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Top Tories told to apologise as they jostle for leadership
Kemi Badenoch speaking at a Conservative Party leadership campaign event at IET London, September 2, 2024

TOP Tories set out their stall today as the defeated party begins the process of choosing a new leader.

Former cabinet ministers Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly made speeches officially launching their campaigns, with Conservative MPs due to start whittling down the six contenders.

Culture warrior Ms Badenoch, who is regarded as the frontrunner, slammed the Labour government as “clueless, irresponsible and dishonest.”

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