Who will be able to unite the Tories and lead the party back into power?

ASAN MP for 40 years, and immersed in many leadership A elections from Margaret Thatcher onwards, I am clear that the Tory are Party members must have the final say on who leads them.

- Bill Cash

Leadership elections important to the Conservative Party, but also the country itself.

This one is more important because the last failed government lost by a huge margin.

Landslides have happened before. Churchill lost in 1945 but won again within six years.

Given the current Labour Party shambles and unpopularity, and their derisory 34% vote share on a 60% turnout, they may have a large majority in the Commons, but their credibility has plummeted. Self-inflicted failure cost the Conservatives about 100 seats, benefitting Reform through frustration.

Reinstilling confidence in the Conservative Party which has so successfully represented the national interest for generations is fundamental. It is not about rightwing or left-wing. It is about who governs Britain in line with the democratic wishes of the voters.

Nor is it about a compromise. It is about getting it right, governing with practical answers, clearly defined principles for the whole country, and proper Defence, while exercising fairness, tolerance, conviction, courage, stability and statesmanship.