Steve Baker has been critical of Rishi Sunak during the campaign and said his colleagues have supported him to lead rebellions so he would make a good leader.
Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker will launch a bid to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader after the election, it is understood. The Brexiteer Conservative is expected to attempt to replace Mr Sunak if the party is defeated on 4 July. Mr Baker hinted at a leadership run if he retains his Wycombe seat at the general election. He said: 'One thing at a time. I want to represent the people of Wycombe the best that I can, as I always have done. 'Then let's see what happens.
The battle to pick Mr Sunak's successor if the Conservatives lose could shape the party for years to come. Mr Baker has been critical of Mr Sunak and the party over the past five weeks, admitting the campaign has gone 'badly' and its bad polling is 'extremely worrying'. He said he is standing for re-election in Wycombe to try to 'sort this mess out'.
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