Dame Priti Patel pledges to turn Tories into winning machine as she pitches to become leader

DAME Priti Patel has thrown her hat into the ring to be Tory leader — pledging to turn her party into a winning machine.

The ex-Home Secretary is targeting battle-weary members by promising greater powers, such as helping to elect party chairman.

PAPriti Patel has thrown her hat into the ring to be Tory leader[/caption] AFPTom Tugendhat is also in the running for the Conservative top job[/caption]

Currently, the role is handed out by the party leader.

Dame Priti joins James Cleverly...