Mel Stride Eyes Conservative Leadership Bid Amid Uncertain Campaign Timetable

Mel Stride indicates a 'fair possibility' of his candidacy for Conservative Party leadership.

The schedule for the Tory leadership race remains undecided, but details are anticipated to be announced shortly, including likely debates at their conference in late September.

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Ex-cabinet member Mel Stride has indicated that he is likely to enter the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party.

The opposition spokesperson for work and pensions mentioned that he was contemplating a bid to succeed Rishi Sunak, emphasizing the significance of maintaining a robust Conservative Party for the nation's benefit.

He said on Sky News' program "Breakfast with Kay Burley": "We will have to wait and see, as I haven't made a decision yet.

"The procedure is unclear to us."

"My coworkers have discussed it with me, and I am contemplating my potential actions."

He also mentioned that there is a "fair possibility" of him entering the race and that he will decide "in the near future".

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Mr. Stride stated that should he decide to run, he will avoid internal conflicts within his party to garner backing.

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The former work and pensions secretary, serving under Mr. Sunak, and current shadow minister emphasized that the Conservative Party must work to attract voters who have shifted their support to Reform UK.

"He emphasized the necessity of regaining the support of former voters who have since shifted their allegiance to both the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats."

Mr. Stride expressed his confidence that his party could regain the favor of the public by "coming together as a unified group…and developing a strong platform," along with demonstrating "consistent capability while in opposition."

"He emphasized that the initial step is to select a leader capable of consolidating the parliamentary group. Once united, he believes they will be invincible," he stated.

"The party possesses a rich pool of skills and innovative thinking, encompassing not only the members of parliament but also the wider party and its membership base. This resource will enable us to develop the best proposals for the citizens of Britain."

"Now, I'm aware it's achievable. It won't be simple, yet I'm completely sure we can accomplish it."

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In outlining his potential leadership qualities for the Conservative party, he emphasized the importance of addressing illegal immigration and reducing taxes. He argued that these are not simply conservative ideologies, but issues that "the British people deeply care about."

Details about the procedure for the leadership contest remain undecided, but last week, high-ranking Conservative MPs seemed to have prevailed in their disagreement with party officials who were pushing for a quick competition.

Anticipation is building for a debate to take place at the Conservative Party conference, kicking off on September 29, with subsequent voting by MPs and party members.

Mr. Stride expressed his confidence that a decision regarding the procedure is expected imminently.

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Ex-home secretary Priti Patel has announced her intentions to enter the contest, with Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick also highly likely to join the race.

Suella Braverman, James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat, and Victoria Atkins are also considered probable contenders.

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