Badenoch, 44, and Member of Parliament for North West Essex, secured
victory over Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, following a
months-long campaign.
In her victory speech, Badenoch emphasized the Conservative Party's need
to regain public trust and hold the Labour government accountable as the
official opposition. She acknowledged past mistakes and called for a renewed
commitment to principles, standards, and integrity within the party. "Our
party is critical to the success of our country," she stated, urging the
need for honesty and a fresh start for the party and the nation.
Badenoch also suggested that those who ran against her might be part of
her team moving forward, although James Cleverly announced he would return to
the backbenches.
With a focus on unity and readiness for the next election, Badenoch
declared, "It is time to get down to business. It is time to renew."
Her win signals a shift in leadership and a call to reset Conservative Party
politics for the challenges ahead.
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