Braverman Withdraws from Conservative Leadership Contest

Suella Braverman has withdrawn from the Conservative Party leadership contest, citing the party's unwillingness to address her views on migration, taxes, and transgender ideology. Despite securing the necessary nominations, she stated that most MPs disagreed with her diagnosis of the party's election loss. Braverman expressed that she has been labeled 'mad, bad, and dangerous' and believes the party does not want to hear her viewpoints. Her exit leaves Priti Patel, Mel Stride, Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, and Robert Jenrick in the running. Patel emphasized the need for unity and readiness for the next election. The new leader will be selected on November 2, with Rishi Sunak remaining in position until then.