Kemi Badenoch criticized the Conservative Party for their handling of Brexit, noting that they left the EU "without a plan for growth." Badenoch acknowledged making mistakes during her party's 14 years in office, such as failing to deliver on promised immigration reductions. Labour Chairwoman Ellie Reeves criticized Badenoch for not rebuilding trust, pointing to the Conservative Party's "14 years of failure in government." Badenoch pledged to be forthright in order to regain public trust, recognizing the importance of accountability within the Conservative Party.