Former Trade Minister Badenoch and former Immigration Minister Jenrick will face off in the final round of the race to become the next leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, with James Cleverly eliminated from the race.
In a dramatic turn of events, two right-wing former ministers will compete for the top spot in the Conservative Party leadership race. Kemi Badenoch emerged as the front runner with 42 votes, closely followed by Robert Jenrick with 41 votes, while James Cleverly was unexpectedly eliminated with 37 votes.
The race has been tumultuous, with the Conservative Party looking to address internal divisions and rebuild public trust after a disappointing national election result in July. Badenoch and Jenrick have positioned themselves as candidates who can bring change and unity to the party, promising a return to conservative values.
As party members prepare to make their final decision, all eyes are on the November 2 announcement of the new leader. Both contenders have pledged to lead the party back to power and offer a strong alternative to Labour in the next national election.