UK’s 200 Year-Old Tory Party Confronts Existential Risk

The article discusses the existential risk facing the UK's 200-year-old Conservative Party, known as the Tory party. Kemi Badenoch, the current leader of the Conservative Party, is confronted with the challenge of addressing the party's potential irrelevance. The article notes that last year, Badenoch competed with three other Tory rivals for the party leadership, and emerged victorious. However, this year, she faces a more significant challenge – the risk of the party becoming irrelevant. The article suggests that the Conservative Party, which has been a dominant political force in the UK for over two centuries, is now facing an existential crisis. The party's future and its ability to remain a relevant and influential player in British politics are being called into question. The article does not provide further details on the specific factors contributing to the party's potential decline or the steps Badenoch and the Conservatives are taking to address this challenge. The focus is on the recognition of the party's existential risk and the task Badenoch faces in confronting it.