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

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

In her upcoming speech to announce her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour but emphasize that her party must concentrate on "renewal" instead of merely 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 Conservative Party cannot regain the British public's confidence merely by highlighting Labour's flaws.

At her campaign kickoff for the Conservative Party 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 accusing someone of deceiving the UK public about the nation's financial condition, she will assert that these actions will not secure her party's victory in the upcoming election.

"Ms. Badenoch will state, 'If the Conservatives aim to regain the trust of the British public, we cannot merely linger on criticizing Labour, enjoyable though that may be.'"

"It's time to move beyond the policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated. We do not hold authority."

Labour is bound to falter, and when it does, as the British public seeks a new direction, we must become 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 experienced its most significant general election loss in history, paving the way for a Labour government to take 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, with some advocating for a move back toward the center, while others support veering further right to counter the rise of Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, widely regarded as the preferred candidate among conservatives, is competing with five others for the position vacated by 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 resumption after the summer break. In his address, he will urge his party to "think and act like Conservatives again," advocating for a reduction in the size of government.

He will assert that the Tories need to "organize effectively" to offer solutions for "a volatile global environment, widespread migration, and a growing distrust in capitalism."

"He will emphasize the importance of the government maintaining transparency and pragmatism regarding its functions. This includes recognizing what the government should and is able to do, as well as what it should avoid and is incapable of doing. He will further suggest that the government should concentrate on excelling in a limited number of areas rather than inadequately managing a broad spectrum," he

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Further reading: Tugendhat suggests using the navy to combat illegal immigration as was done with slavery. Jenrick expresses that he would be happy to include Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

Mr. Cleverly will advocate for prioritizing family support over turning immediately to government assistance when challenges occur.

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The contenders are garnering backing from their parliamentary colleagues before the initial vote on Wednesday, which will narrow down the number of candidates 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 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 in to The Politics Hub on Sky News tonight at 7pm.

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