'

Author: The Telegraph September 3, 2026 Duration: 48:13

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Day One of Reform UK’s party conference, where they spoke to honorary treasurer and entrepreneur Nick Candy, who made the explosive claim that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had asked Boris Johnson to run as a candidate against Nigel Farage in the last Clacton by-election.


Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim sat down with Reform’s Danny Kruger, who was defiant about defecting to the party, declaring Reform was “what the Tory party always should have been”.


Meanwhile, Lee Anderson, the Reform MP for Ashfield, spoke to Camilla and Tim about his stance on holding a referendum on the death penalty, how Reform plans to overhaul the welfare system and why Labour voters who switched to the Conservatives in 2019’s election are prime targets for Reform today.


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Highlights:


  • Nick Candy reveals to Camilla & Tim that Kemi Badenoch asked Boris Johnson to run against Nigel Farage in the recent Clacton by-election, but he declined
  • Danny Kruger and Lee Anderson speak to Camilla and Tim at Day One of the Reform UK Party Conference

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For a sharp, unfiltered take on the stories shaping Britain and beyond, tune into The Daily T. This daily podcast from The Telegraph is driven by the candid chemistry and quick wit of Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and columnist Tim Stanley. They don’t just recap the headlines; they dive into the nuances, arguments, and often absurd realities behind the day’s most pressing topics in politics, culture, and society. The conversation is free-thinking and direct, cutting through the noise with a blend of analysis and humour that feels more like a compelling chat with well-informed friends than a formal news broadcast. Listeners will find themselves in the middle of intelligent debates on Westminster manoeuvres, cultural shifts, and global affairs. The podcast regularly features exclusive sit-downs with a wide array of influential voices, from political figures like Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to other prominent names in the public eye, adding depth and varied perspective to the ongoing dialogue. It’s a reliable, engaging listen for anyone wanting to understand the ‘why’ behind the news, delivered with the distinctive edge and authority of The Telegraph’s editorial voice. Each episode promises to be both a briefing and a provocation, making The Daily T a standout in the daily news podcast landscape.
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