Robert Jenrick to run for Conservative Party leader

The former minister is the third Tory to throw their hat into the ring to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the party after he stepped down following a devastating loss at the general election three weeks ago.

Mr Jenrick served as an immigration minister and health minister, as well as housing, communities and local government secretary.

James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat have also announced they are running in the contest after nominations opened on Wednesday evening.

Mr Jenrick's campaign manager, MP Danny Kruger, confirmed he is submitting Mr Jenrick's nomination papers this morning.

He said: "To have any path back to government we must win back those voters we have lost - across the board but particularly to Reform.

"At the same time, we have to bring our party together, united behind one set of coherent Conservative principles.

"The British people need to be convinced that we are the most responsible and competent party of government for us to have any chance of winning in 2029, especially when we know Labour are set to fail on so many important issues for our country.

"Rob Jenrick will do that. He has the energy, temperament and policy agenda to take on our rivals and lead us back to power in five years."

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-SKY NEWS