Tory MP Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new Conservative Party leader after former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak decided to leave his role following the woeful general election result.
The former Minister for Women and Equalities managed to beat Robert Jenrick by a margin of 12,000 votes.
Badenoch’s appointment marks a new era for the Conservative party as she is not only the party’s first ever black leader but also the first right-wing leader the party has had for quite a while after many years under centre right ruling.
The new leader campaigned as the ‘anti-woke’ candidate under the slogan “Renewal 2030,” with her full focus being on winning the next general election.
Badenoch is known for her direct and sometimes controversial regarded as ‘far-right’ views on topics like gender equality, maternity pay, and climate change commitments.
In her acceptance speech, Badenoch recognized the efforts of her competitors, proposing that each candidate from the leadership race should have a role moving forward. However, the structure of her shadow cabinet remains unconfirmed.
Badenoch emphasized her party’s duty as the official opposition: to hold the Labour government accountable while preparing to offer a strong alternative by the next election.
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