A new political account has surfaced alleging that Kemi Badenoch, the current leader of the Conservative Party, held feelings of jealousy toward Penny Mordaunt. The book claims that this perceived rivalry intensified after Mordaunt received significant public attention for her role as Lord President of the Council during the King’s coronation in 2023.

According to the report, Badenoch allegedly sought to generate negative sentiment regarding Mordaunt’s political standing. The narrative suggests that this personal friction played a role in the broader context of Mordaunt's attempts to secure a seat in the House of Commons following her defeat in the 2024 general election. The book characterizes these actions as an attempt to undermine a potential political rival who remained popular among segments of the party membership.

While the claims focus on internal Conservative dynamics, they highlight ongoing speculation regarding leadership ambitions and party unity within the opposition. The allegations have not been formally addressed by Badenoch or Mordaunt, and the report relies on anonymous sources within the party to substantiate the claims of a personal rift. The account frames these interactions as a significant factor in the internal power struggles that have defined the Conservative Party's transition into opposition.