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.

WATCH: “Without Brexit there will be no Conservative government and maybe no Conservative Party”, Hunt warns

The Foreign Secretary “pays tribute to Theresa May, and the unflinching sense of duty she has shown”.

WATCH: Raab – “We won’t even give ourselves a shot at a deal unless the EU knows we’re willing to walk away”

“This isn’t the moment for foghorn diplomacy. This is the moment for calm, steely determination.”

WATCH: “I’m an optimist…I believe the world is getting better” – Hancock makes his pitch

“There are dark clouds over Westminster… Britain isn’t broken, it’s politics that’s in a rut.

WATCH: McVey’s launch video. “I want to reinvest in public services and the public sector.”

Her policy platform pledges more money for police, schools and defence, as well as a cut to foreign aid.

Rory Stewart answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The International Development Secretary faces your challenging questions.

Dominic Raab answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The former Brexit Secretary submits to your scrutiny as the leadership race proceeds.

Esther McVey answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The former Work and Pensions Secretary makes her case for the leadership.

Andrea Leadsom answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The former Leader of the House responds to the ConHome audience.

Sajid Javid answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The Home Secretary sets out his stall to persuade members to make him Prime Minister.

Mark Harper answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The former Chief Whip lays out what he believes distinguishes him from the rival contenders.

Matt Hancock answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The Health Secretary offers an insight into his plans for party and nation.

Sam Gyimah answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The former Universities Minister stakes out his ground in the leadership race.

Michael Gove answers ConservativeHome readers’ questions

The Environment Secretary tells this site what he would do if given the chance to lead.

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.