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

In her upcoming speech to kick off her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize the Labour Party, yet 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 confidence of the British public merely by highlighting Labour's shortcomings.

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

Although she will enumerate several 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 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 shortcomings, entertaining though it may be."

"It's time to move beyond the policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated; we're not the ones governing."

Labour will falter; and at that moment, when the citizens of Britain seek a new direction, we must embody 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 faced its most significant general election loss to date, 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 moderate positions, while others support veering further right to counter the rise of Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, considered a leading choice among conservatives, is competing with five others to succeed Rishi Sunak: Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Dame Priti Patel, Tom Tughendhat, and Mel Stride.

On Monday, coinciding with parliament's resumption after the summer break, Mr. Cleverly will 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 "unify and take action" to address challenges such as "a turbulent international landscape, worldwide migration, and a growing distrust in capitalism."

"This implies a truthful and pragmatic approach to understanding the government's capabilities. It involves recognizing what the government should and can effectively manage, as well as what it should not and cannot handle. He will further stress that the government should concentrate on excelling in fewer areas rather than performing poorly in many," he will say.

"It is acknowledged that safeguarding its citizens and boundaries is a fundamental responsibility of the government. However, Conservatives need to be candid regarding the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Further reading: Tugendhat proposes using the navy to combat illegal immigration as was done with slavery; Jenrick expresses willingness to include Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

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

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The contenders are canvassing for backing from their parliamentary colleagues before the initial vote on Wednesday, which will narrow the group of competitors down to four.

In the days leading up to the vote, prominent figures such as Mr. Tugendhat, Ms. Patel, and Mr. Jenrick have delivered significant speeches.

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A debate is scheduled to take place at the party congress later this month, where MPs will cast another vote 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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