Priti Patel and Tom Tugendhat Prepare to Announce Tory Leadership Bids
Both candidates are assembling campaign teams as they seek to succeed Rishi Sunak.
- Priti Patel, former home secretary, is urged by MPs to run and has secured high-profile donors.
- Tom Tugendhat, shadow security minister, is expected to announce his bid within weeks.
- Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman are also potential contenders for the leadership.
- The 1922 Committee will set the rules and timeline for the leadership contest.
- Candidates are working to gain broad support from MPs across different party factions.