Kemi Badenoch on Brexit

Kemi Badenoch, who was a supporter of Brexit in the 2016 referendum, has since acknowledged its negative economic impact by citing it as one of the major "shocks" to the UK, grouping it with the financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite this acknowledgment, she has also criticized the previous Conservative government for leaving the European Union without a clear plan for subsequent economic growth. Her stance reflects an evolution from a pure advocate to one who recognizes the country's present economic difficulties, at least partially, as being linked to the departure from the EU.

In her role as a leading Conservative figure, she has also opposed a radical reshaping of the Brexit settlement, such as rejoining a customs union with the EU, even as her party faces criticism for the damage caused by the withdrawal. Furthermore, she has maintained an active political stance regarding post-Brexit issues, such as her administration's decision to scale back the planned repeal of thousands of EU laws, a move met with dismay by some committed Brexit advocates.