Indian-Origin Leader's Attempt to Succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative Leader

Priti Patel Aims to Unite Conservatives Post-Election Defeat

Leadership nomination will shut mid-afternoon on Monday. Conservative Members of Parliament will subsequently contracted the applicants by the end of September just in time for the party’s annual conference. They will narrow it down to two candidates, who will then be voted on by party members.

London: Former Home Secretary Priti Patel has entered the race to lead the conservative Party, becoming the fifth candidate in the contest. This comes after the party suffered its worst election defeat and was ousted from government after 14 years, during which it had five different prime ministers.

Patel's campaign emphasizes the need for unity within the party. “It's time to prioritize getting along over holding grudges, putting our country before our political party, and thinking about the consequences of our actions rather than our own interests." she stated.

 She joins Mel Stride, James Cleverly, tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick (ex-Immigration Minister) in a race that will continue until November2nd.

Currently, Patel is in fifth place according to Uk bookmakers, with odds of 10/1. The person most likely to win is Kemi Badenoch , who used to be the Business Secretary, she hasn’t joined the race yet.

The person most likely to win is Kemi Badenoch, who used to be the Business Secretary. She hasn't joined the race yet.