MPs’ Backing: Rishi Claims 140 versus Liz’s 153
The endorsements of MPs are actually symbolic slightly than decisive; they, like extraordinary Tory members, have just one vote within the remaining spherical. That mentioned, they nonetheless carry some weight as a result of as within the phrases of ConservativeHome editor Paul Goodman, “If as a Social gathering member you possibly can’t fairly make up your thoughts, would possibly it not be wise to let Tory MPs do it for you? In spite of everything, they should work with the winner, or attempt to, within the cockpit of the Commons – amidst a tradition that shrivels the ability of that 80-seat majority.” Therefore the continuing effort by the 2 campaigns to assert as many endorsements as potential…
Staff Rishi have alerted Guido to the next MPs’ endorsements: Alan Mak, Andrew Percy, Ben Spencer, Caroline Ansell, Charles Walker, Dan Poulter, Gary Sambrook, Helen Grant, Jack Brereton, Jeremy Wright, John Baron, Matt Vickers, Peter Bottomley and Rob Courts. All of whom will little question thank Guido for not overlooking their allegiance at this late stage within the recreation. This halves the endorsement hole from 26 to 13 15 in Liz’s favour.
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UPDATE: YouGov’s membership ballot appears fairly fixed:
