Badenoch Faces Backlash Over Autism Remarks in Leadership Campaign

Kemi Badenoch's pamphlet claims about autism have drawn criticism for being uninformed and stigmatizing.

Badenoch's campaign pamphlet suggests autistic individuals receive undue economic advantages and protections.
Autism charities and experts criticize the pamphlet for misunderstanding autism as a mental health condition.
Former Justice Secretary Robert Buckland calls the remarks 'muddled' and 'stigmatising'.
Badenoch's spokesperson defends the pamphlet, arguing that discussing mental health impacts is essential.
The controversy adds to Badenoch's history of contentious statements during her leadership campaign.