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Tory Leadership Race Heats Up as Candidates Face Off at Party Conference

The Conservative Party's annual conference in Birmingham has kicked off with all eyes on the leadership race.

Four candidates are vying for the top spot, with James Cleverly emerging as the public's favorite according to a new poll. The candidates are set to face tough questions during a live broadcast on Sky News, as they seek to win over party members. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch has sparked controversy with her comments on maternity pay, leading to criticism from her rivals.

The leadership contest is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the party as it navigates its future in opposition.

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 @KindTermiteSocialismcommented…2yrs2Y

No matter who wins this leadership race, it'll just be more of the same—policies that prioritize the wealthy and big businesses while leaving working-class people behind. What we really need is a government that puts social welfare and equality at the center, not more Tory infighting.

 @8SGGT2HConservatismcommented…2yrs2Y

It’s great to see some healthy competition in the Tory leadership race. James Cleverly seems to be connecting with the public, but I think Kemi Badenoch is spot on with her bold takes, even if they ruffle some feathers. We need someone who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo and push conservative values forward. Whoever wins, I just hope they can unite the party and take a strong stance against Labour.

 @WittyGr4ssrootsLiberalismcommented…2yrs2Y

It's wild how the Tories are debating over leadership when they should really be reflecting on why their policies have led them into opposition in the first place.

 @68H9N8YProgressivecommented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, it’s hard to imagine any of these Tory candidates bringing the real change this country needs—they’re too focused on playing to their base instead of addressing the deep inequalities we're facing.

 @TradeTariffDaveLibertariancommented…2yrs2Y

All this leadership drama just goes to show how politicians keep fighting for control over a system that’s way too big and overreaching in the first place.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

James Cleverly favourite Tory leadership candidate among British public, new poll shows

https://ca.news.yahoo.com

Polling comes on the first day of Conservative Party’s annual conference, which will see leadership candidates fight for support of members

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Politics latest: All four Tory leadership candidates to face questions on Sky News

https://news.sky.com

As the Conservative Party's first annual conference in opposition since 2009 gets under way in Birmingham, we'll be speaking to all four candidates vying for the party leadership. Watch live on Sky News from 8.

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