Former UK Business and Trade Secretary become new leader of UK Conservative Party

Former UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has won the election to become the new leader of the Conservative Party, Azernews reports.

She triumphed in a final contest against former Migration Minister Robert Jenrick.

In the last round, the voting was open not only to Members of Parliament but to all party members. Badenoch secured the majority of votes and emerged victorious.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Badenoch on becoming the first Black politician to lead the party in the British Parliament. He stated, “Having the first Black leader of the Westminster party is a proud moment for our country. I look forward to working with you and your party in the interests of the British people.”

Badenoch has also received congratulations from her predecessors, including David Cameron, Boris Johnson, and Rishi Sunak, as she takes on her new role as leader of the Conservative Party.