Enjoyed speaking to senior members of our voluntary party today. My big takeaway from these hustings is that we need to offer the chance for debate around the country… /thread #TeamSaj
It’s now almost certain that Boris will go through the MP rounds, and has a lot of support with party members. He’s done well and has my very best wishes. But I’m also sensing a growing appetite for a robust final round. /2
We are the greatest, most historic party in one of the world’s greatest, most historic democracies. And as Conservatives we should embrace competition over coronation. /3
There have been suggestions of giving members a “confirmatory vote”. We must reject this. Not only is it a patronising nod to party democracy, once again denying hard-working party members their say … /4
But it also denies us an opportunity for healthy scrutiny. Two of our last three PMs got to No.10 without proper contests. If I earn enough support of colleagues next week, I will follow it through. /5
This contest needs to test not just our next party leader, but someone who will suddenly become PM at one of the most challenging times in a generation – and without an election. /6
I believe the best contest would be a positive debate between two change candidates. I have the background, experience, and vision to give people a proper choice. I hope I am given the chance to do so.
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