The Conservative Party are looking for a new leader
The Conservative Party are looking for a new leader
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Update: 17.09.24
The final four in the race to be appointed next Conservative leader will make their pitches at the Tory Conferenc in Birmingham later this month, whereupon MPs will whittle the number down to just two.
Early frontrunner
Kemi Badenoch was the early frontrunner in the race to be elected as next Tory leader, however she has now given way to Robert Jenrick in the betting markets, the former immigration minister as low as 4/6 with some bookmakers (best odds 4/5). Jenrick has been criticised for offering a ‘flavourless brand of centrist Toryism’ and he is very much to the right of the party, especially with regard to immigration.
Extremely popular
Nevertheless, given the current migration issues, this has made him extremely popular with large sections of the party and he went through the second round of voting with five votes more (33) than Kemi Badenoch (28). James Cleverly received 21 votes in the last round of voting, while Tom Tugendhat received the same number. Priti Patel had left the contest after being limited earlier this month.
Party conference
This contest will dominate the party conference which takes place next month and after this draws to a close, Tory MPs will elect the final two contenders. Conservative Party members will then be invited to vote for their preferred candidate and the winner will be announced on November 2nd.
Odds correct as of 17.09.24
4/5 – Robert Jenrick
9/4 – Kemi Badenoch
8/1 – James Cleverly
14/1 – Tom Tugendhat
Update: 10.09.24
No-nonsense former immigration minister Robert Jenrick has emerged as frontrunner to succeed Rishi Sunak as leader of the Conservative Party.
Likeliest winner
The latest odds for Next Conservative Leader betting market suggests that the likeliest winner is Robert Jenrick and the latest to fall was Mel Stride this afternoon. Having topped the second poll of Tory MPs a this afternoon with 33 votes, Jenrick is now a best price of 11/10 to take over from Rishi Sunak. In contrast, Stride received only 16 votes and is now out of the running.
Biggest mover
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Kemi Badenoch, received 28 votes in the latest poll of MPs this afternoon and she remains second favourite in the leadership contest at best odds of 13/8, having been 6/4 before the initial round of voting. The biggest mover in the market has been James Cleverly who received 21 votes both last week and this afternoon and who was fourth favourite before the latest poll. Cleverly is a lowest price of 8/1 (best odds 9/2) in the race to become next Tory leader, while Tom Tugendhat (also with 21 votes this afternoon) is next in the market at a best price of 11/1, having been as low as 4/1 only last week.
Odds correct as of 10.09.24
11/10 – Robert Jenrick
13/8 – Kemi Badenoch
8/1 – James Cleverly
11/1 – Tom Tugendhat
05.09.24
Out on top
Robert Jenrick came out on top in the first round of voting as the Conservative Party decide who their new leader should be. Priti Patel was limited in this initial round while former immigration minister Robert Jenrick received a total of 28 votes, pushing former favourite Kemi Badenoch to second place, the latter taking 22 votes. Other contenders still in contention include former game secretary James Cleverly, ex security minister Tom Tugendhat and Mel Stride. In the coming days the contenders for the position will be narrowed down to four.
Most likely winner
According to the leading bookmakers, Jenrick is deemed the most likely winner after coming out on top in the first round of voting, most firms going 5/4 that he emerges victories and takes his place as leader of the opposition. Former favourite Badenoch is next in the betting at a best price of 2/1 while James Cleverly is the only other contender priced at single figures at 5/1.
5/4 – Robert Jenrick
2/1 – Kemi Badenoch
5/1 – James Cleverly
16/1 – Tom Tugendhat
50/1 – Mel Stride
Update: 05.08.24
The Conservative leader nominations have now opened as the party takes the first steps towards appointing a replacement for former PM Rishi Sunak.
Robert Jenrick has emerged as a leading contender in the race to become Conservative party leader.
Robert Jenrick has become the principal contender of the Conservative right with some hardline policies which have been designed to challenge those of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, including a resurrection of the Rwanda plan. The former home office minister is supported by other major Tory right figures such as Esther McVey and Sir John Hayes.
The Newark MP launched his pitch in his home constituency of Newark and his rightwing policies have helped set him apart from his main rivals. Thus far, the main challengers for the position of Conservative party leader are Kemi Badenoch, Priti Patel, Mel Stride, James Cleverley, Tom Tugendhat and Jenrick.
At the time of writing, Badenoch is favourite to be appointed as next Tory leader at a best price of 5/2, while Jenrick is close behind in the betting at best odds of 7/2 (lowest price 5/4). Tom Tugendhat is next at 5/1 while James Cleverley is a 7/1 shot for the post.
5/2 – Kemi Badenoch
7/2 – Robert Jenrick
5/1 – Tom Tugendhat
7/1 – James Cleverley
30.07.24
Nominations
Nominations for a new Conservative Party leader opened last week (July 23rd) with all potential candidates needing the support of no less than 10 MPs in order to go through to the initial round of voting. The first pool of candidates will reduce in number to just four after this initial stage and they will subsequently present their case at the Conservative Conference in September.
Online Ballot
Tory MPs will then narrow this field to just two candidates and at this point the final decision will be in the hands of party members who will vote via an online ballot. The new party leader – who will replace outgoing Rishi Sunak – will be formally announced on 2nd November, 2024.
Frontrunner
Current Shadow Housing Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, is the frontrunner to be appointed as next Conservative leader at a best price of 15/8 (lowest odds 8/5). Following the resignation of Boris Johnson two years ago, Badenoch made it as far as the fourth round of voting in the Tory leader ship contest. She has won a great deal of respect and attention within the party for her approach to such issues as identity politics, equality and women’s rights.
Closest Rival
At the time of writing, Badenoch’s closest rival in the race to be appointed as Next Conservative Party Leader is Robert Jenrick, the former Immigration Minister a best price of 7/2 to become Sunak’s successor. Jenrick resigned last year in protest at the government’s Rwanda deportation scheme.
15/8 – Kemi Badenoch
7/2 – Robert Jenrick
5/1 – Tom Tugendhat
6/1 – James Cleverley
10/1 – Priti Patel