The Conservative leadership competition is intensifying, with Priti Patel eliminated after the first round of voting by Tory MPs. Candidates James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat, Robert Jenrick, and Mel Stride have declared their intentions to run, with Kemi Badenoch being the last to announce her candidacy. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing Tory leader, will not vote in the contest. In Parliament, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly referred to Sunak as the 'Prime Minister' during PMQs, revealing his difficulty adjusting to his new role. Starmer was criticized by Sunak for prioritizing aid to train drivers over pensioners' winter fuel allowances, amid broader economic debates. The final Conservative leadership decision will be announced on November 2 after further rounds of voting and party hustings.