Brady will not be supervising the leadership contest – which suggests he will be a candidate himself
Brandon Lewis has ruled himself out. The new Prime Minister should be chosen by the end of July.
These are the last days of May
As we write, the Prime Minister is expected to make it clear today that she will step down as Conservative leader on June 10.
Meanwhile, in Peterborough, Farage’s party advances and a Johnson premiership looms – as May is steered towards the exit door
Almost all the Leavers said they will vote for the Brexit Party in the European elections today – but even this information was not volunteered.
Leadsom refused to support an EU second referendum plan that she had not approved
It could just be that the next Minister to depart will be none other than the Prime Minister herself.
May hangs on for now, but faces the music on Friday – and Leadsom walks
It is not the resignation which Tory backbenchers were keenest to see, but it makes the end of May’s prime ministership even more certain.
Andrew Gimson’s Commons sketch: May lacks the authority to get her deal through
The Prime Minister looked as if she was merely going through the motions.
If May isn’t on her way out by the end of today, don’t back her in tomorrow’s European elections
The 1922 Committee Executive has already pointed her towards the exit door. It should now take her gently by the arm, and steer her through it as soon as possible.
Today’s One Nation Conservatives are as dreary as Baldwin, not as exciting as Disraeli
History shows that One Nation Conservatism, once espoused by Powell and Macleod, need not be wet.
The Australian Liberals know who their target voters are. The Conservatives don’t seem to have a clue.
Amidst the gathering leadership election debate, there is a lack of focus on who such voters are and where they live.
The Johnson hype is here. Don’t fall for it.
In a field this crowded and with an electorate so, er, sophisticated, make no assumptions about which names will be forwarded to Party members.
Once again, our survey is in line with an opinion poll
YouGov has Johnson top as Next Tory Leader. So do we. It has him winning run-offs. So do we. It finds 79 per of activists want May out. Our figure was 82 per cent…
The Tory leadership contest should seek to connect with the public, not just Party members
A hectic schedule of hustings should be held. The public should be welcomed in – and proceedings broadcast on social media.
The Conservatives need a new leader by the end of July
The contest that returned Cameron took over six months. Parties in opposition have the luxuxy of time. Parties in government do not – especially this one.
Once May has been dragged out of Downing Street, perhaps it will be seen that she was pursuing a noble Anglican compromise
Condescending men have always underestimated the Prime Minister’s faith, tenacity and sense of duty.
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: May shows grace under pressure, but no sign of having found the answer
The House was becalmed.