Robert Jenrick Launches Conservative Leadership Bid

Robert Jenrick has launched his campaign to replace Rishi Sunak as the leader of the Conservative Party, asserting that they can win the next general election by confronting hard truths and rejecting defeatism. He emphasized that the Conservatives' recent election loss stemmed from failing to keep promises, particularly regarding immigration. Jenrick is one of six candidates in the leadership race, including Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat, and has gained support from right-wing factions within the party. During his campaign, he has criticized the Labour government, calling them 'dishonest' and projecting that if the Conservatives demonstrate real change, they can regain voters' trust by the next election. The leadership contest will conclude with an online vote ending on October 31, with the results announced on November 2. Jenrick's campaign reflects a broader desire within the party to regain support after a historic election defeat in July.