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Richard Gaisford
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Conservative MPs cast their first votes in the #ToryLeadershipContest this morning - by lunchtime at least one candidate will be booted out. @RoryStewartUK says @GMB it’s a plain choice. @sajidjavid tells me now he’s running for PM he can voice concerns about police numbers.
Candidates for Conservative leader, and by default Prime Minister, need to secure backing of at least 17 colleagues today - even if they all do, one with the least votes leaves the #ToryLeadershipContest at lunchtime. @GMB
Boris Johnson most noticeable by his low profile approach so far, relying on his record as London Mayor (and not as Foreign Secretary). His reticence to answer questions and give interviews leaves room for the others to get their voices heard.
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