Mel Stride Announces Bid for Conservative Leadership

Stride joins a growing list of candidates aiming to replace Rishi Sunak as the Tory party leader.

Mel Stride, former work and pensions secretary, officially enters the Conservative leadership race.
Stride emphasizes the need to restore trust and competence within the party.
Other confirmed candidates include James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat, and Robert Jenrick.
Kemi Badenoch, Priti Patel, and Suella Braverman are expected to announce their candidacies soon.
The final two candidates will be chosen by party members in an online vote ending October 31.