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Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch launch UK Conservative Party leadership bids
“I can lead us in opposition and unite our party and get us match fit for the next election, with unity, experience and strength.” Patel said she could deliver the “experienced and strong” leadership needed to unite the Tories’ disparate factions, in an …