Kemi Badenoch will destroy 'failing' Labour hailed Tory MP - with sights set on return to power

He emphasised the excitement generated by Badenoch's election and the opportunity it presents for the Conservatives to offer an alternative to the British people.

Bowie said: "The big question is where the Conservative Party goes now that we have Kemi installed as leader."

He added that the party is aiming to "turn the tide on this failing Government" within the next four to five years under Badenoch's leadership.

Bowie also criticised Labour's proposed inheritance tax increase for farmers, warning of its potential impact on agriculture and food security in the UK.

He argued that the policy would make it harder for farmers to pass down their land to the next generation.

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"What we will see is farmers selling up, selling off their land, trying to divest themselves of the land that they have, trying to avoid paying this tax," Bowie stated.

He expressed concern that this could lead to less food being grown in the UK for domestic consumption.

Bowie dismissed the policy as "ideologically based" and claimed it would only generate around £500million, which he deemed insufficient for Labour's plans.

He concluded that the proposed tax increase would be "bad economics" and damaging to the country's future farming prospects.

Bowie outlined the Conservative Party's strategy to regain power, emphasising the need to win back seats across the country.

He stated: "We need to win back seats across the country if we're ever going to get back into government."

The MP highlighted that the party's focus would not be limited to Labour and Keir Starmer. He mentioned that the Conservatives would also target Reform, led by Nigel Farage, as well as the Liberal Democrats and the SNP.

Bowie expressed confidence in the party's ability to present a credible alternative to the current government under Badenoch's leadership.

He refrained from speculating on potential shadow cabinet appointments, stating that such decisions were "entirely at the preserve of the leader."

Bowie also called for the removal of the whip from Labour MP Dawn Butler over a controversial retweet.

He stated: "Of course, the whip should be removed. If this had been a Conservative MP retweeting a comment like that, you can only imagine the howls of opprobrium that would be coming from the other benches."

The Conservative MP described the tweet in question as "racist" and criticised Butler for retweeting it.

He challenged Labour leader Keir Starmer to take action, saying: "Keir should show what he's made of and should absolutely withdraw the whip."