James Cleverly has hinted at a potential bid to become the next Tory leader as nominations are set to open on Wednesday following Mel Stride’s announcement. Cleverly emphasized the importance of focusing on the future of the country and the party’s contribution, stating that others have also given serious thought to their potential candidacy.
In response to Suella Braverman’s warning against the party becoming divided, Cleverly cautioned against factionalism and emphasized the need for unity among leadership contenders. While Cleverly did not confirm if he has the backing of 10 MPs required to enter the first round of voting, he acknowledged the support received from colleagues.
Other potential contenders for Tory leadership include Kemi Badenoch, Mel Stride, Priti Patel, Tom Tugendhat, and Robert Jenrick. The Conservative party is set to elect its new leader on November 2nd, with nominations opening on Wednesday evening and closing on July 29th.
The leadership race is heating up as more senior figures express their intentions to run, promising an interesting and competitive contest in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving Tory leadership race.
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