Tory Leadership Race Heats Up with New Allegations

Mel Stride has been eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership race after receiving just 16 votes in the latest round. Robert Jenrick leads with 33 votes, followed by Kemi Badenoch with 28 votes, and James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat with 21 votes each. Allegations of 'dirty tricks' have surfaced, with Badenoch's supporters accusing Jenrick's camp of tactical voting to hinder her progress. The remaining candidates will present their pitches at the Tory Party Conference in Birmingham, after which MPs will narrow the field to two final contenders. The final decision will be made by Conservative members, with the winner announced on November 2.