What does Kemi Badenoch replacing Rishi Sunak as new Conservative Party chief mean for India
Kemi Badenoch on Saturday became the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party as she succeeded Rishi Sunak in the House of Commons as the Leader of Opposition. The 44-year-old Nigerian-heritage parliamentarian defeated former Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick after a three-month-long leadership election following Sunak's resignation after the Tories suffered a bruising general election defeat on July 4.
The shadow secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government began by thanking her predecessor – who was the first British Indian leader of the party.
«I want to thank Rishi, no one could have worked harder in such difficult times. Rishi, thank you for everything you did. We all wish you and your wonderful family the very best for the future,» said Badenoch in her acceptance speech.
Rishi Sunak took to social media to extend his support. «Congratulations to Kemi Badenoch on being elected Conservative Party leader. I know that she will be a superb leader of our great party. She will renew our party, stand up for Conservative values, and take the fight to Labour. Let's unite behind her,» he said.
What does Kemi's appointment say for India?
Badenoch is likely to run for PM in the next UK general elections scheduled for 2029. Badenoch's victory confirms a further shift to the right for the UK's oldest political party, suggesting it may take a more hardline approach toward immigration, climate measures and culture politics in opposition, reported ToI.
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