Laura Kuenssberg: Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to take her party back to its roots

Kemi Badenoch will attend the 2026 Conservative conference at Birmingham's Symphony Hall, a more prominent venue than previous years. Her standing within the party is now secure, with improved public recognition and a clear identity. However, the party still faces trust issues rooted in its chaotic past, despite Badenoch's progress against an unpopular Prime Minister. The conference agenda features a significant expansion of prisons and a tough new approach for young benefit claimants.