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Simon Jack, the BBC’s business editor, has written a good report of a private meeting that Boris Johnson, the favourite in the Tory leadership contest, had with around 40 business leaders this morning. Johnson is still under pressure to prove he is pro-business in the light of the row about his “fuck business” comment a year ago.
According to Jack, Johnson said he would extend the Brexit transition, which is due to end at the end of next year under current plans, for an extra 12 months, until December 2021. Jack says:
Mr Johnson’s plan appeared to be to defer the negotiations over the problematic Irish backstop till after the UK leaves the EU on 31 October. He proposed extending the transition period till December 2021, which would give everyone enough time to negotiate a free-trade deal and come up with the technology to ensure no physical infrastructure would be required at the Irish border.
Extending the transition until December 2021 is one feature of the Malthouse compromise, a plan that Johnson has enthusiastically backed. But in his recent public remarks on Brexit he has not specifically flagged up this part of the plan as one that he would pursue.
Jack also says that, although Johnson restated his commitment to leave the EU by 31 October with or without a deal, his audience were not convinced he meant it. Jack says:
When asked whether he was prepared to leave with no deal on 31 October, he said that it was not his preferred option, we had to prepare for no-deal and if necessary go through with it.
One attendee I spoke to felt that “his heart wasn’t in that comment”, another said, “the look in his eyes made you question whether he really meant that”.
There have been other hints from Johnson that he will shift on his 31 October deadline. At his campaign launch he refused to say he would resign if the UK was still in the EU after October, and in an interview with the World at One on Friday he said it would be wrong “at this stage” to signal a willingness to delay Brexit into November.
Jack also says Johnson’s decision to leave Liz Truss, the chief secretary to the Treasury, to answer questions after he left did not go down well.
[Johnson] left Liz Truss, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to answer questions after he left the breakfast. The attendees who I spoke to found her unconvincing - “she lost the room” according to one. As a long-time Johnson lieutenant she may yet win herself a big job.
More from the committee corridor, where Tory MPs are voting.
Voting opens in the second ballot for the Tory leadership. Among the first to vote is Ian Liddell-Grainger who declares for Boris Johnson
As ever, the various candidates’ teams are camped outside, ticking names off clipboards. It’s all a bit student politics. Amber Rudd confirms - to no surprise - she’s still backing Jeremy Hunt as she arrives. Voting pretty brisk so far.
Former candidate Mark Harper refuses to say how he has voted
Rory Stewart has just voted (for himself) for Tory leadership.How confident are you?‘Not that confident. Within one or two votes.’@ITVborder
Javid evidently confident of making the cut - tells us he is “looking forward to the debate this evening”
Tracey Crouch reveals she voted for Boris Johnson
And here is Steve Barclay, the Brexit secretary, tweeting about the reciprocal voting rights treaty the UK has signed with Luxembourg. (See 3.17pm.)
There is nothing more important than securing and protecting the rights of our citizens. That is exactly what PM of Luxembourg @Xavier_Bettel and I have done today by signing a reciprocal voting rights treaty. pic.twitter.com/Jg8Kp0buor
Xavier Bettel, the prime minister of Luxembourg, says more than 1,000 Luxembourgers in the UK will benefit.
That's why Luxembourg has signed an agreement with the UK that will safeguard the voting rights of the over 1000 Luxembourgish citizens living in the UK. This means that they will continue to be able to vote in local elections - no matter how Brexit will turn out. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/RsHna0cww1
The Brexit minister Robin Walker faced criticism from MPs from all sides when he answered an urgent question on citizens’ rights after Brexit in the Commons earlier. (See 1.02pm.) The Conservative MP Alberto Costa said:The Brexit minister Robin Walker faced criticism from MPs from all sides when he answered an urgent question on citizens’ rights after Brexit in the Commons earlier. (See 1.02pm.) The Conservative MP Alberto Costa said:
It is inconceivable that that British government let along a Conservative government could allow the rights of British nationals, living, working, studying in the EU to vaporise on the 31 October.It is inconceivable that that British government let along a Conservative government could allow the rights of British nationals, living, working, studying in the EU to vaporise on the 31 October.
The Lib Dem Brexit spokesman Tom Brake said the “charlatans” and “snake oil” running for leadership of the Tory party would “again tonight on TV be claiming that no deal will present no difficulties”. He said what they meant was “it will present no difficulties for them” but it would mean reciprocal health care for UK citizens retired in the EU would disappear.The Lib Dem Brexit spokesman Tom Brake said the “charlatans” and “snake oil” running for leadership of the Tory party would “again tonight on TV be claiming that no deal will present no difficulties”. He said what they meant was “it will present no difficulties for them” but it would mean reciprocal health care for UK citizens retired in the EU would disappear.
Walker told MPs that the government had written to all member states regarding health care and that the government remained “committed to delivering on citizens’ rights” and had already secured a bilateral agreement on voting rights with Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg.Walker told MPs that the government had written to all member states regarding health care and that the government remained “committed to delivering on citizens’ rights” and had already secured a bilateral agreement on voting rights with Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg.
MPs have starting voting in the next round of the Conservative leadership contest.MPs have starting voting in the next round of the Conservative leadership contest.
This is from my colleague Peter Walker.This is from my colleague Peter Walker.
And the second round of Tory leadership voting is ... open. Early people into the committee room to cast their vote included Jo Johnson, Antoinette Sandbach and Sarah Newton.And the second round of Tory leadership voting is ... open. Early people into the committee room to cast their vote included Jo Johnson, Antoinette Sandbach and Sarah Newton.
Last week a reader asked for a graphic showing which parts of the country are represented by the Tory leadership candidates. So here it is - showing the constituencies represented by the six candidates still in the race, as well as by the four candidates who have pulled out.Last week a reader asked for a graphic showing which parts of the country are represented by the Tory leadership candidates. So here it is - showing the constituencies represented by the six candidates still in the race, as well as by the four candidates who have pulled out.
The Conservatives dominate seats in the south of England and so it’s no great surprise that four of the six candidates left in the contest are from seats in the south east of England or London. Three of them - Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove and Dominic Raab - are from just one county, Surrey (which is a fine place, but perhaps not especially representative of the UK as a whole).The Conservatives dominate seats in the south of England and so it’s no great surprise that four of the six candidates left in the contest are from seats in the south east of England or London. Three of them - Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove and Dominic Raab - are from just one county, Surrey (which is a fine place, but perhaps not especially representative of the UK as a whole).
Rory Stewart is the only candidate from a seat in the north, Penrith and The Border in Cumbria. That does not directly explain why he is the person most at odds with what all the rest of the candidates are saying on the key issue of the campaign, Brexit, but it may be a factor. Stewart has spoken repeatedly about how he fears the sheep farmers he represents would suffer very badly under a no-deal. Boris Johnson represents Uxbridge and South Ruislip on the edge of west London, which is not an area dependent on lamb exports.Rory Stewart is the only candidate from a seat in the north, Penrith and The Border in Cumbria. That does not directly explain why he is the person most at odds with what all the rest of the candidates are saying on the key issue of the campaign, Brexit, but it may be a factor. Stewart has spoken repeatedly about how he fears the sheep farmers he represents would suffer very badly under a no-deal. Boris Johnson represents Uxbridge and South Ruislip on the edge of west London, which is not an area dependent on lamb exports.
Nicola Sturgeon is expected to warn that the next Tory prime minister will cause more economic damage to Scotland in their first 18 weeks in power than Margaret Thatcher and John Major caused in 18 years in government.Nicola Sturgeon is expected to warn that the next Tory prime minister will cause more economic damage to Scotland in their first 18 weeks in power than Margaret Thatcher and John Major caused in 18 years in government.
In a speech to mark 20 years of devolution in Edinburgh on Wednesday evening, Sturgeon is due to attack Conservative leadership candidates for failing to rule out a no-deal Brexit this October.In a speech to mark 20 years of devolution in Edinburgh on Wednesday evening, Sturgeon is due to attack Conservative leadership candidates for failing to rule out a no-deal Brexit this October.
She will argue the drive to set up the Scottish parliament in 1999 came from a hunger for social and political justice following 18 years of Tory rule from Westminster; the Tories ran the Scottish Office – the UK government department charged with running the country, despite having only a small minority of Scottish MPs.She will argue the drive to set up the Scottish parliament in 1999 came from a hunger for social and political justice following 18 years of Tory rule from Westminster; the Tories ran the Scottish Office – the UK government department charged with running the country, despite having only a small minority of Scottish MPs.
Speaking to Reform Scotland, a centre right think tank, she is due to say:Speaking to Reform Scotland, a centre right think tank, she is due to say:
Immense damage to Scottish communities was caused by an out of touch Conservative party that governed, unelected in Scotland, for 18 years. But now I fear a similarly out of touch Tory party, led by an even more reckless leader, could cause as much damage as Mrs Thatcher and John Major did.Immense damage to Scottish communities was caused by an out of touch Conservative party that governed, unelected in Scotland, for 18 years. But now I fear a similarly out of touch Tory party, led by an even more reckless leader, could cause as much damage as Mrs Thatcher and John Major did.
But while they took 18 years, he, whoever it is, could do as much – or more – damage in just 18 weeks. Because by the end of October, Scotland could be heading for a no-deal Brexit.But while they took 18 years, he, whoever it is, could do as much – or more – damage in just 18 weeks. Because by the end of October, Scotland could be heading for a no-deal Brexit.
And crashing out of Europe will be the springboard for a new independence referendum, she said.And crashing out of Europe will be the springboard for a new independence referendum, she said.
That’s why, for all the undoubted successes of devolution, this has to be a time for taking stock. Scotland must have the option of choosing a different course.That’s why, for all the undoubted successes of devolution, this has to be a time for taking stock. Scotland must have the option of choosing a different course.
The next six months could offer challenges greater than anything we have seen in the last 20 years. In my view they will inevitably require greater powers for Scotland – indeed the full powers that come with independence.The next six months could offer challenges greater than anything we have seen in the last 20 years. In my view they will inevitably require greater powers for Scotland – indeed the full powers that come with independence.
The Thatcher/Major governments are blamed by Labour and the Scottish National party for their aggressive industrial and privatisation policies, which led to significant job losses and closures in Scotland’s heavy industries, including ship-building and coal mining, decimating communities as in other parts of the UK.The Thatcher/Major governments are blamed by Labour and the Scottish National party for their aggressive industrial and privatisation policies, which led to significant job losses and closures in Scotland’s heavy industries, including ship-building and coal mining, decimating communities as in other parts of the UK.
Boris Johnson, the former foreign secretary, has has received the backing of Andrea Leadsom ahead of the second ballot for the Tory leadership contest. Johnson was far ahead in the first ballot last week, with 114 votes, more than the next three contenders, Jeremy Hunt (43), Michael Gove (37) and Dominic Raab (27) combined. Sajid Javid, who got 23 votes last week, and Rory Stewart (19) are also still in the contest. The candidate who comes last will get eliminated later, as well as any candidate receiving fewer than 33 votes. Stewart’s team say they think they have 33 votes, but “it’s tight”. Raab’s team say they are “quietly confident” of reaching this threshold, and Javid’s team say it is going to be “close”. All candidates still in the race after the results are announced at 6pm will then take part in a BBC hustings starting at 8pm.Boris Johnson, the former foreign secretary, has has received the backing of Andrea Leadsom ahead of the second ballot for the Tory leadership contest. Johnson was far ahead in the first ballot last week, with 114 votes, more than the next three contenders, Jeremy Hunt (43), Michael Gove (37) and Dominic Raab (27) combined. Sajid Javid, who got 23 votes last week, and Rory Stewart (19) are also still in the contest. The candidate who comes last will get eliminated later, as well as any candidate receiving fewer than 33 votes. Stewart’s team say they think they have 33 votes, but “it’s tight”. Raab’s team say they are “quietly confident” of reaching this threshold, and Javid’s team say it is going to be “close”. All candidates still in the race after the results are announced at 6pm will then take part in a BBC hustings starting at 8pm.
Conservative members would be prepared to sacrifice the union, destroy their party or suffer economic damage rather than give up on Brexit being delivered, a poll has suggested. (See 11.05am.)Conservative members would be prepared to sacrifice the union, destroy their party or suffer economic damage rather than give up on Brexit being delivered, a poll has suggested. (See 11.05am.)
Jeremy Hunt has implied that Boris Johnson could not deliver Brexit because EU leaders so not trust him. Speaking to the Evening Standard, he said:Jeremy Hunt has implied that Boris Johnson could not deliver Brexit because EU leaders so not trust him. Speaking to the Evening Standard, he said:
I’ve not met a single European leader who doesn’t want to avoid no deal and if you put in front of them someone they are prepared to negotiate with, someone they trust — no one ever does a deal with someone they don’t trust — I am that person.I’ve not met a single European leader who doesn’t want to avoid no deal and if you put in front of them someone they are prepared to negotiate with, someone they trust — no one ever does a deal with someone they don’t trust — I am that person.
Michael Gove has urged Tory MPs not to put Rory Stewart in the final two for the ballot of party members. In an article for the Times (paywall), he suggested this would polarise the party because Stewart did not believe in Brexit. He said:Michael Gove has urged Tory MPs not to put Rory Stewart in the final two for the ballot of party members. In an article for the Times (paywall), he suggested this would polarise the party because Stewart did not believe in Brexit. He said:
It would be a mistake to put forward two candidates to the final round who will polarise our party. We need candidates who both embrace Brexit’s opportunities and can deliver. I’m the only candidate in this race who both believes in Brexit through and through and who all the other contenders would willingly serve under.It would be a mistake to put forward two candidates to the final round who will polarise our party. We need candidates who both embrace Brexit’s opportunities and can deliver. I’m the only candidate in this race who both believes in Brexit through and through and who all the other contenders would willingly serve under.
In an interview on the Today programme this morning Sajid Javid also claimed Stewart was a remain candidate. Stewart denied this, and said he was now committed to delivering “a moderate and pragmatic Brexit”. (See 10.32am.)In an interview on the Today programme this morning Sajid Javid also claimed Stewart was a remain candidate. Stewart denied this, and said he was now committed to delivering “a moderate and pragmatic Brexit”. (See 10.32am.)
Rory Stewart has been rounded on by his fellow Conservative leadership candidates as they fear he has the momentum to take on Boris Johnson, while his background as a probable MI6 spy also came under scrutiny.Rory Stewart has been rounded on by his fellow Conservative leadership candidates as they fear he has the momentum to take on Boris Johnson, while his background as a probable MI6 spy also came under scrutiny.
Britain is being led to a no-deal Brexit by a political elite “which has great difficulties discerning and telling the truth”, the UK’s former ambassador to the EU has said, in a withering assessment of the Conservative candidates vying to be prime minister. As Daniel Boffey reports, Ivan Rogers, who resigned from his post in 2017 after clashing with Theresa May’s senior advisers, suggested it was “probable” the UK would leave the EU without a deal in what he described as an act of “economic lunacy”.He said the Tory leadership election brought to mind the quote of the French statesman Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord about the Bourbons in that they had “learned nothing and forgotten nothing”.Britain is being led to a no-deal Brexit by a political elite “which has great difficulties discerning and telling the truth”, the UK’s former ambassador to the EU has said, in a withering assessment of the Conservative candidates vying to be prime minister. As Daniel Boffey reports, Ivan Rogers, who resigned from his post in 2017 after clashing with Theresa May’s senior advisers, suggested it was “probable” the UK would leave the EU without a deal in what he described as an act of “economic lunacy”.He said the Tory leadership election brought to mind the quote of the French statesman Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord about the Bourbons in that they had “learned nothing and forgotten nothing”.
Prof David King, the former chief scientist, has expressed alarm at the prospect of Boris Johnson becoming prime minister because the Tory MP oversaw “devastating” cuts in efforts to tackle the climate crisis when he was foreign secretary and then wanted to hush them up.Prof David King, the former chief scientist, has expressed alarm at the prospect of Boris Johnson becoming prime minister because the Tory MP oversaw “devastating” cuts in efforts to tackle the climate crisis when he was foreign secretary and then wanted to hush them up.
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, has rejected an appeal by the UK’s Brexit secretary for the full gamut of citizens’ rights in the withdrawal agreement to be protected in the event of a no-deal exit.Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, has rejected an appeal by the UK’s Brexit secretary for the full gamut of citizens’ rights in the withdrawal agreement to be protected in the event of a no-deal exit.
Philip Hammond is so frustrated by Theresa May’s plans to spend billions of pounds on projects to shore up her legacy that he considered resigning, according to government sources. Commenting on this report, the prime minister’s spokesman told journalists:Philip Hammond is so frustrated by Theresa May’s plans to spend billions of pounds on projects to shore up her legacy that he considered resigning, according to government sources. Commenting on this report, the prime minister’s spokesman told journalists:
It’s been quite hard keeping up with all the anonymous quotes from friends of the chancellor in recent days. But I would simply say he was in cabinet this morning and offering his views across a wide range of topics.It’s been quite hard keeping up with all the anonymous quotes from friends of the chancellor in recent days. But I would simply say he was in cabinet this morning and offering his views across a wide range of topics.
Downing Street has said Theresa May is backing the Labour MP Stella Creasy’s call for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to offer more support for MPs with young children. This is from my colleague Peter Walker.Downing Street has said Theresa May is backing the Labour MP Stella Creasy’s call for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to offer more support for MPs with young children. This is from my colleague Peter Walker.
Pretty strong words from Downing Street in support of @stellacreasy on the issue of how the parliamentary standards authority fails to support MPs who are parents. May would "urge" Ipsa to look at the problem, her spokesman says.Background here: https://t.co/K0ocdfBfH3 pic.twitter.com/FpIGXSJZ7MPretty strong words from Downing Street in support of @stellacreasy on the issue of how the parliamentary standards authority fails to support MPs who are parents. May would "urge" Ipsa to look at the problem, her spokesman says.Background here: https://t.co/K0ocdfBfH3 pic.twitter.com/FpIGXSJZ7M
Dominic Raab, the Tory leadership contender, has released a campaign video today stressing his commitment to education, and to expanding apprenticeships.Dominic Raab, the Tory leadership contender, has released a campaign video today stressing his commitment to education, and to expanding apprenticeships.
Giving young people a good education is crucial if we are going to improve social mobility. Everyone should have the opportunity to go as far as their talents can take them.Join me in my campaign to build a fairer society and a #FairerBritain pic.twitter.com/izT26BFsC4Giving young people a good education is crucial if we are going to improve social mobility. Everyone should have the opportunity to go as far as their talents can take them.Join me in my campaign to build a fairer society and a #FairerBritain pic.twitter.com/izT26BFsC4
Paul Crowther, the man who threw a milkshake over Nigel Farage during a city centre walkabout, has been sentenced to 150 hours’ unpaid work, the Press Association reports. He has also been ordered to pay £350 in compensation to Farage for damage to a lapel microphone and for suit cleaning. Crowther admitted common assault and criminal damage.Paul Crowther, the man who threw a milkshake over Nigel Farage during a city centre walkabout, has been sentenced to 150 hours’ unpaid work, the Press Association reports. He has also been ordered to pay £350 in compensation to Farage for damage to a lapel microphone and for suit cleaning. Crowther admitted common assault and criminal damage.
Here’s the full story:Here’s the full story:
Nigel Farage milkshake attacker ordered to pay Brexiter's suit-cleaning billNigel Farage milkshake attacker ordered to pay Brexiter's suit-cleaning bill
From the Sunday Times’ Tim ShipmanFrom the Sunday Times’ Tim Shipman
1) No hack really knows the nos2) Hunt/Gove probably still ahead in 40-50 range3) If Javid short of 33 and Stewart over4) either Hunt/Gove do a deal or5) Rory could be taking on Boris6) Boris should beat him but he’s a disruptor and Boris has never been out disrupted before1) No hack really knows the nos2) Hunt/Gove probably still ahead in 40-50 range3) If Javid short of 33 and Stewart over4) either Hunt/Gove do a deal or5) Rory could be taking on Boris6) Boris should beat him but he’s a disruptor and Boris has never been out disrupted before
Alberto Costa, the Conservative MP who pushed for a rethink of government policy on European citizens’ rights post-Brexit, said it was no surprise that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator rejected the UK proposal.Alberto Costa, the Conservative MP who pushed for a rethink of government policy on European citizens’ rights post-Brexit, said it was no surprise that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator rejected the UK proposal.
In the House of Commons later today, he will use an urgent question to call on the government to launch a UK taskforce to address the issue. He told the Guardian:In the House of Commons later today, he will use an urgent question to call on the government to launch a UK taskforce to address the issue. He told the Guardian:
“The UK government needs to do a lot lot more. Simply to write a letter to Barnier and expect a positive response is not good enough. The government have not been trying enough to secure EU citizens’s rights.”“The UK government needs to do a lot lot more. Simply to write a letter to Barnier and expect a positive response is not good enough. The government have not been trying enough to secure EU citizens’s rights.”
Costa, whose parents immigrated from Italy to the UK, was forced to resign as parliamentary private secretary to the Scotland secretary, David Mundell, in February after tabling the amendment to ringfence EU citizens’ right, against what was then government policy.Costa, whose parents immigrated from Italy to the UK, was forced to resign as parliamentary private secretary to the Scotland secretary, David Mundell, in February after tabling the amendment to ringfence EU citizens’ right, against what was then government policy.
He won unanimous backing in the house and is now calling for a taskforce to be set up to secure all rights of EU citizens in the event of no deal. He also wants those citizens to be able to simply declare they are living and settled in the UK rather than be forced to apply to remain in the UK under the Home Office’s settled status scheme.He won unanimous backing in the house and is now calling for a taskforce to be set up to secure all rights of EU citizens in the event of no deal. He also wants those citizens to be able to simply declare they are living and settled in the UK rather than be forced to apply to remain in the UK under the Home Office’s settled status scheme.
Although Barnier rebuffed the UK government, it is widely accepted that the European commission does not have the power to ringfence EU citizens’ rights even if it could re-open the withdrawal agreement. This is because the power over issues such as healthcare and social benefits is a national competency, and Brussels cannot order member states to do a deal.Although Barnier rebuffed the UK government, it is widely accepted that the European commission does not have the power to ringfence EU citizens’ rights even if it could re-open the withdrawal agreement. This is because the power over issues such as healthcare and social benefits is a national competency, and Brussels cannot order member states to do a deal.
“Never before in peacetime have the rights of innocent millions of people been put on the table, that’s 1.2 million in the EU and 3.6 million in the UK,” Costa told the BBC.“Never before in peacetime have the rights of innocent millions of people been put on the table, that’s 1.2 million in the EU and 3.6 million in the UK,” Costa told the BBC.
The ConservativeHome website conducts regular surveys of Conservative party members, including covering who they would like as their next leader. According to the latest, published today, 55% of members want Johnson – his highest ever score in these tables. Rory Stewart is in second place, but he is well behind, on just 16%, followed by Dominic Raab, Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt and Sajid Javid, all in single figures.The ConservativeHome website conducts regular surveys of Conservative party members, including covering who they would like as their next leader. According to the latest, published today, 55% of members want Johnson – his highest ever score in these tables. Rory Stewart is in second place, but he is well behind, on just 16%, followed by Dominic Raab, Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt and Sajid Javid, all in single figures.
These are from the Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn.These are from the Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn.
Which Tory contenders will get chopped tonight? Up to 3:* Javid looked likeliest to go overnight, but I'm told he's now "very close" to hitting 33. One Tory MP even rang him straight after his strong @BBCr4today interview to commit. He was buying coffee in Pret at the time (1)Which Tory contenders will get chopped tonight? Up to 3:* Javid looked likeliest to go overnight, but I'm told he's now "very close" to hitting 33. One Tory MP even rang him straight after his strong @BBCr4today interview to commit. He was buying coffee in Pret at the time (1)
* Team Raab are confident he has the 33, "if they all do what they say", but they don't expect to survive the 3rd ballot on Weds.* Stewart was on a firm 28 last night, and still needs some hopefuls to fully commit this afternoon. This is insightful; (2)https://t.co/qFFnvhSAc4* Team Raab are confident he has the 33, "if they all do what they say", but they don't expect to survive the 3rd ballot on Weds.* Stewart was on a firm 28 last night, and still needs some hopefuls to fully commit this afternoon. This is insightful; (2)https://t.co/qFFnvhSAc4
This is from David Gauke, the justice secretary, who is backing Rory Stewart.This is from David Gauke, the justice secretary, who is backing Rory Stewart.
A question for my colleagues who:- want the leadership candidates properly tested- believe we should leave the EU with a deal- want a great communicator capable of pulling off a surprise with the membership ...... how would you feel if @RoryStewartUK got 32 votes tonight?A question for my colleagues who:- want the leadership candidates properly tested- believe we should leave the EU with a deal- want a great communicator capable of pulling off a surprise with the membership ...... how would you feel if @RoryStewartUK got 32 votes tonight?