Kemi Badenoch Calls for Tory Renewal, Not Labour Critiques, in Leadership Bid Launch

Tory leadership: Pointing out Labour's flaws won't regain trust, asserts Badenoch

In her upcoming speech to initiate her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour but emphasize that her party should concentrate on rejuvenation instead of just attacking the government to secure a victory in the forthcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024, at 12

Kemi Badenoch is set to declare that the Tories cannot regain the trust of the British public just by "highlighting Labour's flaws."

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

Although she will enumerate several critiques, such as accusing someone of deceiving the British public about the UK’s financial situation, she will also state that these criticisms alone will not secure her party a victory in the upcoming election.

"Ms. Badenoch will assert that if the Conservatives aim to regain the trust of the British public, they must do more than merely highlight the shortcomings of Labour, entertaining though it may be."

"We need to move beyond the policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated and are no longer in control."

Labour will not succeed, and when it does not, and the British public seeks a new direction, we must be that alternative.

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

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The conservative party is divided over its future course, with some members advocating for a move back towards more moderate positions, while others support veering further right to counter the rising influence of Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, regarded as a leading 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.

Mr. Cleverly is set to deliver a speech on Monday, coinciding with parliament's return from the summer break, where he will emphasize the need for his party to "embrace and embody traditional Conservative values" and make a case for reducing the size of government.

He will declare that the Conservatives "need to unite and organize" to offer answers to "a turbulent global environment, worldwide migration, and a growing distrust in capitalism."

"This entails a truthful and pragmatic understanding of the government's function—identifying what it is and isn't capable of, and what it should and shouldn't attempt. The government needs to concentrate on excelling in a limited number of areas, rather than performing poorly in many," he will further state.

"We acknowledge that it is a fundamental responsibility of the government to safeguard its citizens and its territorial integrity. However, it is crucial for Conservatives to be transparent about the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Discover more: Tugendhat proposes combating unlawful immigration with naval forces, similar to anti-slavery operations. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about the possibility of Johnson joining his shadow cabinet team.

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

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Candidates are garnering backing from their parliamentary colleagues as they prepare for Wednesday's initial vote, which will narrow down the group of contenders 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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At the upcoming party conference scheduled for the end of the month, there will be a hustings where MPs will cast their votes to reduce the number of candidates to two.

Subsequently, the broader base of party members will cast their votes, and the victor will be declared on November

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