Kemi Badenoch Calls for Tory Renewal Over Labour Critiques in Leadership Launch

In her speech initiating her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour but emphasize that her party must concentrate on revitalization, rather than merely attacking the opposition, to secure victory in the upcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024, 12:

Kemi Badenoch is set to declare that the Conservatives cannot regain the British public's trust merely by highlighting Labour's flaws.

During her campaign kickoff for the Conservative leadership on Monday, the ex-Business Secretary is set to criticize the current administration for not providing a superior alternative.

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

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

"It's not feasible to continue rehashing the same policy debates from the previous legislature. We were defeated and currently do not hold power.

"Labour is bound to falter; and at that juncture, when the British populace seeks 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 ever, leading to the Labour Party's ascent to power after 14 years.

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There is a division among conservatives regarding the party's future path, with some advocating for a move back towards moderation, while others support veering further right to counter the rising influence of Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, favored by the conservative faction, faces competition from five challengers in the bid 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 scheduled to deliver a speech where he will emphasize that his party needs to "re-embrace traditional Conservative principles" and advocate for reducing the size of government.

He is set to declare that the Conservatives "need to unite and take action" in order to address "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 a limited number of responsibilities rather than attempting to manage everything inadequately," he will further state.

"We acknowledge that it is fundamentally the responsibility of the state 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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Explore further: Tugendhat suggests combatting unlawful migration with naval forces, similar to historical anti-slavery efforts. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about potentially including Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

Mr. Cleverly will advocate for placing a priority on family support systems before turning to government assistance when issues occur.

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The contenders are rallying their parliamentary colleagues for backing before Wednesday's initial vote, which will narrow the group of participants down 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's annual conference later this month, where Members of Parliament will cast another round of votes to reduce the number of candidates to two.

The broader base of party members will cast their votes, and the victor will be declared on November 2.

Tune into The Politics Hub on Sky News tonight at 7pm.

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