Conservative Leadership Race Heats Up After Historic Defeat
Key figures like James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat vie to redefine the party's future as the Tories face an identity crisis.
- James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat are early contenders in the leadership race.
- Candidates must secure support from 10 MPs to get on the ballot.
- The party's ideological struggles post-Brexit complicate the leadership contest.
- Kemi Badenoch and Priti Patel are also expected to join the race.
- The final decision will be made by over 100,000 local party members in October.
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