But if he hasn’t got 100 nominations when nominations close he’s out - whether or not Mordaunt subsequently withdraws. Her supporters can’t wind back the clock and nominate him retrospectively. (View Post)

Because those 356 people were elected by the rest of the population to do exactly that? (View Post)

Gilt yields rising and sterling falling this morning on concerns that Johnson might return and Hunt’s October 31 statement might be either delayed or canned. (View Post)

As an actuary (albeit one whose knowledge of mortality projections is second-hand) could I say that you're asking all the right questions. First - there is no single measure of 'life expectancy'. The… (View Post)

I think Cyclefree is quite right. Allowing the final decision to be left to 200,000 members is a terrible idea. a) The membership isn't remotely representative of Conservative supporters or voters, l… (View Post)