Kemi Badenoch Calls for Conservative Renewal Over Criticism in Leadership Bid Launch

Tory leadership: Badenoch claims regaining trust isn't about criticizing Labour

In her upcoming speech to kick off her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour, but she will emphasize that her party should concentrate on rejuvenation instead of attacking the opposition to secure victory in the forthcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024, 12:

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

During her kickoff event for the Conservative leadership race on Monday, the ex-Business Secretary will criticize the current administration for not providing "something better."

However, even though she will enumerate several faults, such as "deceiving the British public about the condition of the UK's financial situation," she will state that this will not assist her party in securing victory in the upcoming election.

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

"We must move beyond rehashing the policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated and currently hold no power.

"Labour is destined to falter; and at that moment, when the British populace seeks a new direction, we must embody that transformation.

"We need to concentrate on rejuvenation. This includes the rejuvenation of our party, our political approach, and our mindset."

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In July, the Conservative Party faced its most severe loss in a general election, leading to the Labour Party taking office for the first time in over a decade.

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

Ms. Badenoch, regarded as a preferred candidate among conservatives, is competing with five other contenders to succeed Rishi Sunak: Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Dame Priti Patel, Tom Tugendhat, and Mel Stride.

On Monday, coinciding with parliament's return from its summer break, Mr. Cleverly is set to deliver a speech asserting that his party needs to "embrace traditional Conservative principles" and advocate for reducing the size of government.

He will declare that the Conservatives "need to unite" to offer solutions for "a turbulent world, worldwide migration, and a crisis of faith in capitalism."

"He will emphasize the importance of the state maintaining transparency and pragmatism regarding its functions. He will discuss the necessity for the state to concentrate on excelling in fewer responsibilities rather than inadequately handling too many," he will add.

"It is acknowledged that the principal responsibility of the government is to safeguard its citizens and its territorial boundaries. However, it is imperative for Conservatives to be transparent about the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Discover more: Tugendhat proposes using the navy to combat unlawful immigration similar to historical anti-slavery efforts. Jenrick expresses readiness to include Johnson in his shadow cabinet team.

Mr. Cleverly will advocate for a society that prioritizes family support over turning to government assistance as the initial solution for issues.

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The contenders are garnering backing from their parliamentary colleagues before the initial voting round on Wednesday, which will narrow the group of participants down to four.

In the days leading up to the vote, significant addresses were 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 month's end, where MPs will cast another vote to reduce the number of candidates to two.

Subsequently, all members of the party will cast their votes, with the results being declared on November 2.

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

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