The Conservative Party needs to rebuild trust on economic competence, cutting migration and reforming public services.

Strong, clear and measured. James has what it takes.

Read why I’m backing @JamesCleverly? https://t.co/Ko6ENSZ6le

— Mel Stride (@MelJStride) October 7, 2024

The big Mel Stride moment in the third ballot. There are 16 Mel Stride votes (8 publicly known) with Cleverly /Tugendhat tied on 21 last time

Ex-Stride MPs (16)
Cleverly 3
Tugendhat 1
Jenrick 1
Badenoch 0
[3 named/no new endorsement]
[8 not public] https://t.co/jdCzVM3mNM

— Sunder Katwala (@sundersays) October 7, 2024