The Conservative Party leadership race has narrowed to four candidates—Robert Jenrick, Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, and Tom Tugendhat—following the elimination of Mel Stride, who received only 16 votes. Jenrick leads with 33 votes, advocating for strict immigration policies and withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, while Badenoch follows closely with 28 votes, calling for reform rather than a fixed immigration cap. Cleverly and Tugendhat tied with 21 votes each, and the final ballots will be cast by party members by November 2. The new leader will face the challenge of uniting a fractured party and addressing voter concerns after a significant defeat in the July elections. The outcome of this leadership contest is pivotal for the future direction of the Conservative Party, which aims to recover from its worst election results in history. The remaining candidates will present their platforms at the upcoming Conservative Party conference in early October.