Kemi Badenoch elected leader of the Conservative Party

The transcript details a speech by Bob Blackman MP, who expresses gratitude to various contributors and staff involved in the election process. He announces the results of the Conservative and Unionist Party Leadership election, highlighting the turnout and the number of rejected votes. Kemi Bay de NOC is declared the new leader, marking a significant milestone as the first black leader of the party. The speech concludes with a welcome to the new leader and recognition of the party's achievement in breaking another glass ceiling.

Who was specifically thanked for their professionalism in handling the ballots?

• Martin Vickers

• Civica Election Services

• Victoria Carslake

• Harriet Shoesmith

What was the speaker's main goal regarding party members in the election process?

• To involve them in the campaign management

• To make them part of the election services team

• To ensure they had the final say in the leadership

• To have them oversee the ballot counting

What was the total number of eligible electors in the election?

• 72.8%

• 41,300

• 53,806

• 131,680

How many votes were rejected due to being unmarked or void for uncertainty?

• 131,680

• 610

• 655

• 45

What significant milestone did the election of Kemi Bay de NOC achieve?

• First female leader of the party

• First leader from the 1922 Committee

• First leader elected by online votes

• First black leader of the party