Conservative leadership election. Candidates’ polices – full list
Each week, we are summarising the announcements made by those vying to succeed May as Prime Minister.
The 17 Conservative MPs who rebelled against the Government on prorogation – and the ministers who failed to vote
Margot James resigned as a minister following her rebellion. Meanwhile, the Chancellor joined Gauke and Clark in failing to support the Government.
The final four candidates shortlisted in the Montgomeryshire selection race
A local councillor, a former MP, a Brexit-focused economic analyst, and a former RAF pilot turned farmer will compete for the role on Saturday.
“This will most likely be the last time I will speak at length as Prime Minister…” – May on the state of politics
The Prime Minister deplores the “rancour and tribal bitterness” of modern debate, and criticises politicians “making promises you cannot keep”.
Dates of the Conservative leadership hustings for Party members
The final one takes place in London this evening, bringing this series of events to an end.
Felicity Buchan selected as Conservative candidate for Kensington
She will take on Emma Dent Coad, who has a majority of 20.
Conservative leadership election. Candidates’ polices – full list
Each week, we are summarising the announcements made by those vying to succeed May as Prime Minister.
Johnson endorses Conservative Voice’s proposal for a Party Commission to pursue democratic reform
Quite what such a Commission would recommend – and what a new leader would implement – remains to be seen, of course.
Hunt is “deeply saddened” by Darroch quitting
The Foreign Secretary adds that “standing up for Britain means standing up for the finest diplomats in the world”.
Shortlist for the South Cambridgeshire Conservative candidate selection
Boris Johnson’s former Head of Policy, the former Co-Chair of Women for Britain, and a geneticist who manages the Conservative Policy Forum make the final.
Conservative leadership election. Candidates’ polices – full list
Each week, we are summarising the announcements made by those vying to succeed May as Prime Minister.
The full text of the two leadership candidates’ letters to all Tory councillors
Each contender was able to write directly to the almost 7,500 locally elected Conservatives – a sizeable and influential part of the electorate.
“We will explore ways to ensure that gender stereotypes do not limit the choices of girls or boys.” Mordaunt’s equalities speech. Full text.
“We’ll be delivering pilots to see how curriculum resources, teacher training or workshops with pupils and parents can challenge expectations and attitudes.”
“United we will win. United we will prosper.” Hunt’s Brexit plan – full text
“A Prime Minister willing to walk away. But a Prime Minister who will give negotiations a chance, and put in place a proper strategy to ensure they succeed.”
Conservative leadership election. Candidates’ polices – full list
Each week, we are summarising the announcements made by those vying to succeed May as Prime Minister.