By The Telegraph (World News) | Created at 2024-10-01 06:05:32 | Updated at 2024-10-01 19:22:32
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Robert Jenrick has surged to within four points of Kemi Badenoch in a head-to-head poll of Conservative members.
The former immigration minister was 18 points behind the shadow housing secretary among the Tory faithful six weeks ago.
But a new YouGov poll suggests it is Mr Jenrick with the momentum as the annual Conservative Party Conference enters its penultimate day.
When asked to choose between the two frontrunners, 52 per cent of Tory members preferred Mrs Badenoch while 48 per cent backed her main rival.
Mr Jenrick and James Cleverly, the shadow home secretary, will face questions from Tory members as part of a question-and-answer session on Tuesday afternoon.
