Who is going to win the 2018/2019 Tory Leadership election?

[Teaboy]

Why have they gone off Michael Gove, then?

I think they're running scared. They're staring into the abyss and they are hoping Johnson's electoral magic will keep them in power. They are also hoping that because Johnson is such a lazy oath they can pull the strings behind the scenes. "Johnson as chairman not CEO" is the phrase doing the rounds.

 

[killer b]

In fact, here is Tim Shipman saying something similar:

Unlikely to happen because not enough Tory MPs will be corralled to support him, but it's one of those things that sometimes happens and causes waves.

He isn't a disruptor, he's supposed to be there.

 

[chilango]

He isn't a disruptor, he's supposed to be there.

"I'll probably end up being Prime Minister or something one day. I don't want to be. It's just, that kind of shit just happens to guys like me."

 

[kebabking]

Why have they gone off Michael Gove, then?

perfect storm - antipathy to him from brexiteers from when he torpedoed Johnson in the 2016 leadership debacle, antipathy towards him from brexity, but non-Johnson fans for staying in cabinet when all the other loons left, he's a bit socially conservative for some of the 'anyone but Boris' constituancy, and they don't think he can set the party/supporters alight with enthusiasm.

 

[killer b]

"I'll probably end up being Prime Minister or something one day. I don't want to be. It's just, that kind of shit just happens to guys like me."

Well yes, that too. But I'm increasingly convinced his challenge from the centre is choreographed as part of a bigger picture thing that sees Johnson's premiership as inevitable.

 

[Wilf]

I hope r stewart ends up in a sports bag someday.

Particularly one made by Mike Ashley.

 

[Raheem]

Particularly one made by Mike Ashley.

Or one made out of Mike Ashley.

 

[Proper Tidy]

perfect storm - antipathy to him from brexiteers from when he torpedoed Johnson in the 2016 leadership debacle, antipathy towards him from brexity, but non-Johnson fans for staying in cabinet when all the other loons left, he's a bit socially conservative for some of the 'anyone but Boris' constituancy, and they don't think he can set the party/supporters alight with enthusiasm.

All of this, and also he's Michael Gove

 

[gosub]

The idea of Stewart somehow finding his way onto the final ballot is intriguing, if unlikely. Johnson would win, certainly, but the process becomes quirky and unpredictable.

Less of a stitch up in other words

 

[killer b]

Johnson vs Stewart in the final would not be less of a stitch up. Look at the latest Conservative Home numbers: Stewart would be crushed. He might be able to close the gap a little, but changing the mind of 50% of the party? Absolutely no chance.

https://www.conservativehome.com/th...roves-his-position-and-stewart-is-bottom.html

 

[Argonia]

What a shame that the leadership debate tonight coincides with the women's world cup. Might have accidentally tuned into BBC One without that on.

 

[gosub]

i'd love it if johnson's plea to his supporters to vote hunt to ensure the cunt's place in the next round leaves him with 32 votes as too many of his chums answer his call

Last vote they had to ban phones after it was found out that the Johson camp were insisting that his supporters send a photo of theur ballot paper... From that to Ive enough support I can lend some of it, is just too darned cocky

 

[Mr Moose]

Apologies if posted elsewhere. Some classic Tory membership views expressed in this yougov poll. Brexit an absolute cult for them second only to hating Corbyn.

Tories happy to trash economy, lose Scotland and Northern Ireland, and destroy own party to get Brexit

 

[treelover]

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damn you have broken the belief in the muppets, hope no kids are reading this.

 

[killer b]

thankfully we have no members under 45.

 

[Artaxerxes]

Why have they gone off Michael Gove, then?

A question to which the answer is "Michael Gove"

 

[gosub]

A question to which the answer is "Michael Gove"

now is hardly the time to be asking "who came 50th in 100 Greatest TV Shows"*




*can't think of another question where the answer would ever be Michael Gove

 

[Artaxerxes]

now is hardly the time to be asking "who came 50th in 100 Greatest TV Shows"*




*can't think of another question where the answer would ever be Michael Gove

"What's that on my shoe?" "Whose that oily cunt?"

 

[MrSki]

Lidington came out in support of him.

Stewart reckons he has got the 33, if none of the MPs that promised their support lied. But 33+ votes on its own isnt necessarily enough to survive todays vote either, he also needs to avoid coming last. I suppose I expect him to make it through this round, but I wont be shocked to my core if he doesnt.

According to 5Lve he is outside the vote saying he has 31 so we shall see.

 

[Supine]

now is hardly the time to be asking "who came 50th in 100 Greatest TV Shows"*




*can't think of another question where the answer would ever be Michael Gove

Which politician looks like testicles wearing glasses?

 

[moochedit]

Are the results out yet?

 

[cupid_stunt]

Are the results out yet?

Soon, around 6 pm they say.

 

[Raheem]

Are the results out yet?

You're on a device connected to the Internet, aren't you?

 

[kebabking]

Are the results out yet?

nah, six ish.

Gove could be in trouble, he's had at least one jump ship to Johnson.

 

[andysays]

Rory Stewart has the support of someone called Tobias...

 

[moochedit]

nah, six ish.

Gove could be in trouble, he's had at least one jump ship to Johnson.

Cheers. Got the telly news on now.

 

[Argonia]

Raab eliminated

 

[cupid_stunt]

Rabb out, everyone else in.

 

[kebabking]

Rory Stewart has the support of someone called Tobias...

he's the bloke who did CPR on the Police Officer who was stabbed outside parliament.

 

[cupid_stunt]

BJ 126

Hunt 46

Gove 41

Stuart 37 - done well

Javid 33 - just in