James Cleverly says 'we must ditch self-indulgent infighting' as he announces Tory leadership bid

James Cleverly is the initial Conservative MP to declare his candidacy for the next leader of the party.

The opposition party's spokesperson for internal affairs, who has served in various high-ranking positions in the government, announced his choice in a video on a popular online platform.

In a recent blog entry, Mr. Cleverly visited his old neighborhood in southeast London. He mentioned that the Conservatives must work on building back their image as the party that supports economic growth and helps individuals reach their desires and ambitions while in power.

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The 54-year-old ex-Tory leader mentioned that during his time as the foreign secretary, he bravely confronted adversaries globally and supported our allies.

He said: "While I was in charge of home affairs, I realized the significance of managing net migration and implemented measures that have resulted in a decrease in those figures."

In a recent article for the Telegraph, Mr. Cleverly expressed the importance of believing in our fundamental principles and ensuring that they resonate with the British population. He emphasized the need to promote unity, security, and prosperity as part of our message.

We need to stop selfishly fighting amongst ourselves and be prepared to act when the next opportunity arises. This will require commitment, self-control, and concentration.

He also mentioned that it is important for them to rebuild their relationship with voters who have lost confidence in them since the previous general election.

The new leader of the Conservative Party, taking over from Rishi Sunak, will be revealed on November 2nd.

The group stated that the ex-prime minister, who guided the Conservatives to their biggest loss ever on 4 July, will continue to serve as interim leader until that time.

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Applications to replace Mr Sunak as his successor will begin at 7pm on Wednesday and will end at 2.30pm on Monday.

After discussions between the Conservative Party leadership and a group of backbench MPs known as the 1922 committee, it has been agreed that in order to run for a leadership position, candidates must have the support of at least 10 MPs. This includes one member proposing the candidate, another seconding them, and eight additional nominations to move forward in the election process.

Tory Members of Parliament will then select four candidates, who will present their arguments to party members at the Conservative conference happening this fall.

The field of four candidates will be narrowed down to the last two candidates, and party members will choose the ultimate winner.

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Several Conservative Members of Parliament have also expressed interest in running for leadership in the upcoming election, such as former work and pensions secretary Mel Stride.

He will probably compete with fellow colleagues such as shadow housing secretary Kemi Badenoch and shadow security minister Tom Tugendhat.

Other potential candidates who are expected to join the competition include former home secretaries Suella Braverman and Priti Patel, as well as former immigration minister Robert Jenrick.

Mr Tugendhat is respected by the One Nation group of moderate Tory MPs, while Mr Cleverly is also viewed within moderate Tory circles as a potential candidate to bring the party together.

Ms Patel, Ms Braverman, and Mr Jenrick will all vie for the support of members who align with right-wing ideologies within the party.

Jeremy Hunt, the opposition finance minister, has decided not to compete for the chief position despite successfully defending his seat against the Liberal Democrats in the Godalming and Ash area during the election.