By Georgina Laud, Engagement Editor 11:43, Sat, Nov 2, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:43, Sat, Nov 2, 2024 Kemi Badenoch has been chosen as the new Conservative Party leader (Image: GETTY) After four months of campaigning and several rounds of voting, Kemi Badenoch has been chosen as the new Conservative Party leader. The announcement was made on Saturday morning, with Ms Badenoch taking the position with 53,806 votes (57%) to Robert Jenrick's 41,388 (43%).