Ed Davey vs Kemi Badenoch on the 12 Axes
Ed Davey has led the Liberal Democrats since August 2020, and Kemi Badenoch has led the Conservatives since November 2024. They share a lean toward Global trade, but split on markets, Davey slightly Planned and Badenoch clearly Free, and on morality, Progressive against Traditional.
- Morality
Ed Davey leans Progressive (-50), Kemi Badenoch leans Traditional (+40): 90 points apart.
- Culture
Ed Davey leans Multicultural (-30), Kemi Badenoch leans National identity (+60): 90 points apart.
- Welfare
Ed Davey leans Shared (-30), Kemi Badenoch leans Self-reliant (+50): 80 points apart.
- Authority
Ed Davey leans Democratic (-60), Kemi Badenoch leans Strong leader (+20): 80 points apart.
- Technology
Both lean Embrace: -20 and -35.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Ed Davey | Kemi Badenoch | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | -10 | +60 | 70 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | -10 | +65 | 75 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | -30 | +50 | 80 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -60 | +20 | 80 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | No record | +60 | - |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | +40 | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | -50 | +40 | 90 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -20 | -35 | 15 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | -30 | +60 | 90 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | -65 | -30 | 35 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -10 | +55 | 65 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Ed Davey and Kemi Badenoch?
On the 9 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 65% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Morality, Culture, Welfare, Authority.
Who is more economically left-wing, Ed Davey or Kemi Badenoch?
Ed Davey sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 75 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Ed Davey or Kemi Badenoch?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Ed Davey leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 100 points on average.
