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

In her upcoming speech announcing her candidacy for Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour but emphasize that her party must concentrate on rejuvenation instead of merely attacking the opposition to secure victory in the forthcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024, 12:

Kemi Badenoch will assert that the Conservatives cannot regain the trust of the British public merely by highlighting the shortcomings of the Labour Party.

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

However, even though she will enumerate various critiques, such as "deceiving the British public about the condition of the UK's financial situation," she will assert that this approach will not secure her party's victory in the upcoming election.

"Ms. Badenoch will assert that if the Conservatives aspire to regain the trust of the British public, it's not enough to merely highlight Labour's shortcomings, entertaining though it may be."

"We need to move beyond the policy debates of the previous legislative session. We were defeated. We do not hold authority."

Labour will falter; and when it does, as the British public seeks a new direction, we must become that alternative.

"We must concentrate on rejuvenation—rejuvenating our party, our political approach, and our mindset."

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There is a division within the Conservative Party regarding its future path, as some members advocate for a move back towards moderate policies, while others suggest a lean towards more right-wing positions to counter the rise of Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, widely viewed as the preferred choice among conservatives, is competing with five others to succeed Rishi Sunak: Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Dame Priti Patel, Tom Tugendhat, and Mel Stride.

On Monday, coinciding with parliament's return from the summer break, Mr. Cleverly is scheduled to deliver a speech advocating for his party to "embrace traditional Conservative principles" and make a case 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."

"This implies a truthful and pragmatic perspective on the government’s function. It involves understanding what the government is and isn’t capable of handling. The focus should be on excelling in fewer responsibilities rather than poorly managing a wide array," he will further state.

"It's acknowledged that safeguarding its citizens and boundaries is a fundamental responsibility of the government. However, it's crucial for Conservatives to openly recognize the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Discover more: Tugendhat proposes battling unauthorized immigration using the navy, akin to the anti-slavery efforts. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about including Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

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

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

In the days leading up to the vote, notable 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 base of party members will cast their votes, with the victor being declared on November 2

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