Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday International
Former Home Secretary Dame Priti Patel announced her candidacy for Conservative Party leadership, emphasizing unity and resilience. Patel criticized the party's recent defeat on July 4, attributing it to political infighting. As the first woman in the race, she joins Mel Stride, Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, and Robert Jenrick. Patel promises to bring "authentic" conservative values and empower party members in policymaking. Stressing her experience, she aims to make the party "match fit" for the next election. Shadow Communities Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman are also expected to join the race.
