Kemi Badenoch Advocates for Tory Renewal Over Labour Criticism in Leadership Bid Launch

Kemi Badenoch, in her speech initiating her campaign for party leadership, will criticize the Labour party, yet she will emphasize that her party should concentrate on rejuvenation instead of merely attacking the government to secure victory in the upcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024, at 12

Kemi Badenoch is set to declare that the Tories cannot regain the trust of the British public merely by "highlighting the shortcomings of Labour."

During her Conservative leadership campaign kickoff on Monday, the ex-Business Secretary will criticize the current administration for not providing a superior alternative.

Despite enumerating several criticisms, such as accusing opponents of deceiving the British public about the nation's financial status, she will assert that this approach won't secure her party's victory in the upcoming election.

"Ms. Badenoch will assert that if the Conservatives aim to regain the trust of the British public, they must do more than merely criticize Labour, enjoyable though that may be."

"We must move beyond the recurring policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated. We do not hold authority."

Labour will be unsuccessful; and when that moment arrives, and the British public seeks a new direction, we must represent that shift.

"We need to concentrate on rejuvenation. The rejuvenation of our party, our politics, and our mindset."

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In July, the Conservative Party experienced their most significant general election loss ever, which led to the Labour Party taking control for the first time in 14 years.

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There is a division among conservatives regarding the future path of their party; some advocate for a move back toward more moderate positions, while others support a drift to the right to counter the challenge posed by Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, highly favored among conservatives, is competing with five other candidates to succeed Rishi Sunak: Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Dame Priti Patel, Tom Tugendhat, and Mel Stride.

On Monday, upon the resumption of parliament after the summer break, Mr. Cleverly is set to deliver a speech where he will emphasize that his party needs to "return to traditional Conservative principles" and make a case for reducing the size of government.

He will argue that the Conservatives "need to unite and respond" to address issues like "a turbulent global environment, international migration, and a growing distrust in capitalism."

"This entails a candid and practical understanding of the government's function—recognizing its capabilities and limitations. The government ought to concentrate on excelling in a limited number of tasks rather than poorly managing an extensive array," he will further state.

"We acknowledge that it is the fundamental responsibility of the government to safeguard its citizens and its territorial boundaries. However, it is crucial for Conservatives to be transparent about the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Explore further: Tugendhat proposes using the navy to combat unlawful migration, drawing parallels to the fight against slavery. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about the possibility of including Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

Mr. Cleverly will advocate for a society that prioritizes family as the initial source of support, instead of immediately turning to governmental assistance when issues occur.

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The contenders are rallying backing from their parliamentary colleagues before the initial vote this Wednesday, which will narrow the group of participants down to four.

In the days leading up to the vote, significant addresses have been delivered by Mr. Tugendhat, Ms. Patel, and Mr. Jenrick.

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A debate is scheduled to take place at the party conference at the end of the month, where MPs will cast another vote to reduce the number of candidates to two.

Subsequently, the broader party base will cast their votes, and the victor will be declared on November 2.

Tune into The Politics Hub on Sky News tonight at 7pm.

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