Conservative Leadership Contest Narrows to Three Candidates

Angela Rayner's Renters' Rights Bill, aimed at ending 'no fault' evictions and providing greater security for renters, is being debated in parliament, with promises to tackle homelessness and unfair rent increases (Sky News). Concurrently, the Conservative leadership race intensifies, with James Cleverly leading the charge against rivals Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch, as MPs prepare to choose the final two candidates for party leader (The Guardian, Daily Mail). Jenrick has faced controversy over his comments on the SAS operations and the European courts, which he defended, arguing for military discretion in operations (Sky News). The leadership contest is marked by strategic voting and potential alliances, with Cleverly's recent surge attributed to his performance at the Tory conference (Daily Mail). The final leadership vote by MPs is anticipated, with a new leader expected to be announced on November 2 (Sky News).