Inside the Race for Tory Leadership

Kemi Badenoch Emerges as Favourite

The race for the Tory leadership is heating up, with Kemi Badenoch emerging as the odds-on favourite to declare a bid. Bookies have placed the former Business Secretary at 2-1, with insiders saying, "It's definitely Kemi's to lose." Badenoch, a darling of the right-wing, is expected to face competition from other frontrunners in the party.

Other Frontrunners Revealed

Alongside Badenoch, other key contenders have been revealed in the race for the Tory leadership. Tom Tugendhat, a former security minister, is expected to provide a challenge from the moderate wing of the party. Meanwhile, figures like Robert Jenrick and Priti Patel are also rumored to be considering bids on platforms ranging from immigration control to uniting party factions.

Potential Candidates and Their Backgrounds

Several former Cabinet ministers and prominent members of the Conservative Party are being speculated as potential candidates for the leadership position. From James Cleverly, who has held key offices of state, to Jeremy Hunt, a seasoned Tory politician, the field is diverse in terms of experience and political stances.