Conservative MPs Vote Today in First Round of Leadership Contest
Conservative MPs vote today in what will be the first round of the leadership contest. There are five candidates standing, with the lowest polling today being eliminated from the contest.
The five candidates are:
Theresa May
Stephen Crabb
Liam Fox
Andrea Leadsom
Michael Gove
The next round will take place on Thursday, with another round of voting next Tuesday. The two final contenders will then put to a vote of the party’s membership.