UK Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch: Western Weakness, Mass Migration & Far-Left Antisemitism

UK Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch: Western Weakness, Mass Migration & Far-Left Antisemitism

From MD MEETS by Mathias Döpfner

April 15, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Mathias Döpfner interviews Kemi Badenoch about the future of conservatism, migration, and economic growth amidst rising populism.

At a time of political fragmentation and rising populism, Mathias Döpfner meets Kemi Badenoch , leader of the British Conservative Party and one of the most prominent voices of a new conservatism. They discuss the future of the centre-right, the failures of the past, and the battle over identity, migration, and economic growth. Badenoch argues that conservatism must return to its core principles - personal responsibility, free markets, and strong national identity - while adapting to the challenges of the 21st century. She calls for an “economic revolution” to restore growth, stricter migration policies, and a clear break with what she sees as a culture of victimhood and “woke” ideology shaping Western societies.  She addresses tough questions: Why did traditional conservatives lose ground to populists? Has the West become complacent? Can meritocracy be restored - and welfare reformed? And how can open societies defend themselves against internal division and external threats? A conversation about power, values, and the future of conservatism in a changing world. Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter most Video…

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