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Kemi Badenoch’s Call for Tory Renewal: Moving Beyond Criticism of Labour to Regain Trust
In an address marking the start of her campaign for party leadership, Kemi Badenoch will criticize Labour but emphasize that her party must concentrate on rejuvenation instead of merely attacking the opposition to secure victory in the upcoming 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 the kick-off of her campaign for Conservative leadership on Monday, the ex-Business Secretary will criticize the current administration for not providing an improved alternative.
Although she will enumerate several complaints, such as accusing others 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 state 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 it may be."
"We need to move beyond the policy debates of the previous legislature. We were defeated and are no longer in charge.
"Labour is bound to falter; and at that moment, when the British populace seeks a new direction, we must embody that transformation.
"We need to concentrate on rejuvenation. This involves refreshing our party, our political approaches, and our mindset."
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There is division among conservatives regarding the future path of their party, with a faction advocating for a move back towards more moderate positions, while another group supports veering further right to counter the challenges posed by Reform UK.
Ms. Badenoch, widely regarded as the preferred candidate among conservatives, is competing against five others for the position vacated by 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 traditional Conservative principles" and advocate for reducing the size of government.
He will assert that the Conservatives need to "organize effectively" to offer solutions for "a turbulent world, worldwide migration, and a crisis of confidence in capitalism."
"He will emphasize the importance of the government maintaining transparency and pragmatism regarding its functions. It's about recognizing what the government is and isn't capable of handling effectively. He will suggest that the government should concentrate on excelling in a limited set of roles rather than mediocre performance across too broad an array," he will say.
"It's acknowledged that safeguarding its citizens and boundaries is a fundamental responsibility of the government. 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 proposes using the navy to combat illegal immigration, similar to historical anti-slavery efforts. Jenrick expresses enthusiasm about the possibility of Johnson joining his shadow cabinet.
Mr. Cleverly will advocate for a society that prioritizes family as the initial support system, rather than immediately turning to government assistance when issues occur.
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The contenders are canvassing for backing from their fellow Members of Parliament before the initial vote on Wednesday, which will narrow the number of participants down 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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At the upcoming party conference scheduled for the end of the month, a husting will take place 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, and the victor will be declared on November 2nd
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