Tory Leadership Race Developments

The Tory leadership race is heating up as the deadline for candidacy approaches, with six candidates currently in the running. Kemi Badenok is emerging as a front-runner, having broken tradition by opting for an op-ed in the Times rather than the more typical Telegraph. In her piece, she emphasizes the need for the Conservative Party to clearly define its stance and attract voters who are considering alternatives, such as the Reform Party, highlighting a vision that balances a smaller government with effective public services. Moreover, the race sees the exit of Suella Bravman, who, despite garnering some initial support, failed to secure enough nominations and attributed her withdrawal to the party's unresponsiveness to her views.