Priti Patel Announces Leadership Bid to Replace Rishi Sunak

Priti Patel, former UK Home Secretary, has become the first female and Indian-origin candidate to enter the race to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Opposition Conservative Party. She aims to revive Conservative fortunes after a historic defeat, pledging unity and strong policies to restore the party's winning streak.

Priti Patel, the UK's former home secretary, made history on Sunday as the first female and Indian-origin candidate to enter the race to replace Rishi Sunak as the leader of the Opposition Conservative Party.

The 52-year-old MP has promised to unite the party and transform the Conservatives into an election-winning machine under her leadership. This announcement follows a historic defeat faced by the Conservative Party earlier this month under former Prime Minister Sunak's leadership.

Patel will be going head-to-head with former ministers James Cleverley, Tom Tugendhat, Mel Stride, and Robert Jenrick. Patel emphasized the need to turn conservative values into effective policies and called for party unity over personal vendettas.

(With inputs from agencies.)