The Latest Breaking News from Robert Jenrick

Some senior figures in party fear appointment of interim replacement for ex-PM could present Nigel Farage with an ‘open goal’

The former home secretary’s expected campaign to take over from Rishi Sunak has been dealt an early blow as Danny Kruger is set to support Robert Jenrick if he runs

Robert Jenrick, Priti Patel and Kemi Badenoch, who have all ruled out deal with Reform, seen as more viable candidates

The Tory leadership contest has kicked off with a warning that the Conservative Party could cease to exist as an electoral force if things do not change

Former immigration minister says party failed to deliver, as Suella Braverman and Victoria Atkins also speak out

Likely contenders for party’s sixth leader in eight years could depend partly on who survives a big defeat

A recording of former communities secretary Robert Jenrick has emerged admitting Tory governemnts were unable to make difficult long term decisions on infrastructure

Grant Shapps is running. The Tory MP has held what seems like every ministerial post possible and is famous in Westminster for his command of spreadsheets and data – in other words, for tracking the views and intentions of his fellow Tory MPs. He is ready for the battle ahead.

The Tories are fighting on two fronts, trying to take on Labour on tax while clinging on to voters considering shifting to Reform UK.

Sources say contenders jostling for support amid fears of historic wipeout in election

“The problem with my dear fellow Tory MPs is they all think they’re Winston Churchill,” a weary Cabinet minister told me this week. “Every single one of them.” Like many in the Conservative Party now, the minister has given up hope over the general election result.