2016 Conservative Party leadership election

British leadership election July 2016 July 2016 2016 Conservative Party leadership election presidential no 2005 Conservative Party leadership election 2005 2019 Conservative Party leadership election 2019 2016 7 5 2016 07 11 yes First ballot Second ballot Members' vote Theresa May (2015) (cropped).jpg 120 120 160 0 0 160x160px Theresa May 165 (50.2%) 199 (60.5%) Unopposed Andrea_Leadsom_2016.jpg 120 120 160 0 0 160x160px Andrea Leadsom 66 (20.1%) 84 (25.5%) Withdrew Michael Gove government portrait 2015 (cropped).jpg 120 120 160 0 0 160x160px Michael Gove 48 (14.6%) 46 (14.0%) Eliminated Stephen Crabb 2015 (cropped).jpg 120 120 160 0 0 160x160px Stephen Crabb 0 34 (10.3%) Withdrew Withdrew Liam Fox 2016.jpg 130 120 160 0 0 160x160px Liam Fox 16 (4.9%) Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Leader David Cameron Theresa May The 2016 Conservative Party leadership election was held due to Prime Minister David Cameron's resignation as party leader. He had resigned after losing the national referendum to leave the European Union. Cameron, who supported Britain's continued membership of the EU, announced his resignation on 24 June, saying that he would step down by October. Theresa May won the contest on 11 July 2016, after the withdrawal of Andrea Leadsom left her as the sole candidate. Conservative members of Parliament had voted initially in a series of ballots to determine which two candidates would go forward to a nationwide ballot of Conservative Party members for the final decision. Five Conservative MPs put themselves forward as candidates: Justice Secretary Michael Gove, Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb, former Defence Secretary Liam Fox, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change Andrea Leadsom, and Home Secretary Theresa May. Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson, seen as the front runner by political analysts, chose not to run after Gove withdrew his backing and announced his own candidacy. In the first-round ballot, May, gaining the support of half of Conservative MPs, was placed first with Leadsom in second place. Fox was eliminated on the first ballot; Crabb withdrew later that day. Gove was eliminated in the second round of voting. Before the Conservative Party members were due to cast their votes, Leadsom withdrew from the contest on 11 July.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/11/conservative-leadership-andrea-leadsom-pulls-out-of-race Andrea Leadsom pulls out of Conservative leadership race 11 July 2016 The Guardian https://web.archive.org/web/20170625061303/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/11/conservative-leadership-andrea-leadsom-pulls-out-of-race 25 June 2017 live 10 June 2017 dmy-all May was appointed party leader later that day, and prime minister on 13 July. She appointed Boris Johnson, Fox and Leadsom to her Cabinet, respectively as Foreign Secretary, international trade secretary, and environment secretary. If not for Leadsom's withdrawal, Conservative Party members would have directly elected a new prime minister for the first time; this is what happened in the next Conservative leadership election in 2019. Background During the 2015 general election campaign, David Cameron, then leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister, announced that he would not seek a third term; he was therefore expected to stand down before the following general election – at that time, expected to occur in 2020 – although he spoke of serving a full term.Kirkup James By 2020, the Conservative Party leader will be... not who you expect https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/politics-blog/11492947/By-2020-the-Conservative-Party-leader-will-be-.-.-.-not-who-you-expect.html 25 March 2015 The Daily Telegraph live https://web.archive.org/web/20150813155834/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/politics-blog/11492947/By-2020-the-Conservative-Party-leader-will-be-.-.-.-not-who-you-expect.html 13 August 2015 dmy-all Following a manifesto commitment, Cameron and the Conservative Party introduced legislation for a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union, which was held on 23 June 2016. Cameron and the Government supported a Remain vote, although the Conservative Party was officially neutral in the campaign and many Conservative politicians, including some Cabinet members, campaigned to Leave. There was speculation during the campaign as to whether Cameron would resign if Leave won, but on the day of the referendum, both Leave- and Remain-supporting Conservatives called for him to stay whatever the result. thumb|Cameron announces his pending resignation outside 10 Downing Street on 24 June; he left office on 13 July|left A Leave win was announced on the morning of 24 June 2016, and Cameron announced shortly afterward that he would be stepping down. He said that he would continue in post while the leadership election was ongoing, with the new leader to be in place in time for the party conference in October.David Cameron announces his resignation – full statement https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/david-cameron-announces-his-resignation---full-statement/ The Telegraph 29 June 2016 24 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160629101002/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/david-cameron-announces-his-resignation---full-statement/ 29 June 2016 dmy-all However, the way in which events unfolded resulted in his much earlier departure. The campaign was framed by whether candidates had supported Remain or Leave; initial speculation by some analysts was that a Leave supporter would be more likely to win.Sunday Politics, BBC, 26 June 2016 Based on media speculation, the front runners on 29 June were Boris Johnson (Leave) and Theresa May (Remain),Cooper Charlie 29 June 2016 Boris Johnson and Theresa May rally support for Tory leadership race https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-race-boris-johnson-theresa-may-new-prime-minister-7108171.html The Independent London, UK 29 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160628231645/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-race-boris-johnson-theresa-may-new-prime-minister-7108171.html 28 June 2016 dmy-all with Johnson the early favorite.Mason Rowena 2016-06-24 Boris Johnson favourite to replace David Cameron as PM after Brexit https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/24/boris-johnson-favourite-to-replace-david-cameron-as-pm-after-brexit 2026-08-30 The Guardian en-GB 0261-3077 Johnson's candidacy was expected to be supported by Michael Gove, the two having worked together for Leave through the referendum campaign, as well as by Andrea Leadsom.Tim Shipman, All Out War However, earlier that week, May was leading by a narrow margin in opinion polls commissioned by The TimesMay is Tory favourite after surge in support https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/may-is-tory-favourite-after-surge-in-support-q0nqsmh52 The Times London, UK 28 June 2016 28 June 2016 and by The Independent.Osborne Samuel 28 June 2016 Theresa May beats Boris Johnson in poll for next Prime Minister https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-brexit-poll-boris-johnson-theresa-may-prime-minister-conservative-party-leader-a7106941.html The Independent London, UK 28 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160628094235/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-brexit-poll-boris-johnson-theresa-may-prime-minister-conservative-party-leader-a7106941.html 28 June 2016 dmy-all Gove, previously seen as a key ally of the Johnson campaign, announced his own candidacy three hours before nominations closed, stating that he had reluctantly come to the conclusion that Johnson could not "provide the leadership or build the team for the task ahead". Johnson subsequently withdrew from the leadership race.Hughes Laura 30 June 2016 Boris Johnson announces he will not run for Prime Minister as Michael Gove declares his bid after claiming his colleague 'cannot provide the leadership' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-and-theresa-may-go-head-to-head-in-conservative-le/ The Telegraph London, UK 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630082803/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-and-theresa-may-go-head-to-head-in-conservative-le/ 30 June 2016 dmy-all https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36672591 Boris Johnson rules himself out of Conservative leader race BBC News 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160701043501/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36672591 1 July 2016 dmy-all The Telegraph stated that Gove's actions in undermining Johnson's leadership aspirations constituted "the most spectacular political assassination in a generation".Swinford Steven Boris Johnson's allies accuse Michael Gove of 'systematic and calculated plot' to destroy his leadership hopes The Telegraph 1 July 2016 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calculated-plot-to-destroy-his-leadership-hopes/ar-AAhPpwa?ocid=spartandhp dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160819030551/http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calculated-plot-to-destroy-his-leadership-hopes/ar-AAhPpwa?ocid=spartandhp 19 August 2016 dmy-all 1 July 2016 Gove's move was compared to the betrayals of fiction with, for example, Johnson's father, Stanley Johnson, quoting "Et tu, Brute?".Laura Hughes https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-wont-run-for-prime-minister-after-michael-gove-ent/ Conservative MPs in uproar as Boris Johnson 'rips party apart' by withdrawing from leadership contest after ambush by Michael Gove The Daily Telegraph 31 May 2016 1 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630150946/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-wont-run-for-prime-minister-after-michael-gove-ent/ 30 June 2016 dmy-all Boris Johnson's father: Et tu, Brute? BBC News 30 June 2016 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-36677450 2 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160702002019/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36677450 2 July 2016 dmy-all Some of Johnson's allies subsequently began shifting their support to May, because they perceived a "systematic and calculated plot" by Gove to remove their candidate from the race.Swinford Steven 30 June 2016 Boris Johnson's allies accuse Michael Gove of 'systematic and calculated plot' to destroy his leadership hopes https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calc/ The Telegraph London, UK 1 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630224842/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calc/ 30 June 2016 dmy-all By 5 July 2016, Gove was in a distant third place in the leadership race based on the number of endorsements received from other MPs. He was eliminated in the second MPs' ballot. A post-contest analysis in The Daily Telegraph noted that the £275,000 contributions to Theresa May's campaign "dwarfed her rivals", and Cameron's original honours list contained the names of two major Conservative party donors who supported her campaign.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/04/theresa-may-pulled-in-21000-a-day-in-donations-to-her-successful/ Theresa May drawn into David Cameron honours row after she accepted £35,000 from Tory donors whose names were taken off list Daily Telegraph Christopher Hope 4 August 2016 8 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160916020445/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/04/theresa-may-pulled-in-21000-a-day-in-donations-to-her-successful/ 16 September 2016 dmy-all Campaign and key issues The initial days of the campaign remained overshadowed by the fallout from Gove's entry into the race and Johnson's departure. May gathered the most support from MPs early on. Gavin Williamson – later to be appointed Chief Whip by May – was her parliamentary campaign manager and responsible for rallying this support, together with a small group of MPs including Julian Smith, Kris Hopkins, Simon Kirby, Karen Bradley and George Hollingbery.https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/weekend/2016/07/18/interview-chief-whip-gavin-williamson-mp-on-his-factory-worker-beginnings-and-recent-promotion/ Interview: Chief Whip Gavin Williamson MP on his factory worker beginnings and recent promotion Express & Star 18 July 2016 2016-09-19 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160919225909/http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/weekend/2016/07/18/interview-chief-whip-gavin-williamson-mp-on-his-factory-worker-beginnings-and-recent-promotion/ 19 September 2016 dmy-all In the initial days of the campaign, Leadsom said that she would not rule out involving Nigel Farage, then the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), in Brexit negotiations; the May campaign criticised Leadsom for claimed UKIP links.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 Nigel Farage quits – and Conservative leadership race BBC News 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630001335/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 30 June 2016 dmy-all Leadsom had approached the Johnson campaign with a proposed deal not to run in exchange for being made one of his top three ministers. Johnson agreed to the deal, but was too late in communicating the decision, and Leadsom chose to run for leader.https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/why-michael-gove-s-plotting-led-to-boris-johnsons-downfall-a3287406.html Why Michael Gove's plotting led to Boris Johnson's downfall 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704123608/http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/why-michael-gove-s-plotting-led-to-boris-johnsons-downfall-a3287406.html 4 July 2016 dmy-all All five candidates for the Conservative leadership said that they would not call an early general election, relying instead on the Conservative mandate secured at the 2015 election.Tim Ross, Tory leadership battle: Five questions for five contenders – here's how they replied https://web.archive.org/web/20160705152401/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/tory-leadership-battle-five-questions-for-five-contenders---here/ 5 July 2016 , The Daily Telegraph (2 July 2016). The five candidates also rejected the idea of calling a second referendum on British withdrawal from the EU, pledging to take the UK out of the Union, although on different timeframes. Among the key issues that emerged during the Conservative leadership campaign were: The status of EU citizens living in the UK. The government stated following the EU referendum that the long-term status of EU nationals living in the UK and UK nationals living elsewhere in the EU would be a question for the next government, with the current government saying only that there would be "no immediate change" to EU nationals' status.Peter Walker, Government refuses to guarantee EU citizens living in UK can stay https://web.archive.org/web/20161113221203/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/government-refuses-guarantee-eu-citizens-living-in-uk-can-stay 13 November 2016 , The Guardian (4 July 2016).Brexit: Rights of EU citizens living in UK sparks row https://web.archive.org/web/20160705214143/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36707573 5 July 2016 , BBC News (4 July 2016). May suggested that the status of EU citizens living in the UK could be part of exit negotiations; the other four Conservative leadership candidates opposed this notion, saying that EU nationals living in the UK should not be "negotiating chips" and pledging to allow EU nationals to remain in the country if chosen as prime minister.Andrea Leadsom: EU citizens in UK are not bargaining chips https://web.archive.org/web/20160705132922/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36701856 5 July 2016 , BBC News (5 July 2016). When to trigger Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the process of withdrawal from the European Union by the UK. May and Gove both stated that they would not invoke Article 50 before 2017.Leadsom, candidate to lead Britain, would be quick to trigger article 50 https://web.archive.org/web/20170712030209/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-leadsom-idUSKCN0ZJ0AT 12 July 2017 , Reuters (3 July 2016).Gove, candidate to lead Britain, says no article 50 this year https://web.archive.org/web/20160817133622/http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSU8N0Z1019 17 August 2016 , Reuters (1 July 2016). Leadsom called for a quick invocation of Article 50 and short negotiations, although she did not put forward a specific timeframe.Robert Hutton & Simon Kennedy, Race for U.K. prime minister heats up as Brexit plans differ https://web.archive.org/web/20160706161039/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-britain-tories-feeb5066-429d-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac-20160705-story.html 6 July 2016 , Bloomberg (5 July 2016). Fox put forward a specific date, saying: "I would like to see us leaving the EU on January 1, 2019. That means we will have to activate the Article 50 process by the end of this year." What level of access to the European single market Britain should seek, and the future of migration policy and the free movement of EU nationals in the UK.Tory leadership candidates on the single market https://web.archive.org/web/20160706153710/http://www.theweek.co.uk/74176/tory-leadership-candidates-on-the-single-market 6 July 2016 , The Week (5 July 2016). Fox, the most right-wing of the five candidates, said that he only supported membership in the single market if the UK was allowed to completely opt-out of the free movement of people, which is viewed as extremely unlikely. Gove and Leadsom took a tough line of free movement, with Gove pledging to "end free movement [and] introduce an Australian-style points-based system for immigration" and Leadsom pledging that free movement "will end" without mentioning the single market. Crabb took what The Week described as "the most pro-single market stance" of the candidates, saying it was "vital" for the UK to have "as close an economic relationship with the EU as we have now" while also speaking of "controlling" immigration, signalling some willingness to compromise with the EU. May stated that it was her "priority to allow British companies to trade with the single market in goods and services" but said that she would not accept a deal "that involves accepting the free movement of people as it has worked hitherto"—also signalling willingness to some future compromise deal with the EU. Fox also pledged to reduce net migration to the tens of thousands, while Leadsom, Crabb and Gove did not specifically pledged to do so; May has said: "I think net migration in the tens of thousands is sustainable, but it is going to take time." Whether to approve the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a decision which was delayed to at least October 2016 in the wake of the Brexit referendum vote and the Conservative leadership campaign.Airport expansion decision on hold https://web.archive.org/web/20160703002913/http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36671328 3 July 2016 , BBC News (30 June 2016). Boris Johnson, who opted not to run, was a staunch opponent of the proposal; May and Gove, whose constituencies are near Heathrow, have dealt with noise complaints in the past but did not publicly take a stand on a third runway during the leadership campaign. Crabb, by contrast, said during the campaign that he was "a strong supporter of a third runway" at the airport to boost the economy.Joe Murphy, Stephen Crabb: I'd give go-ahead for third runway at Heathrow Airport https://web.archive.org/web/20160705212459/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/stephen-crabb-i-d-give-goahead-for-third-runway-at-heathrow-a3287356.html 5 July 2016 , London Evening Standard (4 July 2016). An editorial in The Guardian noted that the Brexit-dominated leadership campaign presented a danger that the next prime minister would be chosen on this basis at a time when several major domestic issues would also demand the prime minister's attention, such as the disputes between the government and unions representing teachers and junior doctors.The Guardian view on the next PM's in-tray: much more than Brexit https://web.archive.org/web/20160706162942/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/05/the-guardian-view-on-the-next-prime-minister-in-tray-much-more-than-brexit 6 July 2016 , The Guardian (5 July 2016). An interview with Leadsom in The Times in early July created some controversy. The article quoted Leadsom as saying that motherhood gave her a better political perspective than May — who is childless — although Leadsom protested the article misrepresented her views. She later apologised to May.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36760986 Andrea Leadsom apologises to Theresa May over motherhood remark BBC News 11 July 2016 11 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160711000143/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36760986 11 July 2016 dmy-all There was also controversy about claimed inaccuracies in Leadsom's CV.Jamie Micklethwaite https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/andrea-leadsom-cv-tory-hopefuls-former-colleague-disputes-claim-mp-was-a-banker-a3291191.html Andrea Leadsom CV: Former colleague disputes claim MP was a banker London Evening Standard 8 July 2016 11 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160711083219/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/andrea-leadsom-cv-tory-hopefuls-former-colleague-disputes-claim-mp-was-a-banker-a3291191.html 11 July 2016 dmy-all Meanwhile, Crabb, after his candidacy had ended, was reported to have been sexting a woman despite being married and stressing family values in his campaign.Siobhan Fenton https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dwp-secretary-stephen-crabb-accused-of-hypocrisy-after-sexting-woman-a7128451.html DWP Secretary Stephen Crabb accused of 'hypocrisy' after 'sexting' woman The Independent 11 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160710141734/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dwp-secretary-stephen-crabb-accused-of-hypocrisy-after-sexting-woman-a7128451.html 10 July 2016 dmy-all Leadsom withdrew from the contest on 11 July,https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36763208 Theresa May set to be UK PM after Andrea Leadsom quits BBC 19 June 2016 11 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160711120043/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36763208 11 July 2016 dmy-all arguing that May should become leader promptly.Daily Politics, BBC2, 11 July 2016 Election procedure The election process for selecting the leader of the Conservative Party is overseen by the Conservative 1922 Committee, although election procedures are approved by the Board of the Conservative Party.Michael Wilkinson, Who will be our next Prime Minister as David Cameron resigns following EU Referendum defeat? https://web.archive.org/web/20160624152126/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/who-will-be-our-next-prime-minister-as-david-cameron-resigns-fol/ 24 June 2016 , The Daily Telegraph (24 June 2016).Conservative leader: Who might succeed David Cameron? https://web.archive.org/web/20160627023105/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36618738 27 June 2016 , BBC News (24 June 2016).Party Structure and Organisation https://web.archive.org/web/20161005230159/https://www.conservatives.com/Members/Party-Structure-and-Organisation 5 October 2016 , Conservative and Unionist Party (accessed 24 June 2016). Nominations for the leadership are invited by the Chairman of the 1922 Committee (Graham Brady at the time), acting as Returning Officer for all stages of the election. Candidates must be proposed and seconded in writing, with names of the proposers and seconders being published. When nominations close, a list of valid nominations is published. If there is only one valid nomination, that person is declared elected. If only two valid nominations are received, both names go forward to the general membership of the Party. If more than two nominations are received, a ballot is held within the Parliamentary Party on the Tuesday immediately following the closing date for nominations. An exhaustive ballot system is used to select two candidates to go forward to the general membership of the Party. A ballot paper is produced and issued to all Conservative Members in the House of Commons, who indicate one choice from the candidates listed. Proxy votes are possible. The ballot is conducted in secret. If there are three candidates in the first ballot, the two who receive the most votes go forward to the general membership. If there are more than three, the candidate receiving the fewest votes is eliminated and a second ballot, under the same rules, is held the following Thursday. If there are no more than three candidates in the second ballot, the two receiving the most votes go forward to the general membership. If a third ballot is required, it is held the following Tuesday. This process is repeated as often as necessary, on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays. When a ballot with only three candidates is reached, the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes go forward to the general membership. Candidates may withdraw their names at any time, "up to 24 hours of the opening of the ballot", but no new nominations will be accepted after the first ballot. The two candidates selected by the Parliamentary Party are then put to the full membership of the Party (specifically, "all the members of the Conservative Party in good standing who have been members for not less than three months prior to the date of the announcement of the Vote of Confidence") in a postal ballot. Each Party member, on a "one member, one vote" basis, may vote for their preferred candidate. It is not explicitly stated in the rules from when the three months applies, in the eventuality of the leader resigning, but Rule 5 in the "Rules for the Election of the Leader" (which appears as Schedule 2 to the Constitution of the Conservative Party) gives this as "immediately prior to the close of the ballot for the election of the Leader".https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN01366/SN01366.pdf Leadership Elections: Conservative Party Kelly Richard Lester Paul 7 December 2005 Parliament of the United Kingdom 25 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160820172114/https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN01366/SN01366.pdf 20 August 2016 dmy-all The Chairman of the 1922 Committee consults with the Board of the Conservative Party to agree the closing date for the ballot, which will be "as soon as practicable" after the date of the last ballot in the Parliamentary Party. The chairman, as returning officer, shall agree with the Board who is responsible, under his direction, for the receipt and counting of the votes, and the chairman announces the results "as soon as practicable" to a meeting of the Parliamentary Party and representatives of the Conservative Party. Should only a single candidate be nominated, or all but one candidate be eliminated or withdraw before the scheduled end of the election (set in this instance as 9 September 2016), that single (or remaining) candidate is elected effectively unopposed without—if applicable—the votes of the party membership being issued (or counted if the ballot papers have already been issued). Results The first ballot of MPs was held on 5 July. The results were announced at 18:30 by 1922 Committee chairman Graham Brady. May placed first, far ahead of her closest rival Leadsom. Fifth-placed candidate Fox was knocked out of the race, and Crabb withdrew following scandalous revelations about his private life;https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/stephen-crabbs-ambitions-derailed-sex-11595927 Stephen Crabb's ambitions may be derailed by sex texts scandal Williamson David 2016-07-11 walesonline 2018-11-16 both endorsed May. Gove, Leadsom and May went through to the second ballot held on 7 July.Anushka Asthana & Rowena Mason, Theresa May wins first round of voting in Tory leadership race https://web.archive.org/web/20160909212019/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/05/theresa-may-wins-first-round-of-voting-in-tory-leadership-race 9 September 2016 , The Guardian (5 July 2016). May again was the clear winner, with Leadsom beating Gove, which meant that May and Leadsom went through to the members' ballot, the result of which was due to be announced on 9 September. However, on 11 July, Leadsom withdrew from the race, saying it is in the "best interests of the country", leaving May as the only candidate. Conservative MP and Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Graham Brady, announced that May would be confirmed as Conservative Party leader as soon as the party's board had been consulted.http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-07-11/theresa-may-set-to-be-confirmed-as-new-leader-of-conservative-party/ May set to be confirmed as new leader of Tory Party Itv.com 11 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160814225054/http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-07-11/theresa-may-set-to-be-confirmed-as-new-leader-of-conservative-party/ 14 August 2016 dmy-all She was confirmed as leader; David Cameron tendered his resignation as prime minister on 13 July, with May accepting the Queen's invitation to succeed him shortly afterwards. Having been appointed prime minister, she entered 10 Downing Street with a speech emphasising the term Unionist in the name of the party, reminding all of "the precious, precious bond between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland."https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36789572 Theresa May: Word unionist 'very important to me' 13 July 2016 BBC 14 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160714214126/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36789572 14 July 2016 dmy-all After she became Prime Minister, May's cabinet appointments tilted to the right, according to The Guardian; but her speech clearly targeted the left, with a promise to combat the "burning injustice" in British society and create a union "between all of our citizens" and promising to be an advocate for the "ordinary working-class family" and not for the affluent in the UK. "The government I lead will be driven not by the interests of the privileged few but by yours. We will do everything we can to give you more control over your lives. ... When we take the big calls, we'll think not of the powerful, but you. When we pass new laws we'll listen not to the mighty, but to you. When it comes to taxes we'll prioritise not the wealthy but you."Stewart Heather 14 July 2016 Theresa May appeals to centre ground but cabinet tilts to the right https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/13/theresa-may-becomes-britains-prime-minister The Guardian London, UK 14 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160713235732/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/13/theresa-may-becomes-britains-prime-minister 13 July 2016 dmy-all In the first and second ballots, Prime Minister David Cameron was the only abstention. : CandidateFirst ballot:5 July 2016Second ballot:7 July 2016Members' vote(Cancelled)Votes%Votes%Votes% Conservative Party (UK)Theresa May 165 50.2 199 60.5 Unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Andrea Leadsom 66 20.1 84 25.5colspan="2" Withdrew Conservative Party (UK) Michael Gove 48 14.6 46 14.0colspan="2" Eliminated Conservative Party (UK) Stephen Crabb 34 10.3 colspan="4" Withdrew, endorsed May Conservative Party (UK) Liam Fox 16 4.9 colspan="4" Eliminated, endorsed May Turnout 329 99.7 329 99.7 colspan=2 Theresa May unopposed 2016 Conservative Party leadership election MP votes.chart 2016 Conservative Party leadership election MP votes.tab 450px Academic analysis Analysis of the results of the second ballot by Jeffery et al., published in the journal Parliamentary Affairs, have shown that Conservative MPs could be split into three electoral groups: Remain-backing Conservative MPs were more likely to support May, while Leave-backing MPs were split between socially liberal Leave MPs, who were more likely to back Gove, and socially conservative Leave MPs, who showed a greater propensity to vote for Leadsom.Jeffery David Heppell Tim Hayton Richard Crines Andrew The Conservative Party Leadership Election of 2016: An Analysis of the Voting Motivations of Conservative Parliamentarians Parliamentary Affairs 71 2 263–282 10.1093/pa/gsx027 dmy-all 2018 free Timeline 24 June 2016 – Following the result of the referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron announces his resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party. 27 June 2016 – The 1922 Committee announce the arrangements for the leadership contest. 28 June 2016 – Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announces he will not run for leader; Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tells Good Morning Britain that he is "seriously considering" putting himself forward as a candidate. 28 June 2016 – Stephen Crabb becomes the first Conservative MP to formally announce his candidacy for the leadership. He runs on a ticket with Business Secretary Sajid Javid as his pick for Chancellor of the Exchequer. 29 June 2016 – Leadership nominations by the Parliamentary Party open at 18:00 BST.http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20160628/281638189511393 What happens now? The Daily Telegraph 28 June 2016 7 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160816101937/http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20160628/281638189511393 16 August 2016 dmy-all 30 June 2016 – Michael Gove announces his bid to become party leader. 30 June 2016 – Boris Johnson, the former Mayor of London and the bookies' favourite, announces that he will not enter the leadership contest. 30 June 2016 – Theresa May, Andrea Leadsom and Liam Fox also announce their leadership campaigns. 30 June 2016 – Nominations close at noon. 3 July 2016 – Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond endorses Theresa May, commending her "old-fashioned British pragmatism."https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/philip-hammond-the-country-needs-theresa-may-and-a-good-dose-of/ Philip Hammond: The country needs Theresa May and a 'good dose of old-fashioned British pragmatism' The Daily Telegraph 3 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704131217/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/philip-hammond-the-country-needs-theresa-may-and-a-good-dose-of/ 4 July 2016 dmy-all 4 July 2016 – Boris Johnson endorses Andrea Leadsom, saying she has "the zap, the drive, and the determination" to unite the party.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/boris-johnson-endorses-andrea-leadsom-in-tory-leadership-bid Boris Johnson endorses Andrea Leadsom in Tory leadership bid Anushka Asthana Rowena Mason 4 July 2016 The Guardian 5 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160705141255/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/boris-johnson-endorses-andrea-leadsom-in-tory-leadership-bid 5 July 2016 dmy-all 5 July 2016 – Liam Fox is eliminated in the first ballot held by the Parliamentary Party and endorses Theresa May; Stephen Crabb withdraws from the race and endorses Theresa May. 7 July 2016 – Michael Gove is eliminated in the second ballot held by the Parliamentary Party; Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom proceed to the party membership ballot. 9 July 2016 – The Times reports that Leadsom had told one of its reporters that she would be better placed to lead the country because she has children, whereas May does not.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/andrea-leadsom-meet-the-conservative-party-leadership-candidate/ Who is Andrea Leadsom and why has she pulled out of the Conservative Party leadership race? 11 July 2016 The Telegraph https://web.archive.org/web/20170808153718/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/andrea-leadsom-meet-the-conservative-party-leadership-candidate/ 8 August 2017 live 10 June 2017 dmy-all 11 July 2016 – Leadsom withdraws from the leadership race and May becomes Leader of the Conservative Party. 12 July 2016 – David Cameron chairs his final Cabinet meeting as May plans her cabinet.Michael Wilkinson, Theresa May plans her top team as David Cameron chairs his final Cabinet as prime minister https://web.archive.org/web/20160712165818/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/12/theresa-may-builds-cabinet-prime-minister-david-cameron-live/ 12 July 2016 , The Daily Telegraph (12 July 2016). 13 July 2016 – Following his last Prime Minister's Questions, Cameron offers his resignation to the Queen at Buckingham Palace and recommends that she invite May to form a government. The Queen accepts Cameron's resignation, and invites May to form a government.David Cameron says being PM 'the greatest honour' in final Downing Street speech https://web.archive.org/web/20160713212411/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36778350 13 July 2016 , BBC News (13 July 2016). 13 July 2016 – Prime Minister Theresa May appoints Boris Johnson, who declined to run for the premiership, the new Foreign Secretary.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-13/boris-johnson-appointed-u-k-foreign-secretary-in-may-government Boris Johnson Appointed U.K. Foreign Secretary in May Government RobDotHutton Robert Hutton Bloomberg L.P. 13 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160713214652/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-13/boris-johnson-appointed-u-k-foreign-secretary-in-may-government 13 July 2016 dmy-all Candidates Name Born(age at time of contest) Constituency Most recent position(s) (at time of contest) Pre-referendum position on EU membership Announced candidacy Proposer and Seconderhttp://news.sky.com/story/1716917/who-will-replace-cameron-runners-and-riders Who Will Replace Cameron? Runners And Riders Sky News 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160627065946/http://news.sky.com/story/1716917/who-will-replace-cameron-runners-and-riders 27 June 2016 dmy-allPublic declarations/endorsements from MPs(prior to first ballot)Our latest Conservative leadership election MP tally. May 141, Leadsom 42, Gove 27, Crabb 22, Fox 7 https://web.archive.org/web/20160702150239/http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/07/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html 2 July 2016 , ConservativeHome (last updated 5 July 2016 at 6:26 pm BST).Public declarations/endorsements from MPs(prior to second ballot) 100px|Stephen CrabbStephen Crabb 1973 1 20 dmy (age 1973 1 20 2016 6 29) MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire (2005–2024) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (March–July 2016) Remain 28 June 2016http://www.politico.eu/article/work-and-pensions-secretary-stephen-crabb-declares-he-is-running-to-replace-david-cameron-as-conservative-party-leader/ Stephen Crabb declares he is running to replace David Cameron Politico Europe McTague Tom 28 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160629175157/http://www.politico.eu/article/work-and-pensions-secretary-stephen-crabb-declares-he-is-running-to-replace-david-cameron-as-conservative-party-leader/ 29 June 2016 dmy-all Sajid Javid andChloe Smith 22 330 Conservative Party (UK)(6.7%)Withdrew100px|Liam FoxLiam Fox 1961 9 22 dmy (age 1961 9 22 2016 6 29) MP for North Somerset (1992–2024) Secretary of State for Defence (2010–2011) Leave 29 June 2016https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/29/stephen-crabb-conservatives-defends-opposition-to-gay-marriage Stephen Crabb and Liam Fox launch Tory leadership campaigns 29 June 2016 The Guardian live https://web.archive.org/web/20161227004537/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/29/stephen-crabb-conservatives-defends-opposition-to-gay-marriage 27 December 2016 dmy-all Robert Goodwill andScott Mann 7 330 Conservative Party (UK)(2.1%)Eliminated133x133px|Michael GoveMichael Gove 1967 8 26 dmy (age 1967 8 26 2016 6 29) MP for Surrey Heath (2005–2024) Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice (2015–2016) Leave 30 June 2016https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36671336 Michael Gove to stand for Conservative leadership 30 June 2016 BBC News live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630081850/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36671336 30 June 2016 dmy-all Nicky Morgan andDominic Raab 27 330 Conservative Party (UK)(8.2%)27 330 Conservative Party (UK)(8.2%)100px|Andrea LeadsomAndrea Leadsom 1963 5 13 dmy (age 1963 5 13 2016 6 29) MP for South Northamptonshire (2010–2024) Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change (2015–2016) Leave 30 June 2016Ashley Cowburn, Andrea Leadsom announces bid for Conservative party leadership https://web.archive.org/web/20161026004453/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-brexit-latest-andrea-leadsom-theresa-may-boris-johnson-michael-gove-a7110696.html 26 October 2016 , Independent (30 June 2016). Penny Mordaunt andWilliam Wragg 42 330 Conservative Party (UK)(12.7%)48 330 Conservative Party (UK)(14.5%)100px|Theresa MayTheresa May 1956 10 1 dmy (age 1956 10 1 2016 6 29) MP for Maidenhead (1997–2024) Home Secretary (2010–2016) Remain 30 June 2016https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 Gove challenges Johnson and May BBC News 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630001335/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 30 June 2016 dmy-all Chris Grayling andJustine Greening 141 330 Conservative Party (UK)(42.7%) 159 330 Conservative Party (UK)(48.2%) Explored The following individuals announced that they would seek the leadership of the Conservative Party but then eventually did not stand, or withdrew from the race, due to insufficient support or other reasons: John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay since 2001http://www.basildonrecorder.co.uk/news/14586295.John_Baron_throws_name_into_Conservative_leadership_ring__as_South_Essex_MPs_have_their_say/ John Baron throws name into Conservative leadership ring, as South Essex MPs have their say Basildon Recorder 29 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630171316/http://www.basildonrecorder.co.uk/news/14586295.John_Baron_throws_name_into_Conservative_leadership_ring__as_South_Essex_MPs_have_their_say/ 30 June 2016 dmy-allEssex Chronicle http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/essex-mp-john-baron-latest-in-conservative-party-race/story-29456195-detail/story.html Essex MP John Baron enters Conservative party race 29 June 2016April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom) Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health since 2012; MP for South West Surrey since 2005 (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523#block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523 Politics Live (30 June 2016 / 6:12) The Guardian 26 June 2016 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160822222753/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523#block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523 22 August 2016 dmy-all Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London; MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/30/boris-johnson-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-race-brexit-eu-referendum Boris Johnson rules himself out of Tory leadership race The Guardian Elgot Jessica 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630124218/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/30/boris-johnson-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-race-brexit-eu-referendum 30 June 2016 dmy-all Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education since 2014; MP for Loughborough since 2010https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 Brexit latest, and Gove joins Johnson and May in Tory leadership contest BBC News 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630001335/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 30 June 2016 dmy-all (Remain supporter) (endorsed Boris Johnson, later Michael Gove, later Theresa May)Gove enters Conservative leadership race and gets Morgan's backing Schools Week 30 June 2016 http://schoolsweek.co.uk/gove-enters-conservative-leadership-race-as-schools-await-morgan-announcement/ 4 July 2016 Whittaker Freddie live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704111650/http://schoolsweek.co.uk/gove-enters-conservative-leadership-race-as-schools-await-morgan-announcement/ 4 July 2016 dmy-all Declined The following individuals were the focus of media speculation as being possible leadership candidates, but ruled out a bid or did not stand by the requisite time: Graham Brady, Chairman of the 1922 Committee since 2010; MP for Altrincham and Sale West since 1997https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/11491417/Conservative-leadership-race-Who-could-replace-David-Cameron.html Conservative leadership race: Who could replace David Cameron? The Daily Telegraph 24 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151012060916/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/11491417/Conservative-leadership-race-Who-could-replace-David-Cameron.html 12 October 2015 dmy-all (Leave supporter) Robert Buckland, Solicitor General for England and Wales since 2014; MP for Swindon South since 2010David Cameron must renege on promise to step down before general election, says senior Tory Tom McTague 13 February 2016 The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-must-renege-on-promise-to-step-down-before-general-election-says-senior-tory-a6872441.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20170401164412/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-must-renege-on-promise-to-step-down-before-general-election-says-senior-tory-a6872441.html 1 April 2017 dmy-all (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May) George Freeman, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Life Sciences since 2014; MP for Mid Norfolk since 2010 (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May)https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/76580/six-senior-tories-set-launch-leadership-bids Six senior Tories set to launch leadership bids as 'Stop Boris' campaign gathers pace 26 June 2016 Josh May PoliticsHome dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160829000309/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/76580/six-senior-tories-set-launch-leadership-bids 29 August 2016 dmy-all 28 June 2016 Chris Grayling, Leader of the House of Commons since 2015; MP for Epsom and Ewell since 2001 (Leave supporter)http://www.dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk/ashtead-mp-chris-grayling-hails-brexit-as-the-right-choice-for-britain/story-29439853-detail/story.html Ashtead MP Chris Grayling hails Brexit as 'the right choice for Britain' 24 June 2016 Dorking and Leatherhead AdvertiserApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes (endorsed Theresa May–Campaign Chair) Justine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development since 2012; MP for Putney since 2005 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/justine-greening-the-tories-can-offer-working-class-people-a-british-dream-with-no-bar-to-social-a6678306.html Justine Greening: The Tories can offer working-class people a 'British dream' with no bar to social mobility 3 October 2015 Jane Merrick The Independent live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005230214/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/justine-greening-the-tories-can-offer-working-class-people-a-british-dream-with-no-bar-to-social-a6678306.html 5 October 2016 dmy-all (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May) Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills; MP for Bromsgrovehttp://metro.co.uk/2016/06/27/battle-of-boris-top-tories-tipped-for-conservative-leadership-5968380/ Battle of Boris: Top Tories tipped for Conservative leadership 27 June 2016 Metro Richard Hartley-Parkinson live https://web.archive.org/web/20160627075250/http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/27/battle-of-boris-top-tories-tipped-for-conservative-leadership-5968380/ 27 June 2016 dmy-all (Remain supporter)https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/10/04/sajid-javid-david-cameron-conservative_n_8239860.html Watch Sajid Javid Rule Out Standing in the Tory Leadership Contest When David Cameron Quits Owen Bennett 4 October 2015 HuffPost live https://web.archive.org/web/20151005063335/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/10/04/sajid-javid-david-cameron-conservative_n_8239860.html 5 October 2015 dmy-all (endorsed Stephen Crabb, later Theresa May) Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for the Armed Forces since 2015; MP for Portsmouth North since 2010December 2019 (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom – Campaign Chair) David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale since 2010http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/683278/David-Morris-Conservative-Tory-leadership-contest-David-Cameron-politics EXCLUSIVE: Tory leadership battle sparks into life as MP throws his hat into the ring 25 June 2016 Daily Express Patrick Christys (Remain supporter) (endorsed Stephen Crabb, later Theresa May) Jesse Norman, Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee since 2015; MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire since 2010https://www.totalpolitics.com/articles/news/jesse-norman-says-he-thinks-about-being-tory-leader-when-hes-bath Jesse Norman says he thinks about being Tory leader... when he's in the bath totalpolitics.co.uk 13 October 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160816030001/https://www.totalpolitics.com/articles/news/jesse-norman-says-he-thinks-about-being-tory-leader-when-hes-bath 16 August 2016 dmy-all (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Theresa May) George Osborne, First Secretary of State since 2015; Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2010; MP for Tattonhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/28/george-osborne-will-not-contest-tory-leadership George Osborne will not contest Tory leadership race Slawson Nicola 28 June 2016 The Guardian 28 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160628004159/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/28/george-osborne-will-not-contest-tory-leadership 28 June 2016 dmy-all (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May) Priti Patel, Minister of State for Employment since 2015; MP for Witham (Leave supporter)http://www.itv.com/news/2016-06-27/who-are-the-tory-leadership-contenders/ ITV News Who are the Tory leadership contenders? 27 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160628141416/http://www.itv.com/news/2016-06-27/who-are-the-tory-leadership-contenders/ 28 June 2016 dmy-allhttp://www.ibtimes.co.uk/priti-patel-who-top-tory-right-winger-tipped-be-face-brexit-campaign-1542619 Priti Patel: Who is the top Tory right-winger tipped to be the face of the Brexit campaign? Ian Silvera International Business Times 8 February 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160209093440/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/priti-patel-who-top-tory-right-winger-tipped-be-face-brexit-campaign-1542619 9 February 2016 dmy-all (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Theresa May) Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2012–2014; Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 2010–2012; MP for North Shropshire since 1997Owen Paterson develops checklist for future Tory leader candidates https://www.politicshome.com/party-politics/articles/story/owen-paterson-develops-checklist-future-tory-leader-candidates#sthash.1mloRXxA.dpuf 1 October 2015 Josh May PoliticsHome dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160307232908/https://www.politicshome.com/party-politics/articles/story/owen-paterson-develops-checklist-future-tory-leader-candidates#sthash.1mloRXxA.dpuf 7 March 2016 dmy-all 17 October 2015 (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom) Dominic Raab, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice since 2015; MP for Esher and Walton (Leave supporter)https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/bbc-question-time-dominic-raab-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-bid_uk_57701aace4b0d2571149d594 BBC Question Time: Dominic Raab Rules Himself Out Of Tory Leadership Bid Ned Simons HuffPost 26 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160627143318/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/bbc-question-time-dominic-raab-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-bid_uk_57701aace4b0d2571149d594 27 June 2016 dmy-all (endorsed Boris Johnson, later Michael Gove) Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change since 2015; MP for Hastings and Rye since 2010 (Remain supporter)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/24/tory-party-embarks-on-leadership-contest-after-camerons-resignation David Cameron resignation sparks Tory party leadership contest Heather Stewart Anushka Asthana 24 June 2016 The Guardian live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006080558/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/24/tory-party-embarks-on-leadership-contest-after-camerons-resignation 6 October 2016 dmy-all (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Theresa May) Anna Soubry, Minister of State for Small Business since 2015; MP for Broxtowe (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/11778297/Tory-women-challenge-Theresa-May-for-party-leadership.html Tory women challenge Theresa May for party leadership Tim Ross 2 August 2015 The Daily Telegraph live https://web.archive.org/web/20160920031424/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/11778297/Tory-women-challenge-Theresa-May-for-party-leadership.html 20 September 2016 dmy-allhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/economy/house/60003/anna-soubry-interview-tory-eurosceptics-need-take-chill-pill Anna Soubry interview: Tory eurosceptics need to take a chill pill Kevin Schofield 19 November 2015 PoliticsHome dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160829011126/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/economy/house/60003/anna-soubry-interview-tory-eurosceptics-need-take-chill-pill 29 August 2016 dmy-all 28 June 2016 Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since 2014; MP for South West Norfolk since 2010http://www.conservativehome.com/highlights/2014/03/andrew-gimson-profiles-liz-truss-seen-by-some-as-a-future-tory-leader.html ConservativeHome Andrew Gimson Andrew Gimson profiles Liz Truss, seen by some as a future Tory leader 6 March 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150915230643/http://www.conservativehome.com/highlights/2014/03/andrew-gimson-profiles-liz-truss-seen-by-some-as-a-future-tory-leader.html 15 September 2015 dmy-all (Remain supporter) (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Michael Gove, then Theresa May) July 2016 Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland since 2012; Minister of State for Transport 2010–2012; MP for Chipping Barnet since 2005 (Leave Supporter)Channel 4 News, interviewed by Michael Crick, 24 June 2016 (endorsed Andrea Leadsom)https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-villiers-andrea-leadsom-has-the-energy-and-intellect-to-reunite-nation-a3287351.html Theresa Villiers: Andrea has energy and intellect to reunite nation 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704115546/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-villiers-andrea-leadsom-has-the-energy-and-intellect-to-reunite-nation-a3287351.html 4 July 2016 dmy-all Endorsements N.B. MPs are not required to vote as per their public endorsements. Stephen Crabb Stephen Crabb's endorsements, prior to his withdrawal after first ballot; endorsed Theresa May MPs Alun Cairns, Secretary of State for Wales; MP for Vale of Glamorgan Kenneth Clarke, former Chancellor of the Exchequer; MP for Rushcliffe Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes Steve Double, MP for St Austell and NewquayJuly 2016 John Glen, MP for Salisburyhttp://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html Our Conservative leadership election MP tally. May 75, Crabb 21, Gove 12, Leadsom 12, Fox 9. Conservative Home 30 June 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160630190011/http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html 30 June 2016 dmy-all Luke Hall, MP for Thornbury and Yate Simon Hart, MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshirehttp://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html Our Conservative leadership election MP tally. May 79, Crabb 22, Leadsom 14, Gove 13, Fox 9. Conservative Home 27 June 2016 1 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160630190011/http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html 30 June 2016 James Heappey, MP for WellsJSHeappey 750035384436916225 4 July 2016 He's the right man for our Party & he's the right man for the United Kingdom James Heappey James Heappey Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills; MP for Bromsgrove JohnMoylanBBC 747816666541727744 28 June 2016 .@sajidjavid on the Tory Party Leadership – "I am supporting Stephen Crabb, the Work & Pensions Secretary" John Moylan Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby Andrew Selous, Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation; MP for South West Bedfordshire Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North Gary Streeter, MP for South West Devon Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer Edward Timpson, Minister of State for Children and Families; MP for Crewe and Nantwich Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People; MP for North SwindonJuly 2016 Craig Williams, MP for Cardiff North Mike Wood, MP for Dudley South Jeremy Wright, Attorney General for England and Wales; MP for Kenilworth and Southam Other Conservative politicians Andrew Boff, Leader of the Conservative Group in the London AssemblyAndrewBoff 748483513490366466 30 June 2016 Please help support #Crabb4PM, add a #Twibbon now! Andrew Boff Andrew Boff Angela Burns, AM for Carmarthen West and South PembrokeshireJuly 2016 Suzy Davies, AM for South Wales Westhttp://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2016-06-29/am-say-crabb-connects-with-people/ AM say Crabb 'connects with people' 2 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704110205/http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2016-06-29/am-say-crabb-connects-with-people/ 4 July 2016 dmy-all Russell George, AM for Montgomeryshire russ_george 748572034511290368 30 June 2016 I'm pleased to be pledging my support to Stephen Crabb as leader of the Conservative party Russell George Russell George (Welsh politician) Nick Ramsay, AM for MonmouthNickRamsayAM 748518658448703488 30 June 2016 Pleased to be backing @scrabbmp in his bid for leadership of the Conservative Party @WalesPolitics Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Liam Fox Liam Fox's endorsements, prior to his elimination in the first ballot; endorsed Theresa May MPs Robert Goodwill, Minister of State for Transport; MP for Scarborough and Whitby Gerald Howarth, MP for Aldershot Edward Leigh, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee; MP for Gainsborough Scott Mann, MP for North Cornwall Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys David Nuttall, MP for Bury North Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South Robert Syms, MP for Poole Michael Gove Michael Gove's endorsements, prior to his elimination in the second ballot MPs Adam Afriyie, MP for WindsorJuly 2016 Henry Bellingham, MP for North West Norfolk Nick Boles, Minister of State for Skills; MP for Grantham and StamfordWhitelam Paul http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/grantham-mp-nick-boles-to-chair-michael-gove-tory-leader-bid-as-he-abandons-boris-johnson/story-29461591-detail/story.html Grantham MP Nick Boles to chair Michael Gove Tory leader bid as he abandons Boris Johnson Lincolnshire Echo 1 April 2016 30 June 2016January 2020 Conor Burns, MP for Bournemouth WestJuly 2016 Alberto Costa, MP for South LeicestershireJuly 2016 George Eustice, Minister for Farming, Food and Marine Environment; MP for Camborne and Redruthhttp://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/07/supporting-michael-gove/ Why I am supporting Michael Gove The Spectator Eustice George 3 July 2016 5 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704131914/http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/07/supporting-michael-gove/ 4 July 2016 dmy-all Michael Fabricant, MP for LichfieldJuly 2016 Suella Fernandes, MP for Farehamhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mKbV0UnIbX_lbiinKiquP0ghiFpsMl0owUO6_TJyzI/htmlview?sle=true#gid=0 #ToryLeadership MPs Publicly Declared 1 July 2016 Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools; MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehamptonhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mKbV0UnIbX_lbiinKiquP0ghiFpsMl0owUO6_TJyzI/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true #ToryLeadership MPs Publicly Declared 1 July 2016 John Hayes, Minister for Security; MP for South Holland and The Deepings Andrea Jenkyns, MP for Morley and Outwoodhttp://www.andreajenkyns.co.uk/news/why-im-backing-michael-gove https://archive.today/20160701135754/http://www.andreajenkyns.co.uk/news/why-im-backing-michael-gove dead 1 July 2016 Why I'm backing Michael Gove Andrea Jenkyns 30 June 2016 Robert Jenrick, MP for NewarkJuly 2016 Daniel Kawczynski, MP for Shrewsbury and AtchamJuly 2016 Jack Lopresti, MP for Filton and Bradley StokeJuly 2016 Andrew Mitchell, former Chief Whip and Secretary of State for International Development; MP for Sutton Coldfieldhttp://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2016/07/andrew-mitchell-gove-is-the-candidate-with-the-conviction-courage-and-capability-to-lead.html Andrew Mitchell: Gove is the candidate with the conviction, courage and capability to lead Conservative Home Mitchell Andrew 4 July 2016 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160705135551/http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2016/07/andrew-mitchell-gove-is-the-candidate-with-the-conviction-courage-and-capability-to-lead.html 5 July 2016 dmy-all Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education; MP for Loughborough30 June 2016 http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-06-30/nicky-morgan-backs-michael-gove-as-new-tory-leader/ Nicky Morgan backs Michael Gove as new Tory leader ITV News 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160701135015/http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-06-30/nicky-morgan-backs-michael-gove-as-new-tory-leader/ 1 July 2016 dmy-all Bob Neill, Chair of the Justice Committee; MP for Bromley and Chislehurst Dominic Raab, Minister for Civil Liberties; MP for Esher and Waltonhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids Boris Johnson says he is out of Tory party leadership race after Gove challenge – as it happened Andrew Sparrow Haroon Siddique Nadia Khomami Chris Johnston Saeed Kamali Dehghan Severin Carrell Peter Walker The Guardian 30 June 2016 19 November 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171001165201/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids 1 October 2017 dmy-all Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond (Yorks)July 2016 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed July 2016 Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries; MP for WantageJuly 2016 Shailesh Vara, Minister for the Courts and Legal Aid; MP for North West Cambridgeshire Angela Watkinson, MP for Hornchurch and UpminsterJuly 2016 John Whittingdale, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, MP for Maldon Other Conservative politicians Shaun Bailey, London Assembly Member (Londonwide)July 2016 Tony Devenish, London Assembly Member for West CentralJuly 2016 Daniel Hannan, MEP for South East EnglandHannan Daniel http://reaction.life/gove-candidate-can-make-success-brexit/ Gove is the candidate who can make a success of Brexit Life 20 June 2014 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160815193938/http://reaction.life/gove-candidate-can-make-success-brexit/ 15 August 2016 dmy-all Michael Howard, former Leader of the Conservative PartyBower Tom 2020 Boris Johnson: The Gambler London WH Allen 290 978-0753554906 Nigel Lawson, former Chancellor of the ExchequerLord Lawson backs Michael Gove for next Prime Minister https://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-07-04/lord-lawson-backs-michael-gove-for-next-prime-minister/ 7 January 2022 ITV News 4 July 2016 Louise Mensch, former MP for Corby; columnist and authorJuly 2016LouiseMensch Mensch Louise 748815672440913920 1 July 2016 My money is on @andrealeadsom as PM. And a terrific PM she would be. The Lord O'Shaughnessy, member of the House of LordsJuly 2016 Ross Thomson, MSP for North East Scotland (Region)July 2016 Adam Tomkins, MSP for Glasgow (Region)July 2016 The Lord Trimble, former First Minister of Northern IrelandSparrow Andrew Phipps Claire Quinn Ben Boris Johnson backs Andrea Leadsom for Tory leadership - as it happened https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jul/04/brexit-live-plan-leave-vote-hysteria-boris-johnson?page=with:block-577a5a5ae4b0d39ef14c73b8 7 January 2022 The Guardian 4 July 2016 Members of other parties Julia Reid, UKIP MEP for South West EnglandJuly 2016 Other individuals James Delingpole, columnist and novelistJuly 2016 Toby Young, journalist and educationalistToby Young https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/michael-gove-is-not-just-the-man-to-lead-the-conservatives-but-t/ Michael Gove is not just the man to lead the Conservatives, but the country The Telegraph 18 June 2016 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630122634/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/michael-gove-is-not-just-the-man-to-lead-the-conservatives-but-t/ 30 June 2016 dmy-all Boris Johnson Boris Johnson's endorsements, prior to his announcement that he would not contest the leadership of the Conservative Party MPs Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty since 2010https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boris-johnsons-war-cabinet-revealed-8288126 Boris Johnson's war cabinet revealed: The four MPs holed up in BoJo's country HQ 28 June 2016 Daily Mirror Ben Glaze live https://web.archive.org/web/20160629043042/http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boris-johnsons-war-cabinet-revealed-8288126 29 June 2016 dmy-all Jake Berry, MP for Rossendale and Darwen since 2010 Crispin Blunt, MP for Reigate since 1997http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/eu-referendum-chipper-reigate-mp-chrispin-blunt-reacts-to-result-and-backs-boris-johnson-for-pm/story-29439397-detail/story.html EU Referendum: 'Chipper' Reigate MP Crispin Blunt backs Boris Johnson for Prime Minister Surrey Mirror 24 June 2016 Jenny Seymour dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160812093226/http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/eu-referendum-chipper-reigate-mp-chrispin-blunt-reacts-to-result-and-backs-boris-johnson-for-pm/story-29439397-detail/story.html 12 August 2016 dmy-all 22 August 2016 Nick Boles, MP for Grantham and Stamford since 2010http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/remainer-nick-boles-mp-backs-boris-johnson-for-prime-minister/story-29449274-detail/story.html Remainer Nick Boles MP backs Boris Johnson for Prime Minister 27 June 2016 Lincolnshire Echo David Davis, leadership candidate in 2005; Shadow Home Secretary 2003–2008; MP for Haltemprice and Howden since 1987https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5773a952e4b01a505b8279b3%26Boris%20Johnson%20is%20a%20force%20multiplied,%20says%20David%20Davis%26&ns_fee=0#post_5773a952e4b01a505b8279b3 Boris Johnson is a force multiplied, says David Davis BBC 29 June 2016 Nadine Dorries, MP for Mid Bedfordshire since 2005https://twitter.com/NadineDorriesMP/status/747739236820910080 We need a leader with principle and belief. While Boris and Gove led, Theresa hid She thinks we're the 'nasty' party Nadine Dorries Twitter 28 June 2016 George Eustice, Minister for Farming, Food and Marine Environment since 2013; MP for Camborne and Redruth since 2010 Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield since 1992https://twitter.com/Mike_Fabricant/status/747786791395155968 Michael Fabricant Twitter 28 June 2016 Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Justice since 2015; Chief Whip 2014–2015; Secretary of State for Education 2010–2014; MP for Surrey Heath since 2005 (campaign manager) Amanda Milling, MP for Cannock Chase since 2015 Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset since 2010http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2016-06-28/jacob-rees-mogg-backs-boris-for-prime-minister/ ITV 28 June 2016 Jacob Rees-Mogg backs Boris for Prime Minister live https://web.archive.org/web/20160701200529/http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2016-06-28/jacob-rees-mogg-backs-boris-for-prime-minister/ 1 July 2016 dmy-all Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich since 2010http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/poulter-backs-boris-for-pm-1-7453006 Poulter backs Boris for PM Diss Express 28 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160629204934/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/poulter-backs-boris-for-pm-1-7453006 29 June 2016 dmy-all Jo Johnson, MP for Orpington since 2010 (Boris Johnson's brother)http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/06/jo-johnson-backs-boris/ Jo Johnson backs Boris James Forsyth 27 June 2016 The Spectator live https://web.archive.org/web/20160628145643/http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/06/jo-johnson-backs-boris/ 28 June 2016 dmy-all Dominic Raab, Under Secretary of State for Civil Liberties since 2015; MP for Esher and Walton since 2010 Nicholas Soames, MP for Mid Sussex since 1997Mid Sussex Times http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/local/mp-soames-backs-boris-for-prime-minister-two-months-after-saying-he-did-not-have-stature-for-job-1-7453347 28 June 2016 MP Soames backs Boris for Prime Minister two months after saying he did not have 'stature' for job live https://web.archive.org/web/20160629180356/http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/local/mp-soames-backs-boris-for-prime-minister-two-months-after-saying-he-did-not-have-stature-for-job-1-7453347 29 June 2016 dmy-all Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since 2014; MP for South West Norfolk since 2010https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/28/back-boris-and-our-team-of-radical-reformers-will-secure-britain/ The Daily Telegraph 28 June 2016 Back Boris and our team of radical reformers will secure Britain's future live https://web.archive.org/web/20160628232800/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/28/back-boris-and-our-team-of-radical-reformers-will-secure-britain/ 28 June 2016 dmy-all Ben Wallace, MP for Wyre and Preston North since 2005 John Whittingdale, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport since 2015; MP for Maldon since 1992http://news.sky.com/story/1718966/nominations-open-in-tory-leadership-race Nominations Open In Tory Leadership Race Sky News 29 June 2016 29 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160629022848/http://news.sky.com/story/1718966/nominations-open-in-tory-leadership-race 29 June 2016 dmy-all Nadhim Zahawi, MP for Stratford-on-Avon since 2010https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/boris-johnson-is-the-right-choice-for-the-conservatives-and-for/amp/ Boris Johnson is the right choice for the Conservatives, and for Britain Daily Telegraph 29 June 2016 Nadhim Zahawi live https://web.archive.org/web/20160729234846/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/boris-johnson-is-the-right-choice-for-the-conservatives-and-for/amp/ 29 July 2016 dmy-all Other individuals Louise Mensch, former MP for Corby 2010–2012, author and columnisthttps://twitter.com/LouiseMensch/status/748104580416798721 I support @BorisJohnson for leader but Stephen Crabb MP is a wonderful bloke and politician Louise Mensch 29 June 2016 Twitter Andrea Leadsom Andrea Leadsom's endorsements, prior to her withdrawal after the second ballot MPs Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainstyhttp://www.selbyandainsty.com/nigel-backs-andrea-leadsom-to-lead-the-conservative-party/ Nigel backs Andrea Leadsom to lead the Conservative Party Nigel Adams MP www.selbyandainsty.com 10 July 2016November 2017 This is Paul yes Steve Baker, MP for WycombeJuly 2016 John Baron, MP for Basildon and BillericayJuly 2016 Julian Brazier, Minister for Reserves; MP for CanterburyJuly 2016 Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West LeicestershireMarch 2020 David Burrowes, MP for Enfield Southgate July 2016 Bill Cash, MP for Stone Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes July 2016 Philip Davies, MP for Shipleyhttp://www.philip-davies.org.uk/news/local-mp-supports-andrea-leadsom-leadership-contest Local MP supports Andrea Leadsom in leadership contest live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006061402/https://www.philip-davies.org.uk/news/local-mp-supports-andrea-leadsom-leadership-contest 6 October 2016 dmy-all Nadine Dorries, MP for Mid BedfordshireJuly 2016 Steve Double, MP for St Austell and Newquayhttp://www.stevedouble.org.uk/news/steve-double-mp-%25E2%2580%2598i-am-backing-andrea-leadsom-second-round-conservative-leadership-contest%25E2%2580%2599 Steve Double MP: 'I am backing Andrea Leadsom in the second round of the Conservative leadership contest' Steve Double 7 July 2016July 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)https://twitter.com/stevedouble/status/748029149265133568 Steve Double MP on Twitter: "Pleased to confirm I am backing @scrabbmp to be next party leader and PM. The right man to unite and lead our nation #crabb4pm" Twitter.com 2016-06-28 2016-07-07 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorsethttp://www.richarddrax.com/news/diary-backing-andrea-leadsom Diary – backing Andrea Leadsom Richard Drax 4 July 2016 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006082702/https://www.richarddrax.com/news/diary-backing-andrea-leadsom 6 October 2016 dmy-all James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend EastJuly 2016 Iain Duncan Smith, MP for Chingford and Woodford Green and former Leader of the Conservative PartyJuly 2016 James Gray, MP for North WiltshireJuly 2016 (previously endorsed Liam Fox) Chris Green, MP for Bolton WestJuly 2016 Chris Heaton-Harris, MP for DaventryJuly 2016 Gordon Henderson, MP for Sittingbourne and SheppeyJuly 2016 Philip Hollobone, MP for Ketteringhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36704241 Conservative Party leadership: Who's backing who? BBC News 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160707025724/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36704241 7 July 2016 dmy-all Stewart Jackson, MP for PeterboroughJuly 2016 Bernard Jenkin, Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee; MP for Harwich and North Essex Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London, MP for Uxbridge and South RuislipBoris Johnson Backs Leadsom For Tory Leader http://news.sky.com/story/1721607/boris-johnson-backs-leadsom-for-tory-leader 4 July 2016 Sky News 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704205125/http://news.sky.com/story/1721607/boris-johnson-backs-leadsom-for-tory-leader 4 July 2016 dmy-all Edward Leigh, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee; MP for Gainsborough (previously endorsed Liam Fox)July 2016 Charlotte Leslie, MP for Bristol North WestJuly 2016 Julian Lewis, Chair of the Defence Committee; MP for New Forest East Peter Lilley, MP for Hitchin and Harpenden Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and ShorehamJuly 2016 Karen Lumley, MP for RedditchJuly 2016 Karl McCartney, MP for LincolnJuly 2016 Stephen McPartland, MP for Stevenage July 2016 Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for the Armed Forces; MP for Portsmouth NorthJuly 2016 Anne Marie Morris, MP for Newton Abbot July 2016 James Morris, MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis July 2016 David Mowat, MP for Warrington South July 2016 Sheryll Murray, MP for South East CornwallJuly 2016 Andrew Murrison, MP for South West WiltshireJuly 2016 David Nuttall, MP for Bury North (previously endorsed Liam Fox)https://davidnuttall.info/2016/07/07/final-ballot/ Final Ballot Nuttall David 7 July 2016 David Nuttall MP – Bury North 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160809031910/https://davidnuttall.info/2016/07/07/final-ballot/ 9 August 2016 dmy-all Neil Parish, Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; MP for Tiverton and HonitonJuly 2016 Owen Paterson, MP for North ShropshireJuly 2016 Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North IpswichJuly 2016 Tom Pursglove, MP for CorbyJuly 2016 Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 John Redwood, MP for Wokinghamhttp://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2016/07/04/conservative-leadership-contest/ Conservative Leadership Contest Johnredwoodsdiary.com 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160817033129/http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2016/07/04/conservative-leadership-contest/ 17 August 2016 dmy-all Laurence Robertson, MP for Tewkesburyhttp://www.laurencerobertson.org.uk/news/conservative-leadership Conservative Leadership live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014156/https://www.laurencerobertson.org.uk/news/conservative-leadership 6 October 2016 dmy-all Andrew Rosindell, MP for RomfordJuly 2016 Henry Smith, MP for Crawley Bob Stewart, MP for BeckenhamJuly 2016 Desmond Swayne, Minister for International Development; MP for New Forest WestJuly 2016 Michael Tomlinson, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole July 2016 Craig Tracey, MP for North WarwickshireJuly 2016 Martin Vickers, MP for Cleethorpes July 2016 Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; MP for Chipping Barnet Heather Wheeler, MP for South Derbyshire July 2016 William Wragg, MP for Hazel GroveJuly 2016 Other Conservative politicians Tim Bell, public relations advisor to Margaret ThatcherAugust 2017 Michael Howard, former Leader of the Opposition and former Home Secretaryhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-leadership-election-andrea-leadsom-michael-howard-next-tory-leader-a7124501.html Andrea Leadsom receives backing of Michael Howard 7 July 2016 en-GB 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160708135630/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-leadership-election-andrea-leadsom-michael-howard-next-tory-leader-a7124501.html 8 July 2016 dmy-all Norman Tebbit, former Chairman of the Conservative PartyTim Ross Christopher Hope https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/andrea-leadsom-i-can-be-the-new-margaret-thatcher/ Andrea Leadsom: I can be the new Margaret Thatcher The Daily Telegraph 2 July 2016 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160706092920/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/andrea-leadsom-i-can-be-the-new-margaret-thatcher/ 6 July 2016 dmy-all Members of other parties Suzanne Evans, former Deputy Chairman of the UK Independence PartyJuly 2016 Nigel Farage, UKIP MEP for South-East England and former leader of UKIPNigel_Farage 751081845534629888 7 July 2016 Nigel Farage Congratulations to @andrealeadsom live https://archive.today/20210603190523/https://twitter.com/Nigel_Farage/status/751081845534629888 3 June 2021 Nick Griffin, former leader of the British National Party, former MEP for North West Englandhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/09/andrea-leadsom-tory-leadership-am-dram-peasant-revolt Andrea Leadsom is the leader of an am-dram peasants' revolt The Guardian 13 March 2014 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160709235309/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/09/andrea-leadsom-tory-leadership-am-dram-peasant-revolt 9 July 2016 dmy-all Margot Parker, UKIP MEP for East MidlandsJuly 2016 Anne Marie Waters, former UKIP member and Parliamentary candidate for Lewisham East in 2015, director of Sharia Watch UK and incumbent leader of For BritainAMDWaters 749498014281134081 [account suspended] Other individuals James Delingpole, columnist and novelist (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 Gerard Lyons, economistJuly 2016 Louise Mensch, former MP for Corby; columnist and author (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 Allison Pearson, journalist for The Daily TelegraphJuly 2016 Theresa May Theresa May's endorsements, prior to her victory MPs Peter Aldous, MP for WaveneyMarch 2020 Lucy Allan, MP for Telfordlucyallan 748533350256807936 30 June 2016 Lucy backing Theresa May for leadership Lucy Allan MP http://www.lucyallan.com/news/lucy-backing-theresa-may-leadership ... Lucy Allan Lucy Allan (politician) Heidi Allen, MP for South Cambridgeshire Stuart Andrew, MP for PudseyStuartAndrew 748536745956937728 30 June 2016 I'm backing Theresa May as Leader. Strong leadership is what we need now and she has those qualities Stuart Andrew Stuart Andrew Caroline Ansell, MP for Eastbourne Edward Argar, MP for CharnwoodMarch 2020 Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth and HorncastleJuly 2016 Harriett Baldwin, Economic Secretary to the Treasury; MP for West WorcestershireEditorial Malvern http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/harriett-baldwin-wants-theresa-may-next-prime-minister/ Harriett Baldwin wants Theresa May to be the next Prime Minister Malvern Observer 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160816145600/http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/harriett-baldwin-wants-theresa-may-next-prime-minister/ 16 August 2016 dmy-all Steve Barclay, MP for North East Cambridgeshire Gavin Barwell, Whip (Comptroller of the Household); MP for Croydon Central Guto Bebb, Minister for Wales; MP for Aberconwy Paul Beresford, Chair of the Administration Committee; MP for Mole Valley James Berry, MP for Kingston and SurbitonJuly 2016 Andrew Bingham, MP for High PeakJuly 2016 Nicola Blackwood, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee; MP for Oxford West and Abingdon Crispin Blunt, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee; MP for Reigatehttp://www.blunt4reigate.com/news/crispin-blunt-declares-support-theresa-may Crispin Blunt declares support for Theresa May Crispin Blunt 6 July 2016 6 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160825191658/https://www.blunt4reigate.com/news/crispin-blunt-declares-support-theresa-may 25 August 2016 dmy-all Karen Bradley, Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime; MP for Staffordshire Moorlands Steve Brine, MP for Winchester James Brokenshire, Minister of State for Immigration; MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup Robert Buckland, Solicitor General; MP for South Swindon Simon Burns, MP for Chelmsfordhttp://www.simonburnsmp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=861:sir-simon-burns-mp-to-support-theresa-may-in-the-conservative-leadership-election-1st-july-2016&catid=34:latest-press-releases&Itemid=53 Sir Simon Burns MP to support Theresa May in the Conservative Leadership Election – 1st July 2016 MP The Rt. Hon. Sir Simon Burns simonburnsmp.com 8 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160816171138/http://www.simonburnsmp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=861:sir-simon-burns-mp-to-support-theresa-may-in-the-conservative-leadership-election-1st-july-2016&catid=34:latest-press-releases&Itemid=53 16 August 2016 dmy-all Neil Carmichael, Chair of the Education Committee; MP for Stroudstroud_neil 748852125871079425 1 July 2016 I'm backing Theresa May for leader of the Conservative Party – she's strong, caring & competent @congroup4europe Neil Carmichael Neil Carmichael (Conservative politician) James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolkjc4southsuffolk 748518622465765377 30 June 2016 Pleased to be there for @TheresaMay2016's leadership campaign launch this morning! She is ready for the role of PM. Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenhamhttp://www.alexchalk.com/news/shakespeare-or-politics Shakespeare or Politics? Alex Chalk 6 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006013953/https://www.alexchalk.com/news/shakespeare-or-politics 6 October 2016 dmy-all Rehman Chishti, MP for Gillingham and RainhamJuly 2016 Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, MP for Tunbridge WellsJuly 2016 James Cleverly, MP for BraintreeJuly 2016 Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, MP for The Cotswoldshttp://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/14604213.MPs_Neil_Carmichael_and_Geoffrey_Clifton_Brown_both_give_backing_to_Theresa_May_in_Conservative_leadership_contest/?ref=rss MPs Neil Carmichael and Geoffrey Clifton-Brown both give backing to Theresa May in Conservative leadership contest Gazette Series 7 July 2016 10 July 2016 Therese Coffey, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons; MP for Suffolk Coastal Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe Oliver Colvile MP for Plymouth Sutton and DevonportJuly 2016 Stephen Crabb, MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire. Endorsed after his withdrawal from the contest.Stephen Crabb pulls out of Tory leadership contest London Evening Standard 5 July 2016 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/conservative-party-leadership-race-stephen-crabb-pulls-out-of-contest-to-leave-threehorse-race-a3288791.html 5 July 2016 Bullen Jamie live https://web.archive.org/web/20160705202320/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/conservative-party-leadership-race-stephen-crabb-pulls-out-of-contest-to-leave-threehorse-race-a3288791.html 5 July 2016 dmy-all Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage; MP for Chatham and Aylesford Byron Davies, MP for GowerJuly 2016 James Davies, MP for Vale of ClwydJuly 2016 Mims Davies, MP for Eastleigh David Davis, MP for Haltemprice and HowdenMarch 2020 Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport Michelle Donelan, MP for ChippenhamJuly 2016 Oliver Dowden, MP for HertsmereJuly 2016 Jackie Doyle-Price, Whip; MP for ThurrockJuly 2016 Flick Drummond, MP for Portsmouth South July 2016 Alan Duncan, MP for Rutland and Melton July 2016 Michael Ellis, MP for Northampton North Jane Ellison, Minister for Public Health; MP for Batterseahttp://www.janeellison.net/news_item/why-im-backing-theresa-may-for-prime-minister/ Why I'm backing Theresa May for Prime Minister Jane Ellison – MP for Battersea, Balham and Wandsworth www.janeellison.net 5 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160817120900/http://www.janeellison.net/news_item/why-im-backing-theresa-may-for-prime-minister/ 17 August 2016 dmy-all Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; MP for Bournemouth East Charlie Elphicke, MP for Doverhttp://www.dover-express.co.uk/conservative-party-leader-candidate-gets-backing-of-dover-mp-charlie-elphicke/story-29462187-detail/story.html Tory leadership BBC 5 July 2016 5 July 2016 May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Graham Evans, MP for Weaver ValeJuly 2016 Nigel Evans, MP for Ribble Valley (previously endorsed Boris Johnson)http://www.nigel-evans.org.uk/news/nigel-evans-announces-support-theresa-may Nigel Evans announces support for Theresa May Nigel Evans MP 8 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014304/https://www.nigel-evans.org.uk/news/nigel-evans-announces-support-theresa-may 6 October 2016 dmy-all David Evennett, Whip; MP for Bexleyheath and Crayfordhttps://davidevennett.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/evennett-backs-theresa-may/ Evennett backs Theresa May David 7 July 2016 Rt Hon David Evennett MP 7 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005230209/https://davidevennett.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/evennett-backs-theresa-may/ 5 October 2016 dmy-all Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence; MP for Sevenoakshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36679741 Tory leadership BBC 1 January 1970 1 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160701021821/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36679741 1 July 2016 dmy-all Kevin Foster, MP for TorbayJuly 2016 Liam Fox, MP for North Somerset. Endorsed after being eliminated from contest. Lucy Frazer, MP for South East CambridgeshireJuly 2016 George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences, MP for Mid-NorfolkJuly 2016 Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet Edward Garnier, MP for Harborough Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest David Gauke, Financial Secretary to the Treasury; MP for South West HertfordshireJuly 2016 Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools; MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Justice; MP for Surrey Heath (endorsed after his elimination from the contest)July 2016 Richard Graham, MP for GloucesterJuly 2016 Helen Grant, MP for Maidstone and The WealdJuly 2016 Chris Grayling, Leader of the House of Commons; MP for Epsom and Ewell (Campaign Chair) Damian Green, MP for Ashford (Campaign Spokesperson)https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1#block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1 Politics Live (30 June 2016 / 3:31) The Guardian 1 January 1970 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160822230203/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1#block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1 22 August 2016 dmy-all Justine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development; MP for PutneyJuly 2016 Dominic Grieve, Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee; MP for BeaconsfieldMarch 2020 Andrew Griffiths, MP for Burton Ben Gummer, Minister for Care Quality; MP for Ipswichhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-suffolk-36542748 BBC Local Live: Suffolk on Thursday, 30 June 2016 BBC News 4 July 2016 Sam Gyimah, Minister for Childcare and Education; MP for East SurreyJuly 2016 Robert Halfon, Minister without portfolio, MP for HarlowJuly 2016 Luke Hall, MP for Thornbury and Yate (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; MP for Runnymede and Weybridgehttp://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/685929/Theresa-May-wins-support-Foreign-Secretary-Philip-Hammond-leadership-race#gig_comment_id=be1fd09a6ce24701a3989594473a64fa Boost for Theresa May as Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond backs her bid to become PM Reynolds Leda 4 July 2016 4 July 2016 Stephen Hammond, MP for Wimbledon Matthew Hancock, Minister for the Cabinet Office; MP for West SuffolkJuly 2016 Greg Hands, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, MP for Chelsea and FulhamJuly 2016 Richard Harrington, Minister for Syrian Refugees; MP for WatfordMarch 2020 Alan Haselhurst, MP for Saffron WaldenMarch 2020 Oliver Heald, MP for North East HertfordshireMarch 2020 James Heappey, MP for Wells (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Peter Heaton-Jones, MP for North Devonhttp://www.peterheatonjones.org.uk/news/statement-party-leadership Statement on Party Leadership Peter Heaton-Jones 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160709030740/http://www.peterheatonjones.org.uk/news/statement-party-leadership 9 July 2016 dmy-all Damian Hinds, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, MP for East Hampshirehttp://www.damianhinds.com/news/damian-supports-teresa-may Damian supports Teresa May Damian Hinds 2 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014351/https://www.damianhinds.com/news/damian-supports-teresa-may 6 October 2016 dmy-all Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and MaltonJuly 2016 George Hollingbery, Whip; MP for Meon Valley Kris Hopkins, Whip; MP for KeighleyJuly 2016 John Howell, MP for Henley Ben Howlett, MP for Bath Nigel Huddleston, MP for Mid WorcestershireJuly 2016 Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health; MP for South West Surrey Nick Hurd, Minister for International Development; MP for Ruislip, Northwood and PinnerJuly 2016 Margot James, MP for Stourbridge Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills since 2015; MP for Bromsgrove (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb) Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark (previously endorsed Michael Gove)https://twitter.com/RobertJenrick/status/751076979345133569 Robert Jenrick on Twitter: "Sorry to see @Gove2016 out of the contest. I will be campaigning wholeheartedly for @TheresaMay2016 in the country & hope she is our next PM" Twitter.com 2014-02-02 2016-07-10 Jo Johnson, Minister of State for Universities and Science; MP for Orpington (previously endorsed his brother Boris Johnson)July 2016 Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough July 2016 David Jones, former Secretary of State for Wales; MP for Clwyd West Marcus Jones, Minister for Local Government, MP for NuneatonJuly 2016 Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown Julian Knight, MP for Solihull Kwasi Kwarteng, MP for Spelthornehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9#block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9 Boris Johnson says he is out of Tory party leadership race after Gove challenge – as it happened The Guardian 20 June 2016 1 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160710051228/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9#block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9 10 July 2016 dmy-all Mark Lancaster, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans; MP for Milton Keynes North Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell Brandon Lewis, Minister of State for Housing and Planning; MP for Great Yarmouth David Mackintosh, MP for Northampton South Kit Malthouse, MP for North West HampshireJuly 2016 Alan Mak, MP for Havant Tania Mathias, MP for TwickenhamJuly 2016 Jason McCartney, MP for Colne Valley July 2016 Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport; MP for Derbyshire Dales Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battlehttp://www.huwmerriman.org.uk/news/my-vote-prime-minister-theresa-may My Vote for Prime Minister: Theresa May Huw Merriman 5 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160828075212/https://www.huwmerriman.org.uk/news/my-vote-prime-minister-theresa-may 28 August 2016 dmy-all Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock Maria Miller, Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee; MP for Basingstoke Anne Milton, Deputy Chief Whip; MP for Guildford Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education; MP for Loughborough (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Wendy Morton, MP for Aldridge Brownhillshttps://wendymorton.co.uk/why-theresa-may-will-be-a-great-prime-minister/ Why Theresa May Will Be A Great Prime Minister live https://web.archive.org/web/20170607145800/https://wendymorton.co.uk/why-theresa-may-will-be-a-great-prime-minister/ 7 June 2017 dmy-all David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland; MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddalehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-36666618 Conservative leadership race: Scottish Secretary Mundell to back May BBC News 30 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160630203345/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-36666618 30 June 2016 dmy-all Bob Neill, Chair of the Justice Committee, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst (previously endorsed Michael Gove)http://www.bobneill.org.uk/news/leadership-conservative-party The leadership of the Conservative Party Bob Neill 8 July 2016 10 July 2016 Sarah Newton, Whip; MP for Truro and Falmouth Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton Northhttp://carolinenokes.com/campaign/leadership-election/ Leadership Election carolinenokes.com 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160816062147/http://carolinenokes.com/campaign/leadership-election/ 16 August 2016 dmy-all Jesse Norman, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; MP for Hereford and South HerefordshireJuly 2016 Guy Opperman, Whip; MP for HexhamJuly 2016 Priti Patel, Minister of State for Employment; MP for Withamhttp://www.priti4witham.com/content/leadership-election Leadership election The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP – Member of Parliament for Witham www.priti4witham.com 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160818200619/http://www.priti4witham.com/content/leadership-election 18 August 2016 dmy-all Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)http://www.markpawsey.org.uk/news/mark-pawsey-mp-supporting-theresa-may-mp-conservative-leader Mark Pawsey MP supporting Theresa May MP for Conservative Leader Mark Pawsey 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160807093428/https://www.markpawsey.org.uk/news/mark-pawsey-mp-supporting-theresa-may-mp-conservative-leader 7 August 2016 dmy-all Mike Penning, Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Criminal Justice and Victims; MP for Hemel Hempstead Andrew Percy, MP for Brigg and Goole Claire Perry, Minister for Transport; MP for Devizes Stephen Phillips, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham Chris Philp, MP for Croydon South Eric Pickles, MP for Brentwood and Ongar Rebecca Pow, MP for Taunton Deanehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p040v1tn Rebecca Pow supports Theresa May in the Conservative leadership contest, St James Street Pool closes, Nudefest 2016 and Gyles Brandreth comes to Taunton, Claire Carter – BBC Somerset 8 July 2016 BBC 10 July 2016 Victoria Prentis, MP for Banburyhttp://victoriaprentis.com/2016/07/05/victoria-backs-theresa-may/ VICTORIA BACKS THERESA MAY Victoria Prentis 10 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160809011704/http://victoriaprentis.com/2016/07/05/victoria-backs-theresa-may/ 9 August 2016 dmy-all Mark Prisk, MP for Hertford and Stortford July 2016 Mark Pritchard, MP for The WrekinMPritchardMP 748476839857881088 30 June 2016 Running a country is a solemn & serious responsibility – it is not a game. I want the right leader & PM for these times @TheresaMay2016 Will Quince, MP for Colchester Mary Robinson, MP for Cheadlehttp://www.mary-robinson.org.uk/news/mary-robinson-backs-theresa-may-leadership-election Mary Robinson backs Theresa May in leadership election Mary Robinson 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014253/https://www.mary-robinson.org.uk/news/mary-robinson-backs-theresa-may-leadership-election 6 October 2016 dmy-all Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change; MP for Hastings and Rye David Rutley, MP for MacclesfieldMarch 2020 Antoinette Sandbach, MP for Eddisbury Andrew Selous, Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation; MP for South West Bedfordshire (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn HatfieldJuly 2016 Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Elmet and Rothwellhttps://twitter.com/larrybudd1/status/748468313605406724 Larry Budd on Twitter: "So far, @CWhittakerMP, @AlecShelbrooke, & Kris Hopkins have backed @TheresaMay2016 for PM. @BBCLeeds" Twitter.com 14 April 2009 30 June 2016 Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Henry Smith, MP for CrawleyMarch 2020 Julian Smith, Whip; MP for Skipton and RiponJuly 2016 Nicholas Soames, MP for Mid SussexJuly 2016 Anna Soubry, Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise; MP for Broxtowe Caroline Spelman, MP for Meriden Mark Spencer, MP for Sherwood Andrew Stephenson, MP for Pendle Mel Stride, Whip; MP for Central Devon Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and HoldernessJuly 2016 Hugo Swire, Minister for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; MP for East Devonhttp://www.hugoswire.org.uk/news/blog-why-i-am-supporting-theresa-may BLOG: Why I am Supporting Theresa May Hugo Swire 5 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014204/https://www.hugoswire.org.uk/news/blog-why-i-am-supporting-theresa-may 6 October 2016 dmy-all Robert Syms, MP for Poole (previously endorsed Liam Fox)July 2016 Maggie Throup, MP for ErewashJuly 2016 Kelly Tolhurst, MP for Rochester and Strood Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People; MP for North SwindonJuly 2016 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; MP for South West Norfolkhttp://www.thetfordandbrandontimes.co.uk/news/norfolk_mp_elizabeth_truss_says_she_will_back_theresa_may_in_tory_leadership_contest_1_4602951 Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss says she will back Theresa May in Tory leadership contest Whymark Bethany 3 July 2016 4 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160704172523/http://www.thetfordandbrandontimes.co.uk/news/norfolk_mp_elizabeth_truss_says_she_will_back_theresa_may_in_tory_leadership_contest_1_4602951 4 July 2016 dmy-all Tom Tugendhat, MP for Tonbridge and Mallinghttp://www.tomtugendhat.org.uk/news/conservative-party-leadership-election Conservative Party Leadership Election Tom Tugendhat MP 10 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160709183551/http://www.tomtugendhat.org.uk/news/conservative-party-leadership-election 9 July 2016 dmy-all Ed Vaizey, Minister of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries; MP for Wantage (previously endorsed Michael Gove)July 2016 Robin Walker, MP for WorcesterJuly 2016 Ben Wallace, Minister for Northern Ireland; MP for Wyre and Preston NorthJuly 2016 Matt Warman, MP for Boston and Skegnesshttp://www.mattwarman.co.uk/2016/07/06/my-choice-for-the-next-conservative-party-leader-and-prime-minister/ My choice for the next Conservative party leader and Prime Minister www.mattwarman.co.uk 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160816071804/http://www.mattwarman.co.uk/2016/07/06/my-choice-for-the-next-conservative-party-leader-and-prime-minister/ 16 August 2016 dmy-all Helen Whately, MP for Faversham and Mid Kenthttp://www.helenwhately.org.uk/news/theresa-may-woman-job Theresa May is the woman for the job Helen Whately 5 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160822082736/https://www.helenwhately.org.uk/news/theresa-may-woman-job 22 August 2016 dmy-all Chris White, MP for Warwick and Leamington Craig Whittaker, MP for Calder Valley Craig Williams, MP for Cardiff North (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire Rob Wilson, Minister for Civil Society; MP for Reading Easthttp://www.robwilsonmp.com/news/statement-conservative-party-leadership Statement on Conservative Party Leadership Rob Wilson 10 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014014/https://www.robwilsonmp.com/news/statement-conservative-party-leadership 6 October 2016 dmy-all Sarah Wollaston, Chair of the Health Committee; MP for Totnes Mike Wood, MP for Dudley South (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Nadhim Zahawi, MP for Stratford-on-Avonhttps://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/nadhim-zahawi/boris-johnson-theresa-may_b_10757680.html Conservatives Must Now Unite Behind Theresa May Nadhim Zahawi HuffPost 30 June 2016 Other Conservative politicians Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for Transport and Countering ExtremismJuly 2016 Nick Alston, former Police and Crime Commissioner for EssexJuly 2016 Gareth Bacon, London Assembly Member for Bexley and BromleyJuly 2016 Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian (Region)July 2016 Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire WestJuly 2016 Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)July 2016 Jackson Carlaw, Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives; MSP for EastwoodJuly 2016 Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries Baroness CumberlegeJuly 2016 Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives; MSP for Edinburgh CentralRuth Davidson's Dig at How Salmond Treats Women http://www.lbc.co.uk/ruth-davidsons-dig-at-how-salmond-treats-women-133476 LBC 7 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160708133407/http://www.lbc.co.uk/ruth-davidsons-dig-at-how-salmond-treats-women-133476 8 July 2016 dmy-all Michael Dobbs, Conservative Lord, author of the original House of Cards novelsJuly 2016 Ian Duncan, MEP for ScotlandJuly 2016 Jacqueline Foster, MEP for North West Englandhttp://www.jacquelinefostermep.com/news/we-need-strong-voice-our-country-follow-david-cameron We need a strong voice for our country to follow David Cameron Jacqueline Foster MEP 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160816033946/https://www.jacquelinefostermep.com/news/we-need-strong-voice-our-country-follow-david-cameron 16 August 2016 dmy-all Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland (Region)July 2016 Annabel Goldie, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives (2005–2011)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/07/theresa-may-is-the-best-woman-to-go-toe-to-toe-with-nicola-sturg/ Theresa May is the best woman to go toe to toe with Nicola Sturgeon and Angela Merkel The Telegraph 7 July 2016 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160707212730/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/07/theresa-may-is-the-best-woman-to-go-toe-to-toe-with-nicola-sturg/ 7 July 2016 dmy-all Davidson Ruth Paul Goodman, ConservativeHome journalist and former MP for Wycombehttp://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2016/07/for-brexits-sake-and-for-britains-theresa-may-should-be-the-next-prime-minister.html For Brexit's sake and for Britain's, Theresa May should be the next Prime Minister Conservative Home 8 July 2016 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160708130713/http://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2016/07/for-brexits-sake-and-for-britains-theresa-may-should-be-the-next-prime-minister.html 8 July 2016 dmy-all Jamie Greene, MSP for West of Scotland (Region)July 2016 Sajjid Karim, MEP for North West EnglandJuly 2016 Timothy Kirkhope, MEP for Yorkshire and the HumberJuly 2016 Baroness (Michelle) Mone, founder of lingerie company UltimoJuly 2016 Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire Steve Norris, Former Transport Minister and London Mayoral candidatehttp://www.theresa2016.co.uk/steve_norris Steve Norris 5 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160710011507/http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/steve_norris 10 July 2016 dmy-all Spencer Pitfield, Director of Conservative Trade Unionistshttp://www.theresa2016.co.uk/spencer_pitfield Spencer Pitfield 5 July 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160710012144/http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/spencer_pitfield 10 July 2016 dmy-all Nick Ramsay, AM for Monmouth (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)July 2016 Councillor David Simmonds, Deputy Chairman of the Local Government Associationhttp://www.theresa2016.co.uk/cllr_david_simmonds_cbe https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013153/http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/cllr_david_simmonds_cbe dead 25 November 2020 Cllr David Simmonds CBE 6 July 2016 Baroness Stowell of Beeston, Leader of the House of LordsJuly 2016 Baroness WarsiJuly 2016 John Scott, MSP for Ayr Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow (Region)July 2016 Lord Young of Graffhamhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/a-thatcher-for-our-time-f79rntgns?shareToken=18c4be49087e2b30383bc1e641bd0bc5 A Thatcher for our time The Times 6 July 2016 8 July 2016 Newspapers Daily Mailhttp://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2016/jul/01/paul-dacre-daily-mail-plays-tory-kingmaker-theresa-may Paul Dacre plays Tory kingmaker by supporting Theresa May 1 July 2016 The Guardian Roy Greenslade Roy Greenslade live https://web.archive.org/web/20161011091141/https://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2016/jul/01/paul-dacre-daily-mail-plays-tory-kingmaker-theresa-may 11 October 2016 The Daily Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/09/mrs-mays-experience-is-the-crucial-factor/ Mrs May's experience is the crucial factor The Telegraph 9 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160709193116/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/09/mrs-mays-experience-is-the-crucial-factor/ 9 July 2016 dmy-all View Telegraph The Sunday Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/10/the-tory-party-may-have-found-another-iron-lady-in-theresa-may/ The Tory Party may have found another iron lady in Theresa May The Telegraph 10 July 2016 10 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160710083629/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/10/the-tory-party-may-have-found-another-iron-lady-in-theresa-may/ 10 July 2016 dmy-all View Telegraph Opinion polling Polls via polling organisations Note some polls have asked respondents how they would vote in certain head-to-head scenarios, as indicated below. Date(s) administered Poll source Samplesizeframeless|67x67pxStephenCrabbframeless|67x67pxLiamFoxframeless|67x67pxMichaelGoveframeless|63x63pxBorisJohnsonframeless|67x67pxAndreaLeadsomframeless|71x71pxTheresaMayframeless|73x73pxGeorgeOsborne Other/Undecided 11 July 2016 Andrea Leadsom withdraws from the ballot, Theresa May is declared the new Leader of the Conservative Party. 7 July 2016 Sky DataSky News https://news.sky.com/story/sky-poll-public-wants-theresa-may-as-pm-10495349 Sky Poll: Public Wants Theresa May As PM 8 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160819222922/https://news.sky.com/story/sky-poll-public-wants-theresa-may-as-pm-10495349 19 August 2016 dmy-all 1,002 "nationally representative" Sky customers — — — — 25% 48% — Don't know 28% 7 July 2016 Second ballot: Andrea Leadsom and Theresa May are entered into the ballot, Michael Gove is eliminated. 5 July 2016 First ballot: Theresa May wins 50.2% of MP support, Liam Fox is eliminated and Stephen Crabb withdraws from the election. 4–5 July 2016Survationhttp://survation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Final-Con-Cllrs-Tables-1c0d6h2.pdf Conservative Councillors Leadership Poll 6 July 2016 Survation 7 July 2016 1,062 Conservative councillors 2.3% 1.8% 5.1% — 21.8% 46.2% — Undecided 17.9%Refused 4.9% — — 12.7% — — 59.9% — Undecided 20.9%Refused 6.5% — — — — 25.5% 50.5% — Undecided 18.6%Refused 5.4% 1–4 July 2016 YouGov/The Timeshttps://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/07/05/theresa-may-leads-conservative-leadership-race/ Theresa May ahead of Leadsom in Conservative leadership race Chambers Luke 5 July 2016 YouGov 6 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160818060017/https://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/07/05/theresa-may-leads-conservative-leadership-race/ 18 August 2016 dmy-all 994 Conservative Party members 5% 5% 9% — 20% 54% — 6% — — — — 31% 63% — 6% — 21% — — — 71% — 7% — — 21% — — 72% — 7% 13% — — — — 76% — 10% 29% — — — 53% — — 17% — — 25% — 53% — — 17% 30 June 2016 Nomination period closes at noon BST. Boris Johnson declares that he will not run as a candidate. 29 June 2016 Nomination period opens at 6 pm BST. 27–29 June 2016 YouGov/The Timeshttps://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/theresa-may-storms-ahead-boris-among-tory-party-me/ Theresa May storms ahead of Boris among Tory Party membership Sayers Freddie 27 June 2016 YouGov 29 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160817085350/https://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/theresa-may-storms-ahead-boris-among-tory-party-me/ 17 August 2016 dmy-all 1,001 Conservative Party members 7% 4% — 27% 7% 36% 4% Don't know 6%David Davis 4%Sajid Javid 3%Nicky Morgan 1% — — — 38% — 55% — 7% — — — 48% 31% — — 21% 31% — — 54% — — — 16% — 29% — 52% — — — 19% 26–27 June 2016 YouGov/The Timeshttps://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/bywnd4ktfs/TimesResults_160627_ToryLeadership.pdf YouGov / Times Survey Results 27 June 2016 YouGov 27 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160919143006/https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/bywnd4ktfs/TimesResults_160627_ToryLeadership.pdf 19 September 2016 dmy-all 438 Conservative votersToryVoters People who are likely to vote Conservative in next general election. 1% 4% 8% 24% 1% 31% 4% Don't know 24%Sajid Javid 2%Jeremy Hunt 1%Nicky Morgan 0% 2,013 British residentsOver18 Residents over 18 in Great Britain. 2% 3% 5% 18% 1% 19% 3% Don't know 44% Sajid Javid 3%Jeremy Hunt 1%Nicky Morgan 0% 25 June 2016 Bristol PostBristol Post http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-post-poll-result-boris-johnson-favourite-candidate-to-be-britain-s-next-prime-minister/story-29443119-detail/story.html Poll result: Boris Johnson favourite to become Britain's next Prime Minister 25 June 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160701130250/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-post-poll-result-boris-johnson-favourite-candidate-to-be-britain-s-next-prime-minister/story-29443119-detail/story.html 1 July 2016 dmy-all 700 voters — 19% 6% 41% — 27% 7% Nicky Morgan 1% 24–25 June 2016Survation/The Mail on SundaySurvation on behalf of The Mail on Sunday http://survation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Final-MoS-Post-Brexit-Tables-240616SWCH-1c0d3h3.pdf Post-Brexit Poll 25 June 2016 1,033 British residentsOver18 Residents over 18 in Great Britain. 1.6% — 6.1% 28.3% — 13.1% 6.9% Don't know 37.1% Ruth Davidson 5.5%Jeremy Hunt 1.4% — — — 61.1% — — 38.9% — — — — 50.4% — 49.6% — — — — 42.4% 57.6% — — — — — — — 62.1% — — — Jeremy Hunt 37.9% — — — 55.7% — — — Ruth Davidson 44.3% 38.5% — — 61.5% — — — — 252 Conservative votersToryVoters2015 People who voted Conservative in the 2015 general election. 1.7% — 6.9% 32.9% — 19.3% 10.4% Don't know 24.1%Jeremy Hunt 2.6%Ruth Davidson 2.1% — — — 58.5% — — 41.5% — — — — 50% — 50% — — — — 37.7% 62.3% — — — — — — — 70.5% — — — Jeremy Hunt 29.5% — — — 68% — — — Ruth Davidson 32% 30.6% — — 69.4% — — — — 24 June 2016 David Cameron announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 23 June 2016 The United Kingdom votes to Leave the European Union in a nationwide referendum. 23–26 February 2016 YouGovhttps://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/03/02/tory-members-boris/ Tory membership warms to Brexit Boris YouGov 2 March 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160413003517/https://yougov.co.uk/news/2016/03/02/tory-members-boris/ 13 April 2016 dmy-all 1,005 Conservative Party members — — — 43% — 19% 22% Sajid Javid 7%Don't know 7%Nicky Morgan 1% 14–17 November 2015 Ipsos MORI/Evening Standardhttps://www.ipsos-mori.com/researchpublications/researcharchive/3652/Public-confidence-in-George-Osborne-slips-but-few-think-Labour-would-do-a-better-job.aspx Public confidence in George Osborne slips – but few think Labour would do a better job Ipsos MORI 20 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151123102537/https://www.ipsos-mori.com/researchpublications/researcharchive/3652/Public-confidence-in-George-Osborne-slips-but-few-think-Labour-would-do-a-better-job.aspx 23 November 2015 dmy-allhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/mayor-and-may-overtake-osborne-in-tory-race-to-succeed-cameron-a3119676.html Boris Johnson and Theresa May overtake George Osborne in Tory race to succeed David Cameron 20 November 2015 London Evening Standard Joe Murphy live https://web.archive.org/web/20151123062103/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/mayor-and-may-overtake-osborne-in-tory-race-to-succeed-cameron-a3119676.html 23 November 2015 dmy-all 307 Conservative votersToryVoters People who are likely to vote Conservative in next general election. — — — 32% — 26% 23% 19% 1,021 British residentsOver18 Residents over 18 in Great Britain. — — — 25% — 19% 11% 45% 19–23 September 2015 Ipsos MORIhttps://www.ipsos-mori.com/researchpublications/researcharchive/3629/Boris-Johnson-most-popular-prospective-Conservative-leader.aspx Boris Johnson most popular prospective Conservative leader Ipsos MORI 1 October 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151007142101/https://www.ipsos-mori.com/researchpublications/researcharchive/3629/Boris-Johnson-most-popular-prospective-Conservative-leader.aspx 7 October 2015 dmy-all 395 Conservative votersToryVoters People who are likely to vote Conservative in next general election. — — — 29% — 18% 32% 19% 1,255 British residentsOver18 Residents over 18 in Great Britain. — — — 27% — 17% 15% 41% 21–22 September 2015 Survation/HuffPosthttp://survation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Con-Tables-1k0m0a8.compressed.pdf Conservative Party Conference Poll 5 October 2015 SurvationPaul Waugh https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/10/01/boris-johnson-the-publics-0_n_8227364.html Boris Johnson Is The Public's Choice As Next Tory Leader, Huffington Post UK/Survation Poll Finds HuffPost 1 October 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151004005416/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/10/01/boris-johnson-the-publics_0_n_8227364.html?1443712937 4 October 2015 dmy-all 303 Conservative votersToryVoters — — — 30.4% — 16.3% 26.2% Don't know 23.3%Jeremy Hunt 2.9%Nicky Morgan 0.9% 1,008 British residentsOver18 — — — 25% — 11.2% 14.6% Don't know 45.2% Nicky Morgan 2.1%Jeremy Hunt 2% See also 2019 Conservative Party leadership election 2017 United Kingdom general election 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum 2016 Labour Party leadership election (UK) References 2016 Category:Premiership of David Cameron Category:Theresa May Category:Michael Gove Category:Boris Johnson Category:Consequences of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum Conservative Party leadership election Conservative Party leadership election Conservative Party leadership election Category:Uncontested political party leadership elections 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