Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership contest - as only four candidates remain

10 September 2024, 17:05 | Updated: 10 September 2024, 19:09

Mel Stride's been knocked out of the race to be the next Tory leader
Mel Stride's been knocked out of the race to be the next Tory leader. Picture: Getty

By Flaminia Luck

Mel Stride has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership contest.

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Robert Jenrick topped the second round of voting by MPs.

Kemi Badenoch, Tom Tugendhat and James Cleverly are also still in the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

James Cleverly said he was “proud to be through to the final four and grateful for the support of my Conservative colleagues”.

He said: “We must unite our Party with Conservative values, and take the fight to Labour. The work continues.”

Mr Cleverly said Mel Stride would “play a big part in our party’s future” despite his elimination from the leadership race.

The shadow home secretary added: “Mel is a great friend, campaigner, and politician who has the best interests of his constituents and country at heart.”

Mel Stride has now been eliminated from the five remaining in the Tory leadership contest
Mel Stride has now been eliminated from the five remaining in the Tory leadership contest. Picture: Getty

The second ballot in the Conservative leadership contest put Mr Jenrick first with 33 votes, followed by Kemi Badenoch with 28.

James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat tied with 21 votes.

Mr Stride came in last with 16, knocking him out of the race.

Dame Priti Patel was eliminated in the first round of voting.

The remaining four candidates put forward their leadership pitches at the Tory party conference.

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The results of the second ballot in the Conservative leadership contest were as follows:

Robert Jenrick - 33

Kemi Badenoch - 28

James Cleverly - 21

Tom Tugendhat - 21

Mel Stride - 16

Mel Stride came in last with 16, knocking him out of the race
Mel Stride came in last with 16, knocking him out of the race. Picture: Alamy

'Chaos and decline'

Reacting to the second round of voting in the Conservative leadership election, a Labour Party spokesperson said "The Tories whittled down a list of five people who played key roles in 14 years of chaos and decline, to four people who played key roles in 14 years of chaos and decline.

"Their failure to take responsibility for the mess they made, demonstrates that none of these candidates are cut out for the job.

"They've learnt nothing from their mistakes, and as they continue to fight amongst themselves, Labour is getting on with the job of fixing the terrible inheritance they left behind."

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