Badenoch's inheritance tax pledge draws scrutiny over who it benefits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to eliminate inheritance tax on family homes if she becomes prime minister, a promise that has drawn criticism from opponents who argue it would primarily benefit wealthier households rather than lower-income families.

The pledge was discussed on a Guardian politics podcast examining Badenoch's strategy for winning over core Conservative voters, as she seeks to position the party ahead of competing claims on UK voters from across the political spectrum.

Critics cited in the discussion argue that scrapping inheritance tax specifically on family homes would deliver the greatest financial benefit to those with higher-value properties, raising questions about the policy's distributional impact across different income groups.

The podcast also featured Luke Tryl, pollster and UK director of the research organization More in Common, who offered an overview of how the various political parties are currently performing with voters.

Tryl's analysis is presented as part of a broader look at the shifting political landscape in Britain, where parties are competing for support amid ongoing debates over tax policy, the cost of living and other core voter concerns.