Theresa May has resigned, who to lead the Tories now?

Cocksure

looks like ken Clarke is right then, the rules do need changing on who can stand and how many get eliminated each round.

13 just looks incompetent

Rasczak

I'm sure a few will drop out early, give other candidates their endorsement, etc.

crashcris

I afraid I have never heard of him but I will listen to what he has to say and duly consider him.  Currently my vote remains with Rory Stewart.

Cocksure

I've never started a thread with a poll before this one. I've just added Sam Gyimar to the looooong list. I'm beginning to wonder if this is one of the polls with the most options ever on AVForums, is there a limit? Can't wait for a few more self-serving narcissists to join the race. LOL

EarthRod

Trouble is that the damage is still done. The clock is ticking on brexit and once again the Tory’s are using delaying tactics.

I’m not saying that the above is true, but that is what many will think

Rasczak

There appears to be some conflict there. In the same sentence is 'mediocre' and 'competent'. In addition 'not to be trusted' and 'effective'.

No wonder there are two funny smilies!

nheather

Mediocre - A broad rating against the benchmark of politicians in modern politics.

Competent - Has the ability, knowledge, or skill to do something to a satisfactory standard.  By way of example his tenure in MinAG.

Not to be trusted - As it says on the tin.

Effective - Can produce the desired or intended result.  By way of example, his promotion of the Brexit cause during the referendum.

Stick them all together and I think you have a very accurate description of Gove...which is of course why I used them in the first place

I am sure you are aware 'Funny', 'Sad', 'Wow' and 'Angry' are generally used by a variety of posters on these forums when such individuals are unable to effectively articulate their argument.

Rasczak

Listening to Sam Gyimar’s stance, he sounds like a LibDem infiltrator.

Cheers,

Nigel

Pacifico

The Conservatives have always had a liberal wing which I count myself as part of!  However, the increasing intolerance of such views in the party, along with the polarisation of British politics, poses an existential crisis to the Conservatives IMHO.

Bl4ckGryph0n

Probably looking for his 15 minutes of fame before he is deselected by his local constituency.