Kemi Badenoch Champions Tory Renewal Over Labour Critique in Leadership Launch

Tory leadership: Regaining trust isn't just about criticizing Labour, states Badenoch

In her upcoming speech to kick off her leadership campaign, Kemi Badenoch will criticize the Labour party, yet she will emphasize that her party must concentrate on rejuvenation instead of merely attacking the opposition to succeed in the forthcoming election.

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Monday, September 2, 2024, at 12

Kemi Badenoch is set to declare that the Conservatives cannot regain the confidence of the British public merely by highlighting the shortcomings of the Labour Party.

During 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 "deceiving the British public regarding the condition of the UK's finances," she will assert that this approach will not secure her party a victory in the upcoming election.

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

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

Labour will falter; and when it does, and the British public seeks a new direction, we must be that alternative.

"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 in history, leading to the Labour Party taking control for the first time in over a decade.

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There is division within the Conservative Party regarding its future path. Some members advocate for a move back to more central policies, while others believe pivoting further right is necessary to counter the rise of Reform UK.

Ms. Badenoch, widely regarded as the preferred candidate among conservatives, is competing against 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 resumption after the summer break, where he will emphasize that his party needs to "return to true Conservative principles" and advocate for reducing the size of government.

He will urge the Conservatives to "unify and prepare" to address issues such as "global instability, international 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 roles rather than attempting everything and performing poorly," 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 imperative for Conservatives to recognize and be transparent about the compromises involved in executing these duties effectively."

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Explore further: Tugendhat proposes using the navy to combat illegal immigration as was done with slavery. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about including Johnson in his shadow cabinet.

Mr. Cleverly will advocate for a society that prioritizes family support over reliance on government assistance at the first sign of trouble.

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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 participants to four.

In recent days, leading up to the vote, significant speeches have been delivered by Mr. Tugendhat, Ms. Patel, and Mr. Jenrick.

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A debate is scheduled to occur 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 into The Politics Hub on Sky News tonight at 7pm.

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