Robert Jenrick Leads Tory Leadership Race After First Round

Priti Patel eliminated as five candidates remain in the contest to succeed Rishi Sunak.

• Jenrick secured 28 votes, with Badenoch and Cleverly trailing close behind.
• Patel's departure narrows the field to Jenrick, Badenoch, Cleverly, Tugendhat, and Stride.
• Next round of voting will further reduce the candidates before the October conference.
• Jenrick and Badenoch are the bookies' favorites to reach the final two.
• The new leader will be announced on November 2 after member voting concludes.

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