* Kemi Badenoch has emerged victorious in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader
* She describes being appointed leader as an “enormous honour” and pledges to hold the Labour government to account, saying it’s “time to get down to business”
* Badenoch defeated Robert Jenrick in the election among Tory members, hinting in her victory speech at a possible “key role” for him
* The BBC’s political editor Chris Mason has looked at some of the main challenges facing the new Conservative leader
* And our chief political correspondent, Henry Zeffman, says only time will tell if Badenoch’s win will shift Tories to the right
So that’s it – Kemi Badenoch is the new Conservative Party leader after a contest lasting over 14 weeks.
With 53,806 votes, Badenoch beat her rival Robert Jenrick by 12,418 votes – but says he will “play a key role” in the party’s future.
There’s been gaffes – like when Badenoch suggested maternity pay was excessive – and surprises, when James Cleverly was knocked out the race shortly after leaping into the lead.
And who could forget the Tom Tugendhat-themed fake tan on display at party conference.
Badenoch set out two clear objectives for her leadership – to hold the Labour government to account and prepare for a future Tory government.
How events unfolded today – in a nutshell
After a lengthy leadership contest following the Conservative’s election loss in July, Kemi Badenoch was ultimately declared the winner.
Here’s a quick look back at how events unfolded today:
* Tory party chairman, Richard Fuller, appealed to MPs and members to give the new leader their “full support”
Bob Blackman, chair of the 1922 Committee, announced Kemi Badenoch as the winner and new leader of the Conservative Party
The full results came in – with Badenoch receiving 53,806 votes, while Robert Jenrick received 41,388
In her acceptance speech, Badenoch said it was an “enormous honour” to become the new leader, saying it’s “time to get down to business”
She thanked her predecessor for his hard work – as well paying a tribute to her leadership rival Jenrick, adding that he has a “key role to play in our party for many years to come”