Endorsements in the 2019 Conservative Party leadership election explained

This is a list of endorsements for declared candidates for the 2019 leadership election for the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom.

Members of Parliament

In total, 188 out of 313 Conservative MPs openly backed a bid by one of the candidates in the race.

James Cleverly

Prior to his withdrawal on 4 June, James Cleverly had 4 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Michael Gove

Prior to his elimination on 20 June, Michael Gove had 36 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Sam Gyimah

Prior to his withdrawal on 10 June, Sam Gyimah had 4 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Matt Hancock

Prior to his withdrawal on 14 June, Matt Hancock had 17 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Mark Harper

Prior to his elimination on 13 June, Mark Harper had 8 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Jeremy Hunt

Prior to his elimination on 23 July, Jeremy Hunt had 50 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Sajid Javid

Prior to his elimination on 20 June, Sajid Javid had 23 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Boris Johnson

Prior to his victory on 23 July, Boris Johnson had 146 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Andrea Leadsom

Prior to her elimination on 13 June, Andrea Leadsom had five backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including herself.

Kit Malthouse

Prior to his withdrawal on 4 June, Kit Malthouse had seven backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Esther McVey

Prior to her elimination on 13 June, Esther McVey had six backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including herself.

Dominic Raab

Prior to his elimination on 18 June, Dominic Raab had 25 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Rory Stewart

Prior to his elimination on 19 June, Rory Stewart had 14 backers among the Members of Parliament for the Conservative Party, including himself.

Members of the European Parliament

Michael Gove

Former Cabinet ministers

Jeremy Hunt

Boris Johnson

Former MPs and MEPs

Jeremy Hunt

Boris Johnson

Rory Stewart

Peers

Jeremy Hunt

Sajid Javid

Boris Johnson

Members of devolved legislatures

Michael Gove

Jeremy Hunt

Sajid Javid

Boris Johnson

Rory Stewart

Directly elected mayors

Boris Johnson

Police and Crime Commissioners

Boris Johnson

Individuals

Matt Hancock

Jeremy Hunt

Sajid Javid

Boris Johnson

Rory Stewart

Organisations

Matt Hancock

Boris Johnson

Dominic Raab

Publications

Publications2017 general election
main endorsement
CandidateNotesLink
ConservativeHomeConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/06/johnson-not-the-prime-minister-we-deserve-but-the-prime-minister-we-need-right-npw.html
Evening StandardConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/evening-standard-comment-we-back-boris-as-the-pm-to-turn-britain-around-a4171816.html
The Daily TelegraphConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2019/07/04/boris-johnson-mr-brexit-elect-pm-give-chance-deliver/
The Sunday TelegraphConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2019/07/07/boris-johnson-believes-brexit-britain-should-next-prime-minister/
The SunConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-17/what-the-papers-say-july-17/
The TimesConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/comment/the-times-view-on-the-next-prime-minister-boris-johnson-at-no-10-njpzrff8v
The Sunday TimesConservative PartyBoris Johnsonhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/comment/the-first-hundred-days-will-make-or-break-boris-johnson-k7flhmj6n

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leadership election candidate MP support numbers: Johnson 30, Gove 29, Hunt 29, Raab 23, Javid 17, Hancock 11 . Paul . Goodman . 17 June 2019 . . 17 June 2019 . 8 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191008215638/https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/06/leadership-election-candidate-support-numbers-hunt-27-johnson-19-raab-13-gove-12-javid-10.html . live .
  2. Web site: Norwich MP backs Boris Johnson in Conservative leadership race. Cope. Lauren. Eastern Daily Press. 9 June 2019. 11 June 2019. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611075318/https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/politics/norwich-mp-chloe-smith-boris-johnson-leadership-1-6095911. live.
  3. Web site: Daniel . Mansfield . Kemi Badenoch backs Michael Gove in leadership race . Saffron Walden Reporter . 7 June 2019 . 7 June 2019 . 7 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190607102902/https://www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk/news/kemi-badenoch-backs-michael-gove-in-leadership-race-1-6093314 . live .
  4. Web site: Johnson's bandwagon rolls on, Davidson declares for the Home Secretary - and Gove deploys weapons of mass destruction . Paul . Goodman . . 9 June 2019 . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609105021/https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2019/06/johnsons-bandwagon-rolls-on-davidson-declares-for-javid-and-gove-deploys-weapons-of-mass-distraction.html . live .
  5. Web site: Sebastian . Payne . Cale . Tilford . Joanna S. . Kao . UK's next prime minister — who are the lead candidates? . . 10 June 2019 . 19 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190919020312/https://ig.ft.com/uk-prime-minister-leadership-contest/ . live .
  6. Web site: Michael Gove to offer three million EU nationals free British passports. Sky News. 11 June 2019. 3 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190603192129/https://news.sky.com/story/michael-gove-to-offer-three-million-eu-nationals-free-british-passports-11729757. live.
  7. News: MP who defeated Salmond throws support behind Boris. Kieran. Andrews. 10 June 2019. The Times. 13 July 2022. 0140-0460. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611093023/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mp-who-defeated-salmond-throws-support-behind-boris-tv3vs2ph6. live.
  8. News: Latest Brexit deadline 'arbitrary' - Gove. 5 June 2019. 11 June 2019. 10 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190610071821/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48535879. live.
  9. News: Michael Gove suffers new blow as Amber Rudd endorses Jeremy Hunt for Tory leadership. Swinford. Steven. 9 June 2019. The Telegraph. 11 June 2019. 0307-1235. 10 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190610125501/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/09/michael-gove-suffers-new-blow-amber-rudd-endorses-jeremy-hunt/. live.
  10. Web site: Hair . Kirstene . michaelgove is head and heart committed to strengthening our Union, he has a credible plan to deliver Brexit and bring the country together. With the stakes higher than ever, we need someone who is ready to lead on day one . Twitter . 13 June 2019 . en . 12 June 2019 . 18 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218031758/https://twitter.com/Kirstene4Angus/status/1138808265775755264 . live .
  11. News: Michael Gove's cocaine confession should not bar him from leadership race, says Dominic Raab. The Sunday Times. Henry Zeffman, Caroline Wheeler . 8 June 2019. The Times. 11 June 2019. 0140-0460. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611094534/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/michael-gove-confesses-to-taking-cocaine-c03h3rjmg. live.
  12. Web site: Gove gets leadership race boost as two top Tory women back him . 5 June 2019 . Joe . Murphy . Nicholas . Cecil . . 7 June 2019 . 5 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190605215943/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/michael-gove-gets-boost-as-two-top-tory-women-back-him-but-odds-are-slashed-on-boris-a4159986.html . live .
  13. Web site: Tory leadership contest: where do things stand? . Walker . Peter . 9 June 2019 . . 10 June 2019 . 0261-3077 . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609233917/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jun/09/tory-leadership-contest-where-do-things-stand . live .
  14. News: Mundell backs Gove in Tory contest. Glenn. Campbell. BBC News. 16 June 2019. 17 June 2019. 17 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617121509/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-48653110. live.
  15. News: Why I, as Michael Gove's chief inquisitor, am backing him as PM . Parish . Neil . 30 May 2019 . . 31 May 2019 . 0307-1235 . 30 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190530225646/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/30/michael-goves-chief-inquisitor-backing-pm/ . live .
  16. Web site: McVey and Harper become first MPs to confirm leadership nomination . Bonnie . Christian . 10 June 2019 . . 10 June 2019 . 11 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190611134523/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/mcvey-and-harper-become-first-leadership-hopefuls-to-confirm-nomination-a4163381.html . live .
  17. Web site: Tom Tugendhat: Time To Tell May "Thank You" And Look For New Leader . . Darren . Adam . 22 May 2019 . 10 June 2019 . 21 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201021015557/https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/iain-dale/tom-tugendhat-time-to-tell-may-to-go/ . live .
  18. Web site: Brexit latest: No progress in cross-party talks as May faces pressure to pull plug on compromise deal . . Andrew . Woodcock . 13 May 2019 . 10 June 2019 . 7 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201107231003/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-theresa-may-poll-negotiations-corbyn-labour-tories-a8912366.html . live .
  19. Web site: Updating Live: How many supporters do the Tory leadership candidates have? . 8 June 2019 . . 5 June 2019 . 8 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190608014540/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/104370/updating-live-how-many-supporters-do-tory . live .
  20. Ellwood . Tobias . Tobias Ellwood . Tobias_Ellwood . 1138098177826009089 . 10 June 2019 . Time to 2.0 our Party. Delighted to endorse @MattHancock for PM. Party is in urgent need of an upgrade. Time to pass the baton onto a new generation - offering an optimistic, modern and ambitious vision that appeals beyond our base - essential for winning the next election. https://t.co/b03b2WBZW9 . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210627185054/https://twitter.com/Tobias_Ellwood/status/1138098177826009089 . 27 June 2021 . live.
  21. Web site: Leadership election candidate MP support numbers: Johnson 84, Hunt 37, Gove 34, Raab 23, Javid 19, Hancock 17. Conservative Home. 10 June 2019. 8 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191008215638/https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2019/06/leadership-election-candidate-support-numbers-hunt-27-johnson-19-raab-13-gove-12-javid-10.html. live.
  22. Web site: Why other cabinet ministers won't follow Matt Hancock . Patrick Maguire . The New Statesman . 14 June 2019 . 20 June 2019 . 20 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190620111326/https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2019/06/why-other-cabinet-ministers-won-t-follow-matt-hancock . live .
  23. Web site: Tory leadership race: who will succeed Theresa May as prime minister? . Zeffman . Henry . 24 May 2019 . . 24 May 2019 . 0140-0460 . 24 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190524214646/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tory-leadership-race-runners-and-riders-who-will-succeed-theresa-may-as-prime-minister-6vxc6pg7b . live .
  24. News: Labour moves to head off no-deal Brexit in challenge to Johnson. Financial Times. 11 June 2019. 13 July 2022. Parker. George. Payne. Sebastian. Pickard. Jim. Brunsden. Jim. 12 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190612131459/https://www.ft.com/content/4f645500-8c66-11e9-a24d-b42f641eca37. live.
  25. Jonathan Isaby . isaby . 1141651322451759104 . Ex-Hancock supporter Margot James confirms she voted Rory Stewart yesterday and has now transferred her support to Jeremy Hunt.. 20 June 2019 . 20 June 2019.
  26. Web site: Johnson pledges higher rate income tax cut . Laura . Kuenssburg . 10 June 2019 . . 10 June 2019 . 10 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610021622/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48577579 . live .
  27. Pawsey . Mark . Mark Pawsey . MarkPawsey . 1138033227531214848 . 10 June 2019 . The new leader of the Conservative party & Prime Minister should be a tried, tested & respected statesman able to deliver our departure from the EU & bring the country together. That’s why I’m backing @Jeremy_Hunt . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217073902/https://twitter.com/MarkPawsey/status/1138033227531214848 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  28. News: Michael Gove suffers new blow as Amber Rudd endorses Jeremy Hunt for Tory leadership . Swinford . Steven . 9 June 2019 . . 9 June 2019 . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609232857/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/09/michael-gove-suffers-new-blow-amber-rudd-endorses-jeremy-hunt/ . live .
  29. Web site: Tory leadership contest: Boost for Boris as Tories vote for new Prime Minister. The Evening Standard. 13 June 2019. 13 June 2019. 13 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190613101308/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/tory-leadership-contest-boris-johnson-given-new-boost-by-european-delivery-group-as-tory-mps-began-a4166281.html. live.
  30. News: Jeremy Hunt will make better PM, says Rory Stewart. 26 June 2019. The Times. 27 June 2019. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627204100/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jeremy-hunt-will-make-better-pm-says-rory-stewart-dmf2fhnj8. live.
  31. News: Sajid Javid secures backing of three Home Office ministers who hail him as 'outstanding candidate' . Caroline . Nokes . Victoria . Atkins . Shirley . William . . 9 June 2019 . 9 June 2019 . 24 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190624124820/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/09/sajid-javid-secures-backing-three-home-office-ministers-hail/ . live .
  32. Streeter . Gary . Gary Streeter . garystreeterSWD . 1140592686015156225 . 17 June 2019 . After a weekend of careful reflection (and avoiding all callers) I have decided to back Sajid for leader in the 2nd round. I like his plan for Brexit and his modern approach. The party needs a clear sense of direction and he can provide it. #TeamSaj . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218070535/https://twitter.com/garystreeterSWD/status/1140592686015156225 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  33. TeamSaj. 1140666191498924034 . 17 June 2019 . .@DerekThomasUK backs @sajidjavid and is on #TeamSaj .
  34. Coates . Sam . Sam Coates . SamCoatesSky . 1141354601326764037 . 19 June 2019 . Sky News exclusive Watch now: Bim Afolami backs Boris Johnson, having transferred support from Matt Hancock - believes party unity is the key to deliver brexit deal - thinks Hancock had the best brexit plan and Johnson will consider that and other new ideas to deliver brexit . en . 12 July 2021.
  35. News: Boris Johnson wins over top Eurosceptics with 'clean Brexit' pledge . Edward . Malnick . . 8 June 2019 . 8 June 2019 . 8 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190608223519/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/08/boris-johnson-wins-top-eurosceptics-clean-brexit-pledge/ . live .
  36. Web site: As it happened: Tory leadership vote. BBC News. 12 June 2019. 13 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190613225744/https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-politics-48579887. live.
  37. Web site: Next leader must be Brexiteer, says Bone . . 24 May 2019 . Kate . Whannel . Paul . Seddon . Francesca . Gillett . Hamish . Mackay . Alex . Therrien . Matt . Cannon . 10 June 2019 . 15 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190615020141/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-48394091 . live .
  38. News: Davidson: Brexit 'must not break up UK'. 18 June 2019. BBC News. 18 June 2019. 18 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190618094515/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-48675043. live.
  39. Cllr Ben Bradley MP . BBradley_Mans . 1140155814335979520 . 16 June 2019 . I am proud to have supported @EstherMcVey1 and her #BlueCollarConservative agenda, and I'm delighted that @BorisJohnson has confirmed his commitment to those values. I think he's the candidate best placed to deliver #Brexit and I'll be supporting him to be our PM https://t.co/v3oi9MDelC . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218092538/https://twitter.com/BBradley_Mans/status/1140155814335979520 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  40. Braverman . Suella . Suella Braverman . SuellaBraverman . 1141343068664356865 . 19 June 2019 . I’m pleased to be supporting @borisjohnson as next leader of @conservatives and Prime Minister. He is the one to deliver Brexit, re-energise our country and beat Jeremy Corbyn. #backboris . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217131154/https://twitter.com/SuellaBraverman/status/1141343068664356865 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  41. ABridgen. 1135819519056916482 . 4 June 2019 . There is one candidate to become Conservative Party leader who is a proven winner, a committed Brexiteer and who has the vision for a post Brexit Britain. That’s why I will @Backboris to be the next leader of the Conservative Party. .
  42. Web site: Sajid Javid receives boost to Tory leadership bid with Davidson endorsement . . 8 June 2019 . 8 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190608211815/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/national/17693944.sajid-javid-receives-boost-to-tory-leadership-bid-with-davidson-endorsement/ . live .
  43. Web site: Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson: Why Johnson is the best choice for the Party. For our town, Swindon. And for the country.. Conservative Home. 11 June 2019. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611000437/https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/06/robert-buckland-and-justin-tomlinson-why-johnson-is-the-best-choice-for-the-party-for-our-town-swindon-and-for-the-country.html. live.
  44. Web site: Johnson threatens to withhold £39bn from EU as he wins support of hardline Bexiteers . Peter . Stubley . . 9 June 2019 . 8 June 2019 . 8 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190608234214/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-brexit-tory-leadership-no-deal-eu-39-billion-a8950701.html . live .
  45. News: No further Brexit delay, Johnson insists. 11 June 2019. 11 June 2019. 12 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190612125328/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48602988. live.
  46. Chishti . Rehman . Rehman Chishti . Rehman_Chishti . 1141043690531688448 . 18 June 2019 . Delighted to support @BorisJohnson for Leader of our Party and future PM. I have worked with Boris over many years covering many issues:Religious Freedom (Asia Bibi Case) /(Defeating Daesh ideology). Trade as Trade Envoy & it was a pleasure to welcome him to my constituency. https://t.co/dO4zAQLTML . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217164558/https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1141043690531688448 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  47. Web site: North-east MPs back Boris Johnson to be the next prime minister. O'Donoghue. Daniel. Press and Journal. 11 June 2019. 21 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190621042732/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/politics/westminster/1770191/north-east-mps-back-boris-johnson-to-be-the-next-prime-minister/. live.
  48. Web site: North-East MPs react to Theresa May departure - with one backing Boris Johnson to be PM . Nick . Gullon . . 24 May 2019 . 27 May 2019 . 25 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190525220559/https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17663582.north-east-mps-react-to-theresa-may-departure-with-one-backing-boris-johnson-to-be-pm/ . live .
  49. Web site: LIVE: Javid blasts middle class drug users as Gove cocaine row intensifies . . 9 June 2019 . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609085519/https://news.sky.com/story/live-drugs-row-intensifies-as-tory-leadership-race-hots-up-11738110 . live .
  50. Coffey . Thérèse . Thérèse Coffey . theresecoffey . 1138697849405923330 . 12 June 2019 . BoJo has the mojo to make Brexit happen and reach out to many parts of our country to deliver a better, brighter Britain.Building on a great record of leadership and action in our capital and national events like the Olympics, he can achieve the same for our country @BackBoris . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217201750/https://twitter.com/theresecoffey/status/1138697849405923330 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  51. News: Only Boris Johnson can restore trust and excitement in our politics . Damian . Collins . 6 June 2019 . 7 June 2019 . . 7 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190607052437/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/only-boris-johnson-can-restore-both-trust-and-excitement-in-our-politics-x9vt5p5qx . live .
  52. Courts . Robert . Robert Courts . robertcourts . 1147624891086200833 . 6 July 2019 . Thanks to Theresa Villiers MP for coming to Witney tonight to speak and take questions on behalf of @BorisJohnson this evening. Great to see lots of support for @BackBoris campaign! #BackBoris #backboristour https://t.co/LikEi015rC . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218001753/https://twitter.com/robertcourts/status/1147624891086200833 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  53. Web site: 'Kick the can - and we kick the bucket!' Ruling out a Brexit delay, Boris Johnson launches his leadership bid. Gráinne Ní. Aodha. TheJournal.ie. 12 June 2019. 12 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190612122548/https://www.thejournal.ie/boris-johnson-campaign-launch-4678736-Jun2019/. live.
  54. Jonathan Isaby . isaby . 1140988997688315905 . 18 June 2019 . Tracey Crouch reveals she voted for Boris Johnson . 18 June 2019.
  55. isaby. 1141359882878234624. Welsh Affairs Committee Chair David Davies reveals he is now backing Boris Johnson, having previously voted for Raab.. Jonathan. Isaby. 19 June 2019.
  56. mimsdavies. 1141749109856059393. Backed @BorisJohnson in final round now @sajidjavid is not in final mix. Supporting him as we then have best chance of delivering Brexit & moving forward with it done-as @Conservatives we then must concentrate on extending our ideas & policies-reaching beyond core vote #BackBoris. MimsDavies. MP. 20 June 2019.
  57. News: Johnson can communicate with voters in ways most politicians can't. 18 June 2019. The Times. 18 June 2019. 18 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190618143332/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/johnson-can-communicate-with-voters-in-ways-most-politicians-cant-85fmc9tq8. live.
  58. Isaby . Jonathan . isaby . 1141349295490306049 . 19 June 2019 . David Davis reveals that he too has now voted for Boris Johnson . en . 12 July 2021.
  59. Web site: I'll get us out! Johnson to launch PM bid with Brexit rallying cry - 'Delay means defeat'. Macer. Hall. 12 June 2019. Express.co.uk. 13 July 2022. 12 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190612001747/https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1139231/brexit-news-boris-johnson-tory-leadership-race-brexit-delay-date. live.
  60. News: Duncan Smith says he will vote for Johnson in Conservative.... 10 June 2019. uk.reuters.com. Reuters. 13 June 2019. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611182954/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-leader-johnson-idUKKCN1TB2I3. live.
  61. Web site: Kent MPs declare who they want as leader. 11 June 2019. Kent Online. 11 June 2019. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611130732/https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-mps-declare-who-they-want-as-leader-206390/. live.
  62. Web site: Evennett backs Boris Johnson for Leader. 14 June 2019. Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP. 16 June 2019. 16 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190616153731/https://davidevennett.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/evennett-backs-boris-johnson-for-leader/. live.
  63. Foster . Kevin . kevin_j_foster . 1141733344683745280 . 20 June 2019 . Just been to vote in the Conservative Party Leadership election. It was a privilege to back @sajidjavid yet in this round I decided to vote for @BorisJohnson who has the best chance of delivering Brexit & who as Mayor of London reached out beyond our core vote. #BackBoris https://t.co/z7N50njkxh . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218014837/https://twitter.com/kevin_j_foster/status/1141733344683745280 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  64. News: Jeremy Hunt pitches himself as the 'serious leader' in Tory race. Mason. Rowena. 10 June 2019. The Guardian. 11 June 2019. Elgot. Jessica. 0261-3077. 10 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190610235700/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jun/10/jeremy-hunt-wins-support-penny-mordaunt-conservative-leadership. live.
  65. News: From Somerset to Sunderland only Boris Johnson can deliver. Lucy Frazer, Richard Drax, Marcus Fysh. Damien Moore. 12 June 2019. www.thetimes.co.uk. 12 June 2019. 12 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190612090731/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/from-somerset-to-sunderland-only-boris-johnson-can-deliver-6zd3vflj6. live.
  66. Web site: Boris Johnson's bid for Tory leadership gathers momentum . Mason . Rowena . 23 May 2019 . . 24 May 2019 . 0261-3077 . 12 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112010900/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/23/boris-johnson-bid-for-tory-leadership-gathers-momentum . live .
  67. Grant . Helen . HelenGrantMP . 1141301718585618432 . 19 June 2019 . .@BorisJohnson has the resolve required to deliver Brexit by the end of October and the ideas, energy and personality needed to unite our country around an inspiring domestic agenda. That is why I will now be wholeheartedly supporting him to become our next Prime Minister . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217082502/https://twitter.com/HelenGrantMP/status/1141301718585618432 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  68. Green . Chris . CGreenUK . 1141244661954203648 . 19 June 2019 . The next vote for leader of the @Conservatives will be later today and I announced on @BBCRadioManc that I will be backing @BorisJohnson He delivered for London and now I want him to deliver for the whole United Kingdom. . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217090143/https://twitter.com/CGreenUK/status/1141244661954203648 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  69. News: Andrea Leadsom among high profile Tories to back Boris Johnson in leadership race. 18 June 2019. Evening Standard. 18 June 2019. 18 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190618091835/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/andrea-leadsom-announces-support-for-boris-johnson-in-tory-leadership-race-a4169491.html. live.
  70. Web site: Griffiths . Andrew . I'm Backing Boris . facebook.com . 14 June 2019 . en . 4 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220404044831/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fagriffithsofficial%2Fphotos%2Fa.649243671828935%2F2275436189209667%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26theater . live .
  71. Halfon . Robert . Robert Halfon . halfon4harlowMP . 1145795019594506241 . 1 July 2019 .
    1. Boris : https://t.co/Pllwc1xRiB
    . en . 12 July 2021.
  72. News: Matt Hancock: Boris and I have had our differences but he's the one to unite us. Matt. Hancock. 16 June 2019. www.thetimes.co.uk. 17 June 2019. 19 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519220040/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matt-hancock-boris-and-i-have-had-our-differences-but-he-s-the-one-to-unite-us-mzhqrbvnd. live.
  73. Web site: Bandwagon rolls on as more Tories swing behind Boris Johnson... but Sajid Javid struggles. 17 June 2019. Evening Standard. 17 June 2019. 17 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617105312/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/bandwagon-rolls-on-more-tories-swing-behind-boris-johnson-as-sajid-javid-struggles-a4168836.html. live.
  74. Jonathan Isaby . isaby . 1140998606826147842 . 18 June 2019 . Adam Holloway confirms he is backing Boris Johnson . 18 June 2019.
  75. Isaby . Jonathan . isaby . 1141349848521818112 . 19 June 2019 . Ex-Raab supporter Eddie Hughes declares for Boris Johnson . en . 12 July 2021.
  76. News: Javid backs Boris — and bids to be chancellor. Tim Shipman. Caroline Wheeler. 7 July 2019. The Times. 7 July 2019. 7 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190707114208/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/sajid-javid-backs-boris-johnson-and-bids-to-be-chancellor-dx2bmx3ds. live.
  77. Ranil Jayawardena . TeamRanil . 1138119972717285376 . 10 June 2019 . After a lot of thought and discussion with constituents, Ranil is backing Boris to be the next Leader of the Conservative Party - and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom @BackBoris @BorisJohnson #BackBoris . 10 June 2019.
  78. Jenkyns . Andrea . Andrea Jenkyns . andreajenkyns . 1141040471411744769 . 18 June 2019 . For 3 years we have been fighting to deliver Brexit, with Remain MPs trying to stop the will of our people. Now Dominic has left the contest I will throw my support 100% behind @BorisJohnson. He is the last true Brexiteer standing, who resigned on principle to fight for Brexit. . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217152731/https://twitter.com/andreajenkyns/status/1141040471411744769 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  79. Web site: Labour victory in Peterborough rattles Tory nerves . Joe . Murphy . . 7 June 2019 . 7 June 2019 . 7 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190607102831/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-vote-for-nigel-farage-and-youll-get-jeremy-corbyn-a4161986.html . live .
  80. Web site: Andrea Leadsom Endorses Boris Johnson For Conservative Party Leader. 18 June 2019. HuffPost UK. 18 June 2019. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526122859/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/andrea-leadsom-endorses-boris-johnson-for-conservative-party-leader_uk_5d089268e4b0886dd15e3608. live.
  81. Lewer . Andrew . Andrew Lewer . ALewerMBE . 1140159786547326976 . 16 June 2019 . . @BorisJohnson is supporting @EstherMcVey1 #BlueCollarConservative policies as well as being determined to deliver a proper Brexit. He has my support! https://t.co/nJrLtA81oq . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217062114/https://twitter.com/ALewerMBE/status/1140159786547326976 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  82. Web site: New Forest MPs declare support for Boris Johnson to be next prime minister. 5 June 2019. 16 November 2019. 16 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116093112/https://www.advertiserandtimes.co.uk/boris-johnson-new-forest-mps. live.
  83. Jonathan Isaby . isaby . 1140982856841404417 . 18 June 2019 . Voting opens in the second ballot for the Tory leadership. Among the first to vote is Ian Liddell-Grainger who declares for Boris Johnson . 18 June 2019.
  84. Loughton . Tim . Tim Loughton . timloughton . 1151807860910768128 . 18 July 2019 . Great performance from the candidates at the hustings last night but my vote is Back Boris https://t.co/Fa6klzstEa . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218044840/https://twitter.com/timloughton/status/1151807860910768128 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  85. Web site: Senior MP Kit Malthouse backs Boris Johnson in leadership bid. 11 June 2019. Evening Standard. 11 June 2019. 11 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190611183752/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-s-leadership-campaign-gains-momentum-with-backing-of-senior-mp-kit-malthouse-a4164466.html. live.
  86. Web site: Boost for Boris Johnson as Tory MPs vote for new PM. 13 June 2019. Evening Standard. 13 June 2019. 13 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190613101308/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/tory-leadership-contest-boris-johnson-given-new-boost-by-european-delivery-group-as-tory-mps-began-a4166281.html. live.
  87. News: McVey backs Johnson as next Tory leader. BBC News. 16 June 2019. 16 June 2019. 16 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190616054005/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48651429. live.
  88. Metcalfe . Stephen . Metcalfe_SBET . 1148994252162195456 . 10 July 2019 . The next Prime Minister must embrace Brexit as an opportunity to be grasped, not a risk to be managed.I'm backing @BorisJohnson to deliver Brexit by Oct 31st #BackBoris Stephen Metcalfe Backs Boris to Deliver Brexit by October 31st Stephen Metcalfe MP https://t.co/o2V4zYkEtg . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217213928/https://twitter.com/Metcalfe_SBET/status/1148994252162195456 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  89. Web site: Birmingham MP Andrew Mitchell backs Boris Johnson for Prime Minister. Walker. Jonathan. 12 June 2019. birminghammail. 12 June 2019. 12 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190612133117/https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-mp-andrew-mitchell-explains-16417525. live.
  90. Web site: Boris and Hunt in early poll boost as Tories launch leadership bids . Joe . Murphy . 10 June 2019 . . 10 June 2019 . 10 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610123514/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-and-jeremy-hunt-in-early-poll-boost-as-tories-launch-bids-for-leadership-a4163436.html . live .
  91. News: Boris Johnson is the only man who can win back Tory voters from Brexit Party . Owen . Paterson . 7 June 2019 . 10 June 2019 . . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609130258/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/07/boris-johnson-man-can-win-back-tory-voters-brexit-party/ . live .
  92. Web site: Tory leadership election: Boost for Boris Johnson as Tories vote for new prime minister . Joe . Murphy . 13 June 2019 . . 13 June 2019 . 13 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190613101308/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/tory-leadership-contest-boris-johnson-given-new-boost-by-european-delivery-group-as-tory-mps-began-a4166281.html . live .
  93. Philp . Chris . Chris Philp . CPhilpOfficial . 1141741082570629121 . 20 June 2019 . I have voted for @BorisJohnson in the final round today, and will do so again as a party member in July if he gets through. I believe decisive and bold leadership is needed to navigate us through these times . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218151726/https://twitter.com/CPhilpOfficial/status/1141741082570629121 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  94. Pursglove . Tom . Tom Pursglove . VotePursglove . 1141287637292072961 . 19 June 2019 . I'm convinced that only @BorisJohnson will deliver a proper Brexit by the 31st October - come what may. All aboard! @BackBoris https://t.co/rgOfGsUtDy . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218210458/https://twitter.com/VotePursglove/status/1141287637292072961 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  95. Web site: Dominic Raab backs Boris as 'only man to deliver Brexit on time'. 19 June 2019. Evening Standard. 19 June 2019. 19 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190619145417/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/dominic-raab-backs-boris-as-only-man-to-deliver-brexit-on-time-a4170861.html. live.
  96. Web site: Alok Sharma: Why I am voting for Johnson . Sharma . Alok . . 30 May 2019 . 30 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190530115843/https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/05/alok-sharma-why-i-am-voting-for-johnson.html . live .
  97. 1141683389927481344. I have decided that with the support of the majority of MPs and members, @BorisJohnson can unite the party and deliver Brexit with a liberal agenda for the future, that backs freedom of talent and must as a priority protect our European research and education partnerships . CSkidmoreUK. Chris Skidmore. 20 June 2019 . 20 June 2019.
  98. Smith . Henry . HenrySmithUK . 1138436462683316224 . 11 June 2019 . I’m backing @BorisJohnson for Conservative leader because as Prime Minister he’ll deliver the record vote for Brexit without delay. Beyond, he speaks to people’s aspiration for our country’s future prosperity, an enhanced environment and British global confidence. #BackBoris https://t.co/zIGDMxuecH . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217100800/https://twitter.com/HenrySmithUK/status/1138436462683316224 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  99. Isaby . Jonathan . isaby . 1139115212664180736 . 13 June 2019 . Voting “brisk” in Committee Room 14 - a number of MPs remaining undeclared, although at least three new Boris Johnson supporters have volunteered a declaration for him: John Redwood, Julian Sturdy and Nigel Mills. . en . 12 July 2021.
  100. News: Henry . Zeffman . Francis . Elliott . Moderates back Boris Johnson to be next prime minister . . 5 June 2019 . 5 June 2019 . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709210809/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/moderates-back-boris-johnson-to-be-next-prime-minister-vk2n72psm . live .
  101. Syms . Robert . Robert Syms . RobertSyms . 1141323883976503297 . 19 June 2019 . @danielmgmoylan @BorisJohnson So Do I ! . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218015003/https://twitter.com/RobertSyms/status/1141323883976503297 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  102. Isaby . Jonathan . isaby . 1141368611715633153 . 19 June 2019 . Kelly Tolhurst confirms she has voted for Boris Johnson . en . 12 July 2021.
  103. Isaby . Jonathan . isaby . 1141348988932808709 . 19 June 2019 . Ex-Raab supporters Hugo Swire and Shailesh Vara declare for Boris Johnson . en . 12 July 2021.
  104. Web site: MPs Martin Vickers and Andrew Percy want Boris Johnson to be the next prime minister . 18 June 2019 . 18 June 2019 . The Grimsby Telegraph . 15 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190615125040/https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/martin-vickers-boris-johnson-percy-2976872 . live .
  105. Today (BBC Radio 4) . BBCr4today . 1138012169092702208 . 10 June 2019 . Security Minister Ben Wallace says he backs Boris Johnson because he's a "one nation Tory and reaches a part of the country none of the other candidates do" #r4today . 10 June 2019.
  106. Jonathan Isaby . isaby . 1140990705906737153 . 18 June 2019 . Ex-Leadsom supporter Heather Wheeler declares for Boris Hohnson . 18 June 2019.
  107. Isaby . Jonathan . isaby . 1141352407991037952 . 19 June 2019 . Bill Wiggin confirms he has voted for Boris Johnson . en . 12 July 2021.
  108. Web site: Gavin Williamson: I'm backing Boris to deliver Brexit and beat Labour . Bennett . Owen . 23 May 2019 . . 24 May 2019 . 24 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190524094921/http://www.cityam.com/278086/gavin-williamson-im-backing-boris-johnson-deliver-brexit . live .
  109. 1141724989823037440 . isaby . Jonathan Isaby . 20 June 2019 . 20 June 2019 . But ex-Javid backer Mike Wood reveals he is now “backing Boris” .
  110. BBCr4today. 1141240128322658304. "Boris Johnson will put Nigel Farage back in his box" says Education Minister @nadhimzahawi in a passionate defence of the former London mayor #r4today https://bbc.in/2XkrMgh . BBC Radio 4. Today. 19 June 2019.
  111. Richard Benyon . RichardBenyonMP . 1133768035255431168 . 29 May 2019 . Why I have decided to #JoinKit and support @kitmalthouse the forthcoming #conservativeleadership contest . 29 May 2019.
  112. Web site: Housing minister Kit Malthouse flies flag for 'new generation' as he becomes tenth Tory to join leadership race . Matt . Honeycombe-Foster . 28 May 2019 . . 28 May 2019 . 28 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190528103240/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/104171/housing-minister-kit-malthouse-flies-flag . live .
  113. George Hollingbery . GHollingbery . 1133758720461168640 . 29 May 2019 . I’m joining Kit for the #conservativeleadership because his ideas got us through the same lobby on Brexit, he’s got great ideas and he’s got an impressive track record delivering in front line politics. #JoinKit #KitMalthouse . 29 May 2019.
  114. Paul Maynard . PaulMaynardUK . 1133664234636750848 . 29 May 2019 . Kit Malthouse has a very impressive #Job #House #School agenda and he’s the only candidate who has actually brought people together to hammer out a #Brexit compromise. That’s why I’m joining Kit. #JoinKit #JobHouseSchool . 29 May 2019.
  115. Web site: Royston Smith: Why I am voting for Malthouse . Royston . Smith . . 1 June 2019 . 1 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190601130526/https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/06/royston-smith-why-i-am-voting-for-malthouse.html . live .
  116. News: Ben . Bradley . Gary . Streeter . Esther McVey can restore trust in our party and help us win again . . 12 May 2019 . 24 May 2019 . 24 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200424101700/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/12/esther-mcvey-can-restore-trust-party-help-us-win/ . live . subscription.
  117. News: Andrew . Lewer . Esther McVey's optimistic 'Blue Collar Conservatism' is just what our country needs . . 27 May 2019 . 27 May 2019 . 27 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190527083326/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/27/esther-mcveys-optimistic-blue-collar-conservatism-just-country/ . live .
  118. Amess . David . David Amess . amessd_southend . 1139103584317071361 . 13 June 2019 . This is the 10th leadership contest since I have been an MP. I am aware of the responsibility that I have in being able to choose someone who will not only lead my party but become Prime Minster. I attended all the hustings and have decided to vote for @DominicRaab. . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217135311/https://twitter.com/amessd_southend/status/1139103584317071361 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  119. News: Andrea Leadsom quits Government signalling end of phoney war over Conservative leadership . MP supporters include former ministers Maria Miller, Shailesh Vara, Sir Hugo Swire, Suella Braverman and Shailesh Vara along with former ministerial aide Robert Courts. . Hope . Christopher . Swinford . Steven . Mikhailova . Anna . . 22 May 2019 . 26 May 2019 . subscription . 26 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190526140642/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/22/andrea-leadsom-quits-government-signalling-end-phoney-war-conservative/ . live .
  120. News: David Davis bows out of Tory leadership contest as he says he will back Dominic Raab to replace Theresa May . 4 May 2019 . . 13 July 2022 . 0307-1235 . . 6 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190506202938/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/04/david-davis-bows-tory-leadership-contest-says-will-back-dominic/ . live .
  121. News: Raab infuriating the EU with demands May 'never dared' make shows why he should be PM, allies say . Malnick . Edward . 11 May 2019 . . 17 May 2019 . 0307-1235 . 17 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517103154/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/11/raab-infuriating-eu-demands-may-never-dared-make-shows-should/ . live .
  122. News: Sam . Coates . Tory leadership contenders show off wives and policies . . 6 May 2019 . 24 May 2019 . 18 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190518114343/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tory-leadership-contenders-show-off-wives-and-policies-vtc0vrxgz . live .
  123. Web site: Local MP joins the race for Conservative leadership . 28 May 2019 . . Faye . Tryhorn . 10 June 2019 . 11 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200111205024/https://www.spirefm.co.uk/news/local-news/2881256/local-mp-joins-the-race-for-conservative-leadership/ . live .
  124. RichardBenyonMP. 1139292693513854983. Proud to have supported you today. Benyon. Richard. 2019-06-13. 2019-06-16.
  125. News: Backing Stewart, junior defence minister Ellwood says Johnson needs to be tested . 16 June 2019 . Reuters . 16 June 2019 . 17 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190617181054/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu/backing-stewart-junior-defence-minister-ellwood-says-johnson-needs-to-be-tested-idUKKCN1TH06M . live .
  126. James . Margot . Margot James . margot_james_ . 1140337245574062080 . 16 June 2019 . Cheered by the thoughtful and positive #C4Debate @RoryStewartUK had the edge for me, energetic, determined and embracing the centre ground, I will support him for next PM . en . 12 July 2021.
  127. Rory For Leader . roryforleader . 1138488188748619777 . 11 June 2019 . "Only one candidate can appeal to all sections of society…and that is Rory Stewart.” - @GillianKeegan introduces @RoryStewartUK #Rory4Leader #PutRoryThrough https://t.co/HfFX8ez8FX . en . 12 July 2021.
  128. News: Tory leadership: deputy prime minister backs Rory Stewart - as it happened. Andrew. Sparrow. Kevin. Rawlinson. Severin. Carrell. Andrew. Sparrow. The Guardian. 17 June 2019. www.theguardian.com. 17 June 2019. 17 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617170720/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/jun/17/tory-leadership-boost-for-boris-johnson-as-gove-tones-down-his-criticism-of-his-candidature-live-news. live.
  129. Masterton . Paul . Paul Masterton . pmasterton1985 . 1140504522252607490 . 17 June 2019 . With Matt out, I'm still looking for the same things: Energy, intelligence + enthusiasm with a clear vision for delivering Brexit + for the country beyond it. Someone who really gets the Union, with ideas to strengthen + secure it. Tomorrow I'll be voting for @RoryStewartUK . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217104031/https://twitter.com/pmasterton1985/status/1140504522252607490 . 17 December 2019 . live.
  130. Victoria Prentis . VictoriaPrentis . 1133007813398151168 . 27 May 2019 . I am supporting @RoryStewartUK for Leader of the Conservatives. . 27 May 2019.
  131. Antoinette Sandbach . Sandbach . 1136301843863265280 . 5 June 2019 . I am supporting @RoryStewartUK . 5 June 2019.
  132. Web site: After yesterday's TV debates, I'm very pleased to now support @RoryStewartUK. His realistic and positive vision for Britain promises to reach out to a broad audience, especially young people. Rory can bring people together and unite the country. #RoryForLeader. MP. Dame Caroline Spelman. 2019-06-17. @spelmanc. en. 2019-06-17. 7 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233927/https://twitter.com/spelmanc/status/1140633225737461762. live.
  133. Mobarik . Nosheena . Nosheena Mobarik . NosheenaMobarik . 1140730910318505984 . 17 June 2019 . We need an experienced person to lead the country through a challenging time. Someone who has a track record on delivering on any brief. I am endorsing #Gove4PM @michaelgove . en . 12 July 2021.
  134. Web site: Tory leadership shock: Only ONE contender has what it takes says Hague in huge endorsement. McLoughlin. Bill. 2019-07-02. Express.co.uk. en. 2019-07-05. 5 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190705084624/https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1147788/Tory-leadership-news-latest-Boris-Johnson-Jeremy-Hunt-next-prime-minister-Tory-party. live.
  135. News: Tory leadership: Johnson denies intelligence claims as John Major backs Hunt – as it happened. Weaver. Matthew. 2019-07-05. The Guardian. 2019-07-05. en-GB. 0261-3077. 5 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190705123533/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/jul/05/chancellor-warns-johnson-and-hunt-that-parliament-will-block-a-no-deal-brexit-live-news. live.
  136. Web site: Boris Johnson 'has to say' he's going to negotiate, but really he wants no deal Brexit, says his own supporter. 24 June 2019. inews.co.uk. 24 June 2019. 24 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624212024/https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-brexit-negotiations-no-deal-tory-leadership-contest-john-nott-sky-news/. live.
  137. Web site: George Osborne u-turn: Project Fear architect backs Boris Johnson as Tory leader. Scarsi. Alice. 2019-06-21. Express.co.uk. en. 2019-07-02. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627135245/https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1143659/boris-johnson-news-tory-leadership-contest-latest-george-osborne-editorial. live.
  138. benhowlettuk. 1145690391053815808. Agreed, there is definitely a growing momentum behind @Jeremy_Hunt. Members are rational enough to understand they are choosing a PM who first and foremost must defend the national interest, but they have to realise that quickly! #HasToBeHunt #toryleadershipcontest. Ben. Howlett. 1 July 2019.
  139. News: Jeremy Hunt has just what is needed to be a truly great Prime Minister . Wilson . Rob . 22 May 2019 . . 24 May 2019 . 0307-1235 . 5 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200105003345/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/22/jeremy-hunt-has-just-needed-truly-great-prime-minister/ . live .
  140. Atkinson . Janice . Janice Atkinson . Janice4Brexit . 1148857673930199040 . 10 July 2019 . @EmmaKennedy #BorisForPM . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190722043622/https://twitter.com/janice4brexit/status/1148857673930199040 . 22 July 2019 . live.
  141. David Campbell Bannerman . DCBMEP . 1132907319136784385 . 27 May 2019 . And how @BorisJohnson ! You are our only hope of coming back. . 27 May 2019.
  142. Fox . Ashley . Ashley Fox . Ashley7Fox . 1146665216987607040 . 4 July 2019 . I’m backing @BorisJohnson to be our next Prime Minister. #BackBoris https://t.co/kQlWjnESum . en . 12 July 2021.
  143. Stewart Jackson . BrexitStewart . 1131968490653589506 . 24 May 2019 . It can only be Boris Johnson . 24 May 2019.
  144. Web site: Tory leadership race: The runners and riders vying to replace Theresa May . . 28 May 2019 . 27 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190527190821/https://news.sky.com/story/the-runners-and-riders-who-could-replace-theresa-may-11676727 . live .
  145. Sajjad Karim . SHKMEP . 1133088266582933509 . This is what Britain needs in its leader today. Im supporting Rory for leader of @Conservatives because he has what it takes. . 5 June 2019.
  146. Web site: Lord Ashcroft: My choice for the next Prime Minister. Conservative Home. 11 July 2019. 11 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190711104445/https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2019/07/lord-ashcroft-my-choice-for-the-next-prime-minister.html. live.
  147. News: After working with both candidates at the Foreign Office, I back Johnson. Ahmad. Lord. The Times. 2019-07-16. 2019-07-17. en. 0140-0460. 17 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190717163248/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/after-working-with-both-candidates-at-the-foreign-office-i-back-johnson-rk2smtwr8. live.
  148. Kennedy . Andrew . Andrew__Kennedy . 1147550934588887042 . 6 July 2019 . Prime Minister Boris? "You might say that, but I couldn't possibly comment." Lord Michael Dobbs, Chris Grayling MP and Epsom & Ewell Conservatives @BackBoris @BorisJohnson https://t.co/M2DbMth9mE . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210514221630/https://twitter.com/Andrew__Kennedy/status/1147550934588887042 . 14 May 2021 . live.
  149. Boris Johnson. BorisJohnson. 1140289771681587200. 16 June 2019. I’m honoured to have the support of Bernard Hogan-Howe, the former Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Together, we cut crime by 20%, cut knife crime by 17% and halved the murder rate. As Mayor I kept my promises and delivered for everyone. Now I want to do the same for our country. 16 June 2019.
  150. Lord Sugar . Lord Sugar . Lord_Sugar . 1139479990955851776 . 14 June 2019 . I seriously back @BorisJohnson to be the new PM . The public like him and he will have a good chance of winning the general election in 2021 if not before. Any one who can stop @jeremycorbyn from becoming PM has my backing . . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210525232110/https://twitter.com/Lord_Sugar/status/1139479990955851776 . 25 May 2021 . live.
  151. 1141688786717413376 . Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson is now supporting Michael Gove for the Conservative party leadership . Sarah Smith. BBCsarahsmith . 20 June 2019 . 20 June 2019.
  152. Hamilton . Rachael . Rachael Hamilton . Rachael2Win . 1137622892403814402 . 9 June 2019 . We need a leader with vision for a confident UK . Gove has that vision. His idea to scrap VAT and replace it with a simpler, lower sales tax could boost business confidence, drive investment, productivity and wage growth across the country, especially in Scotland https://t.co/fUhBj9SjuH . en . 12 July 2021.
  153. Hamilton . Rachael . Rachael Hamilton . Rachael2Win . 1144540414453714944 . 28 June 2019 . Ruth’s backing Jeremy Hunt. I’m backing Jeremy. Scottish Conservatives are backing Jeremy https://t.co/g1Nv80LY0t . en . 12 July 2021.
  154. Boff . Andrew . Andrew Boff . AndrewBoff . 1141075575936823297 . 18 June 2019 . Now I know why he rarely turns up. #BorisMeh #HasToBeHunt . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210517023703/https://twitter.com/AndrewBoff/status/1141075575936823297 . 17 May 2021 . live.
  155. Wells . Annie . AnnieWellsMSP . 1138515970551615490 . 11 June 2019 . I’m delighted to support @sajidjavid @TeamSaj in his campaign to be PM. @sajidjavid in my eyes is what true conservatism is all about. #TeamSaj https://t.co/WwSGifYkoR . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210515101001/https://twitter.com/AnnieWellsMSP/status/1138515970551615490 . 15 May 2021 . live.
  156. Ballantyne . Michelle . Michelle Ballantyne . MBallantyneRUK . 1145983899069272067 . 2 July 2019 . Here’s just a few of the reasons I’m backing @BorisJohnson to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom #BackBoris https://t.co/izYxfSXYLb . en . 12 July 2021.
  157. Web site: Margaret Mitchell MSP. facebook.com. 13 July 2019. 16 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190716105520/https://www.facebook.com/MargaretMitchellMSP/posts/2268201826608376. live.
  158. Darren Millar . DarrenMillarAM . 1138000766034173952 . 10 June 2019 . It is vital that our next Prime Minister delivers Brexit and unites people in our country once again. @BorisJohnson is the man for that job. That is why I'm backing Boris #BackBoris @BackBoris . 10 June 2019.
  159. Andrew R. T. Davies . AndrewRTDavies . 1137671274191343616 . 9 June 2019 . Writing in today’s Welsh edition of the Sunday Times, I outline why @BorisJohnson is best placed to be our next leader and take the party forward, deliver Brexit and defeat Jeremy Corbyn @BackBoris #BackBoris . 10 June 2019.
  160. Bacon . Gareth . Gareth Bacon . GarethBaconMP . 1141780992925020163 . 20 June 2019 . The Conservative Party has two excellent candidates in the run off, but there is a simple choice to make. #BackBoris https://t.co/2p133eqsNh . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218051420/https://twitter.com/GarethBaconMP/status/1141780992925020163 . 18 December 2019 . live.
  161. SteveO_Connell. 1142066860759945217.
    1. BackBoris
    . Steve. O'Connell. 21 June 2019.
  162. Prince . Keith . Keith Prince . KeithPrinceAM . 1140199299650920448 . 16 June 2019 . This why I am backing @BackBoris https://t.co/NgZjti5NGz . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210525161533/https://twitter.com/KeithPrinceAM/status/1140199299650920448 . 25 May 2021 . live.
  163. Devenish . Tony . Tony Devenish . Tony_Devenish . 1143977819245928448 . 26 June 2019 . Please help support Back Boris, add a #Twibbon now! https://t.co/KvGhrHJ0kw . en . 12 July 2021.
  164. Cameron . Donald . DAJCameron . 1138716293526380544 . 12 June 2019 . I'm biased because he's an old pal but @RoryStewartUK would make a formidable leader. He has the vision, charisma, and ability to unify this country. #RoryForLeader https://t.co/OHcV6z7Fwt . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210519120334/https://twitter.com/DAJCameron/status/1138716293526380544 . 19 May 2021 . live.
  165. Carson . Finlay . Finlay Carson . fincarson . 1138524440516550658 . 11 June 2019 . Spot on Euan! MPs north and south of the border need to take heed of the support he is getting across the country. He can unite the United Kingdom again. https://t.co/O6tgPAXJkT . en . 12 July 2021.
  166. Fraser . Murdo . Murdo Fraser . murdo_fraser . 1138550724198043648 . 11 June 2019 . Be like Adam https://t.co/h3fbpWQOiq . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613100935/https://twitter.com/murdo_fraser/status/1138550724198043648 . 13 June 2020 . live.
  167. murdo_fraser. 1144605382402301953. This is significant #HastobeHunt. Murdo. Fraser. 28 June 2019.
  168. Tomkins . Adam . Adam Tomkins . ProfTomkins . 1138548937042944012 . 11 June 2019 . I don’t have a vote this week but, if I did, I’d vote for @RoryStewartUK https://t.co/xw3B3NG9jE . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210519045008/https://twitter.com/ProfTomkins/status/1138548937042944012 . 19 May 2021 . live.
  169. Web site: Ben Houchen backs Boris Johnson for leader & welcomes port pledge. Kelley. Price. 3 July 2019. gazettelive. 6 July 2019. 6 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190706170628/https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/tees-valley-mayor-backs-boris-16523411. live.
  170. Web site: Boris Johnson wins the backing of Tory police commissioners. 2019-07-03. Evening Standard. en. 2019-07-05. 3 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190703160145/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-wins-the-backing-of-tory-police-commissioners-a4181541.html. live.
  171. 1138007777618661376 . bbclaurak . Matt Hancock also has Judge Rinder here to support him - tells me he’s not a member of Tory party so has no vote but is a ‘character reference’ for him . . 10 June 2019.
  172. News: Jeremy Hunt battles Michael Gove to be top challenger to Boris Johnson. The Scotsman. 10 June 2019. 9 July 2019. 9 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190709132744/https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/jeremy-hunt-battles-michael-gove-to-be-top-challenger-to-boris-johnson-1-4944428. live.
  173. News: Ali . Nimco . Why am I backing Boris? Because he's a real feminist . 13 June 2019 . The Telegraph . 7 June 2019 . 10 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610102145/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/06/07/backing-boris-real-feminist/ . live .
  174. News: The Times. Tory leadership: Farage donor Robin Birley puts money behind Boris Johnson. 5 July 2019. 11 July 2019. 11 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190711131048/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tory-leadership-farage-donor-robin-birley-puts-money-behind-boris-johnson-v9qt3j02n. live.
  175. Web site: Twitter. 19 July 2019. 7 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190807151715/https://twitter.com/Tim_R_Dawson/status/1150129776256016384. live.
  176. giles_fraser. Fraser. Giles. 1149991602498224128. 13 July 2019. We need someone with the temperament to drive full speed towards No Deal without any thought of using the break. The person most suited to this is Boris..
  177. News: Huffington Post. 11 June 2019. Donald Trump Retweets Controversial Commentator's Praise Of Far-Right Politicians. 11 July 2019. 12 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210212202845/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-katie-hopkins-retweet_n_5d26df04e4b0583e482c070c. live.
  178. News: Lewis . Rebecca . Dr Christian Jessen throws support behind Tory leadership candidate Boris Johnson . 22 June 2019 . Metro . 22 June 2019 . 22 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190622134457/https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/22/dr-christian-jessen-throws-support-behind-tory-leadership-candidate-boris-johnson-10028962/ . live .
  179. News: Belfast Telegraph. Brexiteer pub chain boss backs Boris Johnson to be 'good PM'. 10 July 2019. 11 July 2019. 11 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190711130251/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/brexiteer-pub-chain-boss-backs-boris-johnson-to-be-good-pm-38299954.html. live.
  180. Web site: Peters backs Boris Johnson for British PM. 20 June 2019. RNZ. 20 June 2019. 20 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190620071649/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/392517/peters-backs-boris-johnson-for-british-pm. live.
  181. Web site: The Owner Of Guido Fawkes Is Running A Social Media Campaign To Make Boris Johnson Prime Minister . Spence . Alex . Di Stefano . Mark . . 28 May 2019 . 28 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190528141103/https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexspence/a-boris-johnson-for-prime-minister-campaign-has-been . live .
  182. News: Cometh the hour, cometh the man – it's time for the Tories to send for Boris . Stanley . Tim . 14 May 2019 . . 24 May 2019 . 0307-1235 . 8 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201108002944/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/05/14/cometh-hour-cometh-man-time-tories-send-boris/ . live .
  183. News: Rawlinson . Kevin . Donald Trump offers his backing to Boris Johnson to become PM . 19 July 2019 . The Guardian . 20 July 2019 . 19 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190719232936/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/19/donald-trump-offers-his-backing-to-boris-johnson-to-become-pm . live .
  184. Web site: National MP Mark Mitchell worked with Rory Stewart in Iraq and backs his bid to be UK PM. Walls, Jason. The New Zealand Herald. 17 June 2019. 18 June 2019. 18 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190618103240/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12241060. live.
  185. TPointUK . 1145715732526899200 . 1 July 2019 . TPUK is not party political. However, we do support candidates who represent our views regardless of their party. @BorisJohnson @Nigel_Farage @patel4witham @SteveBakerHW @LanceForman.
  186. Web site: Vote for Boris. 13 July 2019. 13 July 2019. 13 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190713165227/https://leave.eu/vote-for-boris1/. dead.
  187. News: Millionaire banker backs Dominic Raab's leadership bid . Kenber . Billy . 6 April 2019 . The Times . 17 May 2019 . 0140-0460 . 13 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190413082408/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/millionaire-banker-backs-dominic-raab-s-leadership-bid-sjj6rmzp9 . live .