Tugendhat out of Tory leadership race
The bookies' favourite Rishi Sunak secured the most nominations, followed by Penny Mordaunt in second place.
The bookies' favourite Rishi Sunak secured the most nominations, followed by Penny Mordaunt in second place.
"Initially, the thinking had been that the country should get to know the candidates. Later, the worry became that the country would get to know the candidates", one person said.
"What on Earth is this?", Mike Galsworthy said after watching the video.
Huw Edwards praised the interview, saying it is a fact that the UK *did* have a veto and Turkey's hopes of joining the EU are "more remote than ever".
"2011 called and wants their failed promise's back," tweeted one person after Tom Tugendhat made his pledge as he battles for top job.
One Labour source said their jaw was "on the table at how damaging this is for the Tories" following the debate, with others describing it as a "generous gift" for Sir Keir Starmer.
"Alice in Wonderland. We’re in for even more serious trouble if this woman becomes PM. Cynical beyond belief. "
“We need to capitalise on these opportunities by ditching the mass of unnecessary regulations and low-growth mentality we’ve inherited from the EU.
Mr Sunak is the frontrunner in the Conservatives’ leadership race, with 101 votes in the second ballot, but the mistake drew ire from some on Twitter.
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