James Cleverly has denied attacking Kemi Badenoch over her controversial maternity pay comments during an appearance on GB News. Speaking to Isabel Webster, the ex-Foreign Secretary emphasised his longstanding friendship with Badenoch, stating: “Kemi is a longstanding friend, we have been campaigning together for a very long time.” He denied “attacking” Kemi Badenoch on the matter. Cleverly maintained that he has always focused on promoting his own record and capabilities rather than criticising other candidates. But he stressed the importance of clear communication in political interviews, no…