Last month, a Garston florist welcomed a very special political figure on her journey across the country.
Kemi Badenoch MP, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party, visited Watford in February to hear from the community and local businesses on their thoughts about the Labour government.
In a video shared by the Conservatives on Facebook, Ms Badenoch MP said: “I’ve been travelling all around the country over the past few days… Business is hurting.
“The Conservative Party is under new leadership. And I want you to know that whether you’re a café in Watford or JCB in North Wales, or a farm anywhere in our country, we have got your back. We are here to support you.”
She met with Garston resident Amie Bone from Amie Bone florist, who said in the video: “Flowers are a luxury item, and I don’t think people have got spare income to treat them-selves.
“We’ve gone from this massive team to me being the receptionist, the florist, and everything in between.”
Since becoming Leader of the Opposition, Ms Badenoch MP has faced mixed opinions. For many, seeing the first Black person to hold her offices, particularly a woman, is a huge step forward in terms of diversity and representation.
However, her views on not teaching Black history in schools, alleged anti-trans com-ments, and reportedly hacking a Labour website has left a sour taste in some mouths.
The video was met with mixed responses.
One social media user said: “And which government trashed this country for 14 years, dragged us out of the EU, crashed the economy and ran a circus?”
Another said: “Such a breath of fresh air and common sense. Kemi knows what the problems are and let’s hope she can get people to listen.”
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