Kemi Badenoch wins

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party, making history as the first person of African heritage to hold this position. She won the leadership contest against Robert Jenrick with a significant margin, receiving 53,806 votes compared to Jenrick's 41,388. Badenoch aims to unite the party and take on Labour, asserting the need for a clear plan to regain public trust and electoral success. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised her as a superb leader, while Conservative Party Chairman Richard Fuller called for party unity moving forward. Badenoch's leadership comes after a tumultuous period for the Tories, following their severe electoral defeat that led to Rishi Sunak's resignation. In her first speech, she emphasized the importance of accountability and a refreshed approach to governance in the UK.