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Britain's Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. Badenoch succeeds former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose tenure was marked by the Conservatives' worst election performance since 1832.
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00:00This is the moment Britain's Conservative Party elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader,
00:08making her the first black woman to lead a major UK political party.
00:14Badenoch defeated rival lawmaker Robert Jenrick and succeeds Rishi Sunak, who oversaw the
00:21Conservatives' worst election result since 1832.
00:25Badenoch now faces the challenge of rebuilding the party after years of division and scandal.
00:32In her victory speech, she emphasised holding the Labour government accountable and preparing
00:38for the next election.
00:40Badenoch has previously faced criticism for comments such as not all cultures are equally
00:46valid and suggesting that maternity pay is excessive.
00:50In a tweet, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Badenoch, stating that this
00:55is a proud moment for Britain.

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