Endorsements in the 2024 Conservative Party leadership election

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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]

James Cleverly

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

Robert Jenrick

  1. John Hayes, MP for South Holland and The Deepings (1997–)[5]
  2. Caroline Johnson, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham (2016–)[6]
  3. Danny Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire (2024–) and Devizes (2019–2024)[7]
  4. Edward Leigh, MP for Gainsborough (1997–) and Gainsborough and Horncastle (1983–1997)[3]

Priti Patel

  1. Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Wetherby and Easingwold (2024–) and Elmet and Rothwell (2010–2024)[8]
  2. Greg Smith, MP for Mid Buckinghamshire (2024–) and Buckingham (2019–2024)[3]

Former Members of Parliament

Kemi Badenoch

  1. Alexander Stafford, former MP for Rother Valley (2019-2024)[9]

James Cleverly

  1. James Heappey, former MP for Wells (2015–2024)[10]

Priti Patel

  1. Jonathan Gullis, former MP for Stoke-on-Trent North (2019–2024)[11]
  2. Sheryl Murray, former MP for South East Cornwall (2010–2024)[12]

Tom Tugendhat

  1. Steve Baker, former MP for Wycombe (2010–2024)[13]
  2. Jake Berry, former MP for Rossendale and Darwen (2010–2024)[14]
  3. Sara Britcliffe, former MP for Hyndburn (2019–2024)[15]
  4. Jo Gideon, former MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central (2019–2024)[16]
  5. Damian Green, former MP for Ashford (1997–2024)[13]
  6. Simon Jupp, former MP for East Devon (2019–2024)[17]

References

  1. ^ "2024 Conservative Party leadership contest". Institute for Government. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c Coffee House (2024-07-24). "Who's backing whom? Tory leadership race begins". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Jenrick joins Tory leadership race". Newark Advertiser. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ staff, Politics co uk (2024-07-24). "Priti Patel would end Conservative infighting as leader, says MP supporter". Politics.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  9. ^ Martin, Daniel (2024-07-14). "Only Kemi Badenoch can 'slay Reform dragon', ex-Red Wall MP says". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  10. ^ Heappey, James (23 July 2024). "I've always thought that if @James Cleverly..." Twitter.
  11. ^ "Support grows for Priti Patel and former Deputy Chairman backs her for leader". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  12. ^ "'No room for Nigel!' Farage NOT welcome in Tory party says booted MP". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Britcliffe, Sara (2024-07-22). "The Conservatives need change – there's only one man who'll deliver it". CapX. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
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