Kemi Badenoch Faces Backlash Over 'Fake' Reform UK Membership Claim

The Conservative leader is unlikely to apologize despite Reform UK's membership figures being verified as accurate.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Reform UK of falsifying its membership count, calling it a 'fake' automated ticker.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims the controversy has boosted the party's membership, now reported to exceed 173,000.
Sky News has verified the legitimacy of Reform UK's membership figures, contradicting Badenoch's allegations.
Reform UK has decided against legal action but plans to target Badenoch's North West Essex seat in the next general election.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp defended Badenoch's comments, stating they were based on information available at the time.