There are now just five candidates remaining in the running
Nottinghamshire's Conservative MPs have spoken out about who they are supporting to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the leadership race. Live debates have been taking place as the remaining candidates battle it out to become the leader of the Conservative Party following Mr Johnson's resignation amid controversies and a fracturing Government.
The final TV debate has since been cancelled however due to worries they have been portraying a heavily divided Tory Party at a time when the country has been calling for calm. It was cancelled as Mr Sunak and Mrs Truss said they would not be taking part.Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and Mansfield MP Ben Bradley is backing Olukemi Badenoch.
"Just the truth, about the difficult choices that must be made. Refreshingly honest." She is fourth in the leadership race with 49 points.Broxtowe's Darren Henry is backing foreign secretary and South West Norfolk MP Liz Truss. She had been promoted to cabinet level by former Prime Minister David Cameron and had backed the UK remaining in the European Union, a position which soon changed upon the referendum result.
"Whatever your preference, one thing was absolutely clear about the Conservatives candidates during tonight’s ITV debate. All five would make a better Prime Minister than Keir Starmer. Well worth remembering that!"Former diary farmer Mark Spencer has backed former chancellor Rishi Sunak since the beginning. The former chief whip in Mr Johnson's Government is supporting Richmond MP Mr Sunak as he proves to be the most popular to win the race to the top.
He added: "Rishi is the leader who can unite the party, bring the whole country together and win us that fifth general election victory. In serious times we need a person with a proven track record." Mr Sunak is winning the leadership race so far with 101 points.Mr Jenrick, who was removed as secretary of state for housing, communities and local government back in 2021, is supporting Rishi Sunak. It was his experience among cabinet ranks that has prompted this support.
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