In a groundbreaking moment for British politics, Kemi Badenoch has become the first black leader of a Westminster political party and the Conservatives’ fourth female leader, after a tightly-fought battle against Robert Jenrick. Badenoch, formerly the business secretary, secured 53,806 votes (56.5 per cent) from Conservative Party members, with Mr Jenrick winning 41,388 votes (43.5 per cent), marking one of the … Continue reading Kemi Badenoch Becomes First Black Leader of a Westminster Party in Historic Tory Leadership Contest