Kemi Badenoch Calls for Conservative Renewal Over Criticism of Labour in Leadership Bid Speech

In her forthcoming speech to announce her candidacy for Tory leadership, Kemi Badenoch will criticize the Labour Party. However, she will emphasize that her party must concentrate on rejuvenation, instead of merely attacking the current government, to secure victory in the upcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024 12:27

Kemi Badenoch will assert that the Tories cannot regain the trust of the British public merely by highlighting Labour's shortcomings.

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

Yet, even as she enumerates various critiques, such as "deceiving the British public about the condition of the UK's finances," she will assert that these issues will not assist her party in securing victory in the upcoming election.

"Ms. Badenoch will state that if the Conservatives hope to regain the trust of the British public, they must do more than simply highlight Labour's faults, entertaining though that may be."

"It's crucial that we move beyond the policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated; we're not the ones in charge."

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

"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 Conservatives faced their most severe loss in a general election to date, which led to the Labour Party taking office for the first time in over a decade.

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There is a divide within the Conservative Party regarding its future path, with some members advocating for a move back toward the political center while others support veering further right to counter the rise of Reform UK.

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

Mr. Cleverly is set to deliver a speech on Monday, coinciding with parliament's return from the summer break. In his address, he will emphasize that his party needs to "think and act like Conservatives again," advocating for a reduction in the size of government.

He will state that the Conservatives need to "organize ourselves effectively" in order to offer solutions to "a tumultuous global environment, worldwide migration, and a loss of faith in capitalism."

"This implies a truthful and pragmatic understanding of the government's function. It highlights what the government is and is not capable of, and what it should and should not attempt to manage. The government ought to concentrate on excelling in a limited number of roles rather than inadequately handling too many," he will state.

"It's acknowledged that safeguarding its citizens and boundaries is a fundamental responsibility of the government. However, Conservatives need to be transparent about the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Explore further: Tugendhat proposes combating unlawful migration using naval forces as was done with slavery. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about including 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 to issues.

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

In recent days, significant speeches have been delivered by Mr. Tugendhat, Ms. Patel, and Mr. Jenrick as the election approaches.

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A debate is scheduled at the party convention later this month, where MPs will cast another vote to reduce the number of contenders to two.

Subsequently, the broader party membership 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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