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This is a list of public endorsements for declared candidates for the 2024 leadership election for the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom.

Members of Parliament

Each leadership candidate must have the endorsement of ten current Conservative MPs to make the ballot for the election. This includes one proposer and one seconder.[1]

Kemi Badenoch

  1. Andrew Bowie, MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (2017–)[2]
  2. Alex Burghart, MP for Brentwood and Ongar (2017–)[3]
  3. Andrew Griffith, MP for Arundel and South Downs (2019-)[4]
  4. Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire (2010- )[4]
  5. Julia Lopez, MP for Hornchurch and Upminster (2017–)[3]

James Cleverly

  1. Charlie Dewhirst, MP for Bridlington and The Wolds (2024–)[4]
  2. Peter Fortune, MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill (2024–)[5]
  3. Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset (2015–)[4]
  4. Gagan Mohindra, MP for South West Hertfordshire (2019–)[5][6]

Robert Jenrick

  1. John Hayes, MP for South Holland and The Deepings (1997–)[7]
  2. Caroline Johnson, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham (2016–)[8]
  3. Danny Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire (2024–) and Devizes (2019–2024)[9]
  4. Edward Leigh, MP for Gainsborough (1997–) and Gainsborough and Horncastle (1983–1997)[4]
  5. Esther McVey, MP for Tatton (2017–) and Wirral West (2010–2015)[10]
  6. Mark Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin (2005–)[4]
  7. Jack Rankin, MP for Windsor (2024-)[11]
  8. Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford (2001-)

Priti Patel

  1. Saqib Bhatti, MP for Meriden and Solihull East (2019–)[4]
  2. Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Wetherby and Easingwold (2024–) and Elmet and Rothwell (2010–2024)[12]
  3. Greg Smith, MP for Mid Buckinghamshire (2024–) and Buckingham (2019–2024)[4]
  4. Andrew Snowden, MP for Fylde (2024–)[4]

Mel Stride

  1. Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest (2010–)[4]
  2. George Freeman, MP for Mid Norfolk (2010–)[4]
  3. Desmond Swayne, MP for New Forest West (1997–)[4]
  4. Jerome Mayhew, MP for Broadland and Fakenham (2019–)[4]
  5. David Reed, MP for Exmouth and Exeter East (2024–)[4]

Tom Tugendhat

  1. Karen Bradley, MP for Staffordshire Moorlands (2010–)[4]
  2. Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (2024–)[4]
  3. Nick Timothy, MP for West Suffolk (2024–)[4]
  4. Neil Shastri-Hurst, MP for Solihull West and Shirley (2024–)[13]
  5. James Wild, MP for North West Norfolk (2019–)[14]

Former Members of Parliament

Kemi Badenoch

  1. Alexander Stafford, former MP for Rother Valley (2019–2024)[15]
  2. Eddie Hughes, former MP for Walsall North (2017–2024)[citation needed]
  3. Sarah Dines, former MP for Derbyshire Dales (2019-2024)[citation needed]
  4. Lee Rowley, former MP for North East Derbyshire (2017-2024)[citation needed]
  5. Simon Clarke, former MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland (2017–2024)[citation needed]
  6. Angela Richardson, former MP for Guildford (2019-2024)[16]

James Cleverly

  1. Simon Fell, former MP for Barrow and Furness (2019–2024)[17]
  2. James Heappey, former MP for Wells (2015–2024)[18]
  3. Michael Tomlinson, former MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole (2015–2024)[19]

Robert Jenrick

  1. Jack Brereton, former MP for Stoke-on-Trent South (2017–2024)[20]
  2. Miriam Cates, former MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge (2019–2024)[21]
  3. Jonathan Djanogly, former MP for Huntingdon (2001-2024)[22]
  4. Bill Wiggin, former MP for North Herefordshire (2001–2024)[23]

Priti Patel

  1. Brendan Clarke-Smith, former MP for Bassetlaw (2019–2024)[24]
  2. Kevin Foster, former MP for Torbay (2015–2024)[25]
  3. Jonathan Gullis, former MP for Stoke-on-Trent North (2019–2024)[26]
  4. Sheryl Murray, former MP for South East Cornwall (2010–2024)[27]
  5. Tom Pursglove, former MP for Corby (2015–2024)[25]

Tom Tugendhat

  1. Steve Baker, former MP for Wycombe (2010–2024)[28]
  2. Jake Berry, former MP for Rossendale and Darwen (2010–2024)[29]
  3. Sara Britcliffe, former MP for Hyndburn (2019–2024)[30]
  4. Jo Gideon, former MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central (2019–2024)[31]
  5. Damian Green, former MP for Ashford (1997–2024)[28]
  6. Simon Jupp, former MP for East Devon (2019–2024)[32]
  7. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, former MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed (2015–2024)[33]

Peers

Kemi Badenoch

  1. Helena Morrissey
  2. Tina Stowell

Robert Jenrick

  1. The Lord Bellingham[34]
  2. The Lord Frost[35]
  3. The Lord Murray of Blidworth[34]

Police and Crime Commissioners

Priti Patel

  1. Alison Hernandez, PCC for Devon and Cornwall[36]

Individuals

James Cleverly

  1. William Sitwell, British editor[37]

References

  1. ^ "2024 Conservative Party leadership contest". Institute for Government. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  2. ^ Calgie, Christian (2024-07-29). "'Exactly who we need' - Top Tory MP says reason he's backing Kemi Badenoch". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  3. ^ a b Gye, Hugo; Donaldson, Kitty; Vaughan, Richard; Singh, Arj; Langford, Eleanor (2024-07-27). "Contenders in race to lead 'bin fire' Tories focus on stopping Kemi". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Coffee House (2024-07-24). "Who's backing whom? Tory leadership race begins". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  5. ^ a b Langford, Eleanor (2024-07-24). "The Tory MPs running to be next party leader - and who's backing them". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  6. ^ Gagan Mohindra [@gaganmohindra] (July 25, 2024). "Only James can unite our party, hold the government to account, and win the next General Election. That's why I'm backing James Cleverly for Leader" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Vaughan, Richard (2024-07-10). "Ex-Braverman ally Robert Jenrick's Tory leader hopes rising after her bid implodes". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  8. ^ "Jenrick joins Tory leadership race". Newark Advertiser. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  9. ^ Hymas, Charles (2024-07-07). "Suella Braverman's Tory leadership campaign dealt blow as key ally abandons her". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  10. ^ Casalicchio, Emilio (2024-08-01). "Scoop: Esther McVey expected to introduce and endorse Robert Jenrick at his leadership launch tomorrow". Twitter.
  11. ^ MP, Jack Rankin (2024-08-02). "Jack Rankin: The Conservatives must win back younger voters. Only Jenrick knows how". Conservative Home. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  12. ^ staff, Politics.co.uk Staff (2024-07-24). "Priti Patel would end Conservative infighting as leader, says MP supporter". Politics.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  13. ^ @DrNShastriHurst (29 July 2024). "I have known @TomTugendhat for years. He is a decent and honourable man. I believe he has all the skills to unite the Party, rebuild trust with the British people, and lead us to victory" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 July 2024 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Wild, James [@jamesowild] (30 July 2024). "We need to rebuild trust with the British people and @TomTugendhat has the character and ability to lead a strong team and unite our party to do that based on Conservative principles" (Tweet). Retrieved 30 July 2024 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Stafford, Alex (2024-07-15). "Today I wrote an Op-Ed for the Daily Telegraph on why we need @KemiBadenoch to stand for the leadership of the Conservatives. We need to slay the dragon of Reform, and Kemi is best placed for this. telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/…". Twitter.
  16. ^ Richardson, Angela (29 July 2024). "Angela Richardson - I'm backing Kemi Badenoch for Leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party". Instagram.
  17. ^ https://conservativehome.com/2024/07/30/simon-fell-as-a-parliamentarian-and-a-candidate-ive-seen-first-hand-why-cleverly-should-lead-our-party/
  18. ^ Heappey, James (23 July 2024). "I've always thought that if @James Cleverly..." Twitter.
  19. ^ Tomlinson, Michael [@Michael4MDNP] (25 July 2024). "I worked side by side with @JamesCleverly in the Home Office. He is a serious leader, ready to put in the hard work and recover our reputation for competence and integrity. Here's why I'm backing James 👇🏼" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 July 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1930066/Robert-Jenrick-Red-Wall-Jack-Brereton/amp
  21. ^ https://www.gbnews.com/politics/video-miriam-cates-robert-jenrick-tory-leadership
  22. ^ Djanogly, Jonathan (2024-07-29). "JDjanogly/status/1817886020790026402". x.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)[better source needed]
  23. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpTgzEq8hiY
  24. ^ Clarke-Smith, Brendan (2024-07-27). "Pleased to see @pritipatel entering the race..." Twitter.
  25. ^ a b Pursglove, Tom; Foster, Kevin (2024-07-25). "Priti Patel in the only one who can take the fight to Labour and Lib Dems". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  26. ^ "Support grows for Priti Patel and former Deputy Chairman backs her for leader". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  27. ^ "'No room for Nigel!' Farage NOT welcome in Tory party says booted MP". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  28. ^ a b Gutteridge, Nick (2024-07-19). "Damian Green and Steve Baker back Tom Tugendhat for Tory leadership". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  29. ^ Berry, Sir Jake (2024-07-23). "Tom Tugendhat has a 'clear plan' to 'win back the trust' of British voters". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  30. ^ Britcliffe, Sara (2024-07-22). "The Conservatives need change – there's only one man who'll deliver it". CapX. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  31. ^ Gideon, Jo (2024-07-25). "I'm backing @TomTugendhat to be the next leader of the Conservative Party because he has the vision to unite, rebuild, and win. I trust his commitment to keep promises and earn back the trust of the British people. His vision is exactly what we need. I recently had a great chat with Tom on my podcast, "Nothing but a Number," where we covered a range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence and fraud, technology, and the importance of intergenerational partnerships. Have a watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=8uN6Am…". Twitter.
  32. ^ Jupp, Simon (2024-07-23). "Simon Jupp: I was proud to represent Devon - and Tugendhat is the leader to win it back". Conservative Home. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  33. ^ Trevelyan, Anne-Marie (2024-07-25). "I am supporting @TomTugendhat for leader of @Conservatives. Here Tom sets out his commitment and vision". Twitter.
  34. ^ a b https://capx.co/robert-jenrick-is-the-thatcherite-the-tories-need/
  35. ^ Frost, David (2024-07-30). "Why Robert Jenrick has my support to be Tory leader". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  36. ^ https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-commissioner-backs-priti-patel-as-tory-leader-709143
  37. ^ Sitwell, William (2024-07-28). "The Tories need to pick an election winner – and there is one obvious candidate". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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