Britain’s humbled Conservative Party elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader on Saturday, turning to a right-wing favorite who has railed against identity politics, transgender rights and state spending to rebuild its reputation after a devastating election defeat.

The new leader of the UK Conservatives, the first Black woman to lead a major British political party, is expected to push the Tories further toward the right. Kemi Badenoch was elected Saturday to lead the party, after former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stepped down following its crushing electoral defeat to Labour in July.

Badenoch replaces Rishi Sunak, who stood down as party leader following the Conservatives' defeat in the 2024 general election.