Priti Patel enters race to lead UK opposition Conservative Party
(www.reuters.com)
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from Stamau123@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 28 Jul 2024 06:48
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LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Former British interior minister Priti Patel launched her bid to become new leader of the opposition Conservative Party on Saturday, making her the fifth candidate seeking to replace the outgoing Rishi Sunak.
Sunak stepped down as leader following the party’s worst ever election performance earlier this month, but said he would stay as acting leader until his successor was chosen.
Patel became the first female candidate to replace him, launching her bid with the slogan “Unite to Win” - a reference to the fractured and often factional nature of the party following 14 turbulent years in government.
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Please, do, you’re awful. It was grating listening to her speech as parliament reopened; she won’t last, she’s going to go down as a laughing stock. At least Sunak has some sort of grace.
My current feeling is she would be better than braverman but that’s the same as saying I’d like a cobta over a hungry anaconda
Priti Stupid. En pair with BoJo The Liar and Theresa the Cornfield Runner . Dream team.