Kemi Badenoch Calls for Tory Renewal, Criticizes Labour in Leadership Bid Launch

Tory leadership: Badenoch emphasizes rebuilding trust not through criticizing Labour, says Badenoch

In her upcoming speech announcing her run for leadership, Kemi Badenoch will critique Labour, yet she will stress that her party should concentrate on rejuvenation instead of merely attacking the opposition to secure victory in the forthcoming election.

Political correspondent @fayebrownSky

Monday, September 2, 2024 12:27

Kemi Badenoch will assert that the Conservatives cannot regain the confidence of the British public just by criticizing Labour's flaws.

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

However, 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 points alone will not secure her party a victory in the upcoming election.

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

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

Labour will falter, and when they do, as the British public seeks a new direction, we must embody that transformation.

"We need to concentrate on rejuvenation. This involves refreshing our party, our political approach, and our mindset."

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In July, the Conservative Party experienced its most significant general election loss ever, leading to the Labour Party taking control of the government after 14 years.

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Members of the Conservative Party are divided over its future path, with some advocating for a move back towards more moderate positions, while others support veering further right to counteract the influence of Reform UK.

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

Mr. Cleverly is slated to deliver a speech on Monday, coinciding with Parliament resuming after the summer break, where he will emphasize that his party needs to "return to traditional Conservative principles" and advocate for reducing the size of government.

He will declare that the Conservatives "need to organize ourselves" to offer solutions to "a turbulent world, international migration, and a crisis of trust in capitalism".

"This entails a truthful and practical understanding of the government's function, recognizing what it ought to and is capable of doing, as well as what it ought not and cannot do. The government should concentrate on performing a limited number of tasks exceptionally well, rather than attempting to do everything poorly," he will further state.

"We acknowledge that safeguarding its citizens and borders is a fundamental responsibility of the government. However, it is crucial for Conservatives to be transparent about the compromises involved in effectively carrying out these duties."

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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 canvassing for backing from their parliamentary colleagues before the initial vote on Wednesday, which will narrow down the number of participants to four.

In the days leading up to the vote, significant speeches 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 later this month, where MPs will cast their votes once more to reduce the number of candidates to two.

The broader base of party members 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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