Tories Urged to ‘Get Act Together’ Amid Criticism and Blunders Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has called on Conservative MPs to “get our act together” after Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch publicly criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s election strategy. Badenoch, speaking at the Conservative Party conference, said the party had made “basic mistakes” during the recent local elections, which saw the Tories lose control of several councils. She particularly singled out the decision to raise National Insurance taxes, a move that has been widely unpopular with the public. Cleverly acknowledged that the party had faced challenges but stressed the need for unity. “We’re all in this together,” he said. “We need to get our act together and focus on delivering for the people who put their trust in us.” The foreign secretary’s comments come amid growing discontent within the Conservative Party over Sunak’s leadership. Some MPs are reportedly considering submitting letters of no confidence in the prime minister, who has been facing a series of personal and political setbacks. Last week, Sunak was fined by police for attending a birthday party during lockdown, a violation of his own government’s pandemic regulations. He has also been criticized for his wife’s non-domiciled tax status, which allowed her to avoid paying UK taxes on her overseas income. The Conservatives have suffered a string of election defeats in recent months, including in the Chesham and Amersham by-election in June and the local elections in May. The party’s poll ratings have also plummeted, with the latest YouGov survey showing the Labour Party with a 14-point lead over the Tories. Cleverly’s call for unity comes as the Conservative Party prepares for its annual conference in Manchester next month. The conference is expected to be a test of Sunak’s leadership, with many MPs hoping to gauge the level of support he has within the party.Former Home Secretary James Cleverly has urged the Conservative Party to unite and focus on rebuilding its reputation. This warning comes after a damaging leak from the shadow cabinet revealed tensions within the party.Former Home Secretary James Cleverly has urged the Conservative Party to unite and focus on rebuilding its reputation. This warning comes after a damaging leak from the shadow cabinet revealed tensions within the party. Leadership frontrunner Kemi Badenoch criticized her rival Suella Braverman and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call an early election. She reportedly accused Sunak of making the choice without informing his cabinet, calling it unconstitutional. Badenoch also expressed concerns that the party is not fully realizing the severity of its defeat. She urged a thorough self-examination to learn from mistakes. Meanwhile, some Tory MPs suspect a conspiracy to control the party’s future leadership. The controversy stems from the election of a new chair for the influential 1922 Committee. Former Prime Minister Sunak apologized for the election loss, but Badenoch continued to criticize him. Her remarks have surprised some within the party, who expected a more conciliatory approach. Despite the internal conflicts, Cleverly emphasized the importance of unity. He believes the party must focus on competence, integrity, and rebuilding trust to attract voters back to the Conservatives.James Cleverly, the Foreign Office minister, has warned the Conservatives that they “need to get our act together” after Kemi Badenoch, the trade minister, ripped into Rishi Sunak’s election blunders. Badenoch, a potential future leadership candidate, gave a scathing assessment of the party’s performance in a speech to the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. She said the Tories had “lost touch” with voters and were seen as “out of touch” and “incapable of governing”. “We need to get our act together,” Cleverly told Sky News. “We need to show the public that we’re listening to their concerns and that we’re taking their priorities seriously.” Cleverly’s comments come amid growing discontent within the Conservative Party over Sunak’s leadership. A number of senior Tory MPs have privately expressed concerns about Sunak’s handling of the economy, his tax rises, and his perceived lack of charisma. Sunak is also facing pressure from the party’s right wing, who believe he is not Conservative enough. The Prime Minister is expected to face a leadership challenge in the coming months.