Conservative Leadership Race Heats Up After Historic Defeat

Key figures like James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat vie to redefine the party's future as the Tories face an identity crisis.

Overview

James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat are early contenders in the leadership race.
Candidates must secure support from 10 MPs to get on the ballot.
The party's ideological struggles post-Brexit complicate the leadership contest.
Kemi Badenoch and Priti Patel are also expected to join the race.
The final decision will be made by over 100,000 local party members in October.