Tory leadership

Cleverly shocked by Tory leadership contest outcome

The Tory leadership contest results were surprising, even by the unpredictable standards of such contests. Once more, the Tory parliamentary party confirmed its reputation for being the most deceitful electorate in Britain. James Cleverly, a popular figure with an extensive background as a former foreign secretary, home secretary, and Tory chairman, was the clear favourite to reach the final two.…