Kemi Badenoch has officially entered the Conservative Party leadership race, becoming the sixth candidate aiming to succeed Rishi Sunak.

Her candidacy adds to a competitive field that includes prominent figures like Priti Patel, Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Mel Stride, and Robert Jenrick.

This leadership contest follows the resignation of former leader Rishi Sunak after the party's disappointing performance in the July 4 election.

Notably, former home secretary Suella Braverman has withdrawn from the race, citing the party's failure to acknowledge its electoral losses.

Braverman's withdrawal has frustrated grassroots Conservative supporters who favored her candidacy.

In her campaign, Badenoch emphasizes the need for the Conservative Party to renew itself and set clear goals for the upcoming decade.

She promises to prioritize transparency and truthful communication with voters as part of her leadership vision.

Badenoch also stresses the importance of effective immigration control and a strong belief in the nation-state to address current challenges.

In a recent op-ed, she criticized the Conservative Party for being too left-leaning, arguing that they 'talked right yet governed left.'

Badenoch has called for reforms to Britain's asylum system, advocating for prioritizing British citizens over deceptive practices.

The leadership race will ultimately narrow down to two candidates, with the new leader expected to be announced on November 2.

Before the Conservative Party conference in September, MPs will narrow the candidates down to four.