Tory leadership live: Kemi Badenoch admits Conservatives ‘let standards slip’ but vows to rebuild party

Newly elected Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch acknowledges the party’s decline in standards and pledges to rebuild. Badenoch secured a decisive victory in the leadership contest, receiving 53,806 votes compared to Robert Jenrick’s 41,000. As the Tories aim to recover from their loss of seats in the last election, discussions have revolved around immigration, the economy, and regaining voter trust, with prominent figures like Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer offering their congratulations.

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