Gabrielle Wilde
Guest Reporter
Political commentator Samuel Sweek declared "I would rather chop off my own arm" than vote for either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick in a shocking moment on GB News today.
Speaking to Nana Akua and Matt Goodwin the commentator from the Peace and Justice project explained: "As I said, I find the level of debate, the level of the end product of a Tory leadership contest, a worrying development for UK democracy."
Offering a different perspective to Sweek, political commentator Emma Webb revealed that she will be "voting for Kemi."
Webb said: "I think the Conservative Party need to acclimatise to being an opposition and to do opposition well in order to be in with a strong chance of winning in five years time.
"He's [Jenrick] is talking about 3 per cent of GDP in the next parliament. But you know, there's already talk of two possible Labour terms.
"So I don't think that he's necessarily got what it takes. I do think I have become more convinced by the sincerity of his conversion to the right of the party.
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"I'm sure that many people who know him, no one seems to have a bad word to say about him.
"I don't think he is tough enough and naturally authoritative enough to do what the Conservative Party needs him to do.
"It's not about saving the Conservative Party. This is about the country.
"In the leadership debate, it was all about the party, not about the country."
She added: "I will be voting for Kemi."
Robert Jenrick held a press conference today to address national security and immigration concerns.
He emphasised the need to leave the European Convention on Human Rights to "stop the boats" and remove dangerous foreign criminals.
A poll from the respected Conservative Home website reveals a significant lead for Kemi Badenoch in the Tory leadership race.
With over 800 verified party members surveyed, Badenoch secured 55 per cent support, while Jenrick trailed at 31 per cent.
The poll showed little change from a similar survey on September 3.
The prolonged contest has not significantly altered members' preferences.
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Speaking to Nana Akua and Matt Goodwin the commentator from the Peace and Justice project explained: "As I said, I find the level of debate, the level of the end product of a Tory leadership contest, a worrying development for UK democracy."
Offering a different perspective to Sweek, political commentator Emma Webb revealed that she will be "voting for Kemi."
Webb said: "I think the Conservative Party need to acclimatise to being an opposition and to do opposition well in order to be in with a strong chance of winning in five years time.
"He's [Jenrick] is talking about 3 per cent of GDP in the next parliament. But you know, there's already talk of two possible Labour terms.
"So I don't think that he's necessarily got what it takes. I do think I have become more convinced by the sincerity of his conversion to the right of the party.
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"I'm sure that many people who know him, no one seems to have a bad word to say about him.
"I don't think he is tough enough and naturally authoritative enough to do what the Conservative Party needs him to do.
"It's not about saving the Conservative Party. This is about the country.
"In the leadership debate, it was all about the party, not about the country."
She added: "I will be voting for Kemi."
Robert Jenrick held a press conference today to address national security and immigration concerns.
He emphasised the need to leave the European Convention on Human Rights to "stop the boats" and remove dangerous foreign criminals.
A poll from the respected Conservative Home website reveals a significant lead for Kemi Badenoch in the Tory leadership race.
With over 800 verified party members surveyed, Badenoch secured 55 per cent support, while Jenrick trailed at 31 per cent.
The poll showed little change from a similar survey on September 3.
The prolonged contest has not significantly altered members' preferences.
Find Out More...