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The Conservative Party is in a state of transition after suffering their worst defeat in a general election in recent history. As Tory members begin voting, two right-wing candidates, Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick, remain in the leadership race after centrist James Cleverly was ejected by MPs. Although both individuals come from the same wing of the party, there are differences that will be scrutinized by party members.
Badenoch, former business secretary, advocates for returning to core Conservative values, prioritizing principles over policies. Under her campaign, called Renewal 2030, which envisions her first year as Conservative prime minister, the plan for renewal will be introduced over time. Conversely, Jenrick has developed policies for fixing the NHS, the economy, and migration. He laid out five key changes in his conference speech, including an immigration cap, embracing housebuilding, reducing the size of the state, and “defending our culture.”
Badenoch is known for her forthright approach and willingness to speak her mind, which has worked in her favor in the past but can also attract controversy. Jenrick, initially viewed as an ally of David Cameron, has shifted to the right of the party, and his supporters insist his right-wing stance is genuine. On cultural issues, Badenoch is popular with the right of the party for her “anti-woke” ideology, while Jenrick has shied away from such topics in the past.
Both candidates have served in the cabinet, but their paths have been different. Born in south London to parents of Nigerian origin, Badenoch grew up in the US and Nigeria, while Jenrick attended a private school in Shropshire before working as a corporate lawyer in London and Moscow. Ultimately, Badenoch and Jenrick’s political policies and ideologies will determine who emerges as the winner of the Conservative Party leadership race
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