Earlier on Tuesday, Christchurch Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope declared his support for Robert Jenrick in the leadership contest, citing his “more energy and commitment to the campaign.”
“As much as I like Kemi, she is quite understandably preoccupied with her own children,” he continued.
Ms. Badenoch responded to News’ question on whether she could head her party and be a mother by saying, “Of course you can. I adore my kids. My kids are the most gorgeous people in the planet. I want to be with them as much as possible.
I was able to successfully manage three jobs while juggling my personal life by serving as a superb business secretary, trade secretary, and equalities minister.
Regarding what she would say to Sir Christopher, she stated: “I could tell him that men are also responsible for taking care of their families.
Three-time mother Mr. Jenrick has three children between the ages of eight and thirteen, and Ms. Badenoch has two children, the smallest of whom is five and the oldest of whom is twelve.
