Which Tory leadership candidate has the X factor?

07/12/19 • 34 min

Two former Conservative Party chairmen weigh in on who they think is the best candidate to lead the Tories (and the country) forward. Grant Shapps thinks Boris Johnson has the edge; Sir Patrick McLoughlin says Jeremy Hunt is the man for the job, and is chairing his campaign. They join Christopher Hope to make their case for the leadership hopefuls. Plus The Telegraph’s Associate Editor, Camilla Tominey reveals who she believes came out on top when both candidates took to the stage to make their pitch to Telegraph subscribers earlier this week.

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Making the case for Boris Johnson

Once a Tory leadership candidate herself, Liz Truss joins Christopher Hope in the Red Lion pub to tell the public why they could rely on the former London Mayor to make a success of Brexit, and where he stands on key issues including tax cuts, foxhunting and the housing crisis. Plus graphologist, Emma Bache analyses the two leadership candidates’ handwriting to work out who is better suited to the role of prime minister - with some surprising results. And The Telegraph’s Political Editor, Gordon Rayner brings us a match report from the first half of the Tory leadership contest. Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: [email protected] Twitter: @brexitbroadcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Withdrawal disagreement, with Liam Fox, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Brandon Lewis

Three Tory big hitters join Christopher Hope in the Red Lion pub. First in the hotseat: International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox reveals when his department will pivot from renegotiating Brexit to preparing for no-deal, and addresses rumours that he harbours diplomatic ambitions. Next up: Chairman of the ERG, Jacob Rees-Mogg on why he’s against proroguing parliament to solve Brexit, and how many of his children have joined the Tory Party. And finally: party Chairman, Brandon Lewis responds to worrying reports some members haven’t been able to exercise their vote in the leadership contest. Plus one of them tells Chris how he’s feeling after a recent landmark birthday. Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: [email protected] Twitter: @brexitbroadcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.