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

Tory leadership: Simply criticizing Labour won't restore trust, asserts Badenoch

In her upcoming speech to initiate her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour, yet she will emphasize that her party should concentrate on "renewal" instead of merely attacking the opposition to secure victory in the forthcoming election.

Political correspondent @fayebrownSky

Monday, September 2, 2024 12:27

Kemi Badenoch is set to declare 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 is set to criticize the current government for not providing "something better."

Yet, even as she enumerates various critiques, such as accusing someone of deceiving the British public about the UK's financial situation, she will assert that these criticisms alone will not secure her party's victory in the upcoming election.

"In order to regain the trust of the British public, the Conservatives must do more than merely highlight Labour's shortcomings, enjoyable though that may be," Ms. Badenoch is set to declare.

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

Labour will be unsuccessful, and when that moment arrives, with the British public seeking a new direction, we must represent that change.

"We must 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 severe general election loss in history, leading to the Labour Party assuming control for the first time in over a decade.

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Within the Conservative Party, opinions vary on the future path it should take. Some members advocate for a move back towards more moderate, central policies, while others believe a stronger rightward turn is necessary to counter the rising influence of Reform UK.

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

On Monday, coinciding with Parliament's return from its summer break, Mr. Cleverly is set to deliver a speech asserting that his party needs to "embrace traditional Conservative principles" and make a case for reducing the size of government.

He will state that the Conservatives need to "unify and resolve" to offer solutions for "a turbulent global environment, worldwide migration, and a growing distrust in capitalism."

"He will emphasize the importance of the state having a clear and truthful understanding of its capabilities and limitations. It should concentrate on excelling in fewer responsibilities rather than poorly managing a wide array," he will state.

"We acknowledge that it is the fundamental responsibility of the government to safeguard its citizens and territorial integrity. However, it's crucial for Conservatives to openly recognize the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Explore further: Tugendhat advocates for using the navy to combat illegal immigration as effectively as it combated slavery. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about including Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

Mr. Cleverly will advocate for a society that prioritizes family support over immediate reliance on government assistance whenever issues occur.

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The contenders are rallying backing from their parliamentary colleagues before Wednesday's initial vote, which will narrow the group down to four hopefuls.

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 later this month, where MPs will cast another vote to reduce the number of candidates to two.

The broader base of the 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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