Four MPs will be shortlisted before party conference, with Badenoch, Cleverly, Tugendhat and Patel current favouritesThe Conservatives will elect their new leader in November after the party agreed to an extended timetable to...
Read MoreDamian Green and Steve Baker endorse shadow security minister as they seek to ‘transcend old divisions’Two senior Tories have thrown their weight behind Tom Tugendhat to be the new Conservative party leader.Damian...
Read MoreIdea for interim leader and candidates not chosen until autumn conflicting with desire to act soonerSenior Tories have failed to reach agreement about a timetable for their leadership contest, with a big split existing between...
Read MorePowerful voice of Tory backbenchers says he will no longer contest Altrincham and Sale West seatSir Graham Brady, whose role as chair of the Conservative party’s 1922 Committee saw him usher three prime ministers out of...
Read MoreAfter being a thorn in the side of most of the leaders he has served under, the ‘grey suit’ backbencher is preparing, at 35, to move onThe past 12 months have pushed the Conservative party to breaking point. But...
Read MoreSir Graham Brady says ex-PM hit threshold of nominations to secure place on final ballot in Tory leadership raceThe chair of the committee of Conservative backbenchers has suggested the former prime minister Boris Johnson had...
Read MoreNominations for next Tory leader will close at 2pm on Monday before next prime minister is confirmed on 28 OctoberLiz Truss to quit as prime minister – full storyAttempting to steady the ship is Conservative MP Sir Roger...
Read MoreNominations for next Tory leader will close at 2pm on Monday before next prime minister is confirmed on 28 October• Liz Truss to quit as prime minister – full storyAttempting to steady the ship is Conservative MP Sir...
Read MoreThere is little clarity about how the prime minister will be replaced, but this is what we knowTruss resigns – live news updatesLiz Truss has resigned as prime minister, saying she expects a replacement to be in place by...
Read MoreRevealed: four ways that the prime minister might be shown the doorUnder Tory party rules, a new leader cannot be challenged through official procedures for at least a year after entering office. But there are other routes. MPs...
Read MoreParty chair’s ‘very provocative and very silly’ warning risks ‘breaking the dam’, say backbenchers Conservative MPs are warning of a backlash after threats they could lose the whip if they vote...
Read MoreThis live blog is now closed. Read our latest full report hereQ: Lord Frost says Penny Mordaunt is not up to the job. You have worked with her. Do you agree with him?Truss says she will not be making any disparaging comments...
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