Davidson emphasised that Badenoch must engage with a wider audience if she wins the leadership contest and must do so quickly. Davidson also noted that Badenoch, the former business secretary, appears to believe she is already in a winning position, which may explain her limited media appearances compared to her rival, Robert Jenrick.

Kemi Badenoch has criticised a Conservative MP’s suggestion she could not head the Tories because she was too “preoccupied” with her children, saying “it isn’t always women who have parental responsibilities”.

Robert Jenrick has demanded a head-to-head debate with Kemi Badenoch so the leadership contenders can thrash out their differences over policy. The call comes after leadership hustings hosted on GB News last night, where a show of hands suggested Kemi Badenoch was the clear winner.

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Sir Christopher Chope faces criticism as he suggests Badenoch could not commit to the demands of being party leader.

Sir Christopher Chope says ‘you can’t spend all your time with your family at the same time as being leader of the opposition’

A Tory MP has sparked fury by claiming Kemi Badenoch is too "preoccupied with her own children" to be Conservative leader. Sir Christopher Chope is now facing a backlash after supporting Robert Jenrick in the contest,

Kemi Badenoch ‘preoccupied with her children’ says Conservative MP - Veteran Tory Sir Christopher Chope said ‘you can’t spend all your time with your family as at the same time being Leader of the Opposition’.