Kemi Badenoch accepted £7,500 donor-funded retreat, faces PMQs scrutiny
politicsMar 25, 2026
Kemi Badenoch accepted a £7,500 donor-funded retreat in February at the home of the chair of a climate denial group. DeSmog revealed the trip and named the donor. Opposition MPs pressed her about the getaway during Prime Minister's Questions, citing conflicts of interest. The story matters because it ties a senior Conservative leader to anti-climate funding while energy and environmental policy are under debate.
Key Highlights
Kemi Badenoch accepted a £7,500 retreat at an anti-climate donor's home
MPs pressed Badenoch about the trip during Prime Minister's Questions
The donor chairs a group known for climate denial and fossil fuel support