It doesn’t matter how far ahead one candidate is, this race must run all the way
Predictably, some MPs apparently think it can all be left down to them to settle now. But it can’t, and it mustn’t. Country and party deserve a full contest.
The poll which should give those backing a 2050 zero emissions pledge pause for thought
Sky Data’s numbers suggest that there is no public agreement on how to bear the large costs of the proposal.
Next Tory Leader. Our eve of poll snap survey. Johnson wins over half the vote – a record high.
In our view, his support is a mix of genuine enthusiasm and a certain resignation: a sense that now is the time to give him a go.
Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Javid takes on the old school tie
Davidson introduced the Home Secretary, who does not yet shine as brightly as his talents should enable him to do.
Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Johnson has a successful launch, but the feral beasts are not happy
He is doing well because managerialism and bureaucratic language are not enough.
Corbyn will win if today’s Commons motion is passed. And Tory leadership candidates know it.
Gove, Stewart and perhaps others too could see their standing and prospects damaged this afternoon.
Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Stewart is the star of the show
He reproached the advocates of no deal for telling a fairy tale.
Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Harper warns that making and breaking another promise will put rocket boosters under Farage
Leadsom threw such caution to the winds and promised Britain will leave the EU on 31st October.
Tax cut promises, spending hike pledges – and an air of unreality
We apologise for not being swept away by the mania for new announcements that infests this leadership contest.
Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: amid the encircling gloom, Gove fights on, he fights to win
The Environment Secretary reminded everyone that he is the most aggressive debater in the race.
Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Hancock versus Hunt, or optimism versus experience
The Conservative Party’s version of Candide contrasted with the stiff, decent voice of the Establishment.
Johnson. Not the Prime Minister we deserve. But the Prime Minister we need right now.
A general election is rolling down the tracks. And he is the man best placed to see off Corbyn and Farage.
Johnson’s bandwagon rolls on, Davidson declares for the Home Secretary – and Gove deploys weapons of mass distraction
Also: don’t cut members out of the contest. And the right exam question for candidates is: who can best win a general election?
ConHome’s snap leadership election survey. Johnson puts on ten points – and bestrides our table like a colossus
He is set to cakewalk this contest if his colleagues in the Commons put his name before the members.
Citizens of nowhere? Or citizens of somewhere? Who should the Conservatives be targeting? Our joint event with Policy Exchange.
With Lynton Crosby, Andrew Feldman, Ben Houchen and Amber Rudd – on June 18, livestreamed on this site.