This combination image shows Conservative leadership candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrickon addressing members during the Conservative Party Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, England, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Simon Evans: Will anti-woke Kemi Badenoch give British Tories the renewal they need?

by · National Post

Falling somewhere between The Apprentice and MMA/UFC in format and ratings, the British Tory Leadership campaign draws to a close this week. This follows several rounds of voting by Conservative MPs, with a candidate eliminated at every stage until the field had narrowed from six to two. The final choice rests with the wider Conservative Party membership. The result will be announced on Nov. 2.