James Cleverly, a former British Home Secretary, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Conservative Party leadership race. He is poised to become the next Leader of the Opposition, a position he would assume after the final round of voting on November 2nd. Cleverly’s centrist stance and strong showing at the recent party conference have positioned him as a favorite to win, potentially attracting the support of eliminated candidates like Tom Tugendhat and Mel Stride.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take up the role of Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha. The resolution was passed after taking note of the sentiments expressed at the party’s highest decision-making body. Gandhi has said he will consider the request and make a decision soon. The Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) also met and re-elected Sonia Gandhi as its chairperson.
