Official announcement by the Conservative Party

James Cleverly Leads Tory Leadership Race with 39 Votes as Tugendhat Eliminated

Oct 8, 2024, 02:34 PM

James Cleverly has surged to the lead in the Conservative Party leadership race, following the third round of voting by MPs. Cleverly received 39 votes, an increase of 18 from the previous round, overtaking Robert Jenrick, who garnered 31 votes, a decrease of 2. Kemi Badenoch secured 30 votes, up by 2. Tom Tugendhat was eliminated from the race with 20 votes, down by 1. The endorsement of Cleverly by Mel Stride and the subsequent transfer of votes from Tugendhat's supporters have significantly bolstered Cleverly's position. The race now narrows to Cleverly, Jenrick, and Badenoch, with the next round of voting set to further determine the final contenders.