Rory Stewart, an outsider in the leadership race, became the first contender to criticise the former foreign secretary personally when he cast doubt on his competence. “If you want to lead this country, you have to be prepared to set out your stall,” he said. Sajid Javid, another leadership contender, is also planning to launch his campaign on Wednesday, calling for change at the top of the Conservatives. For me hard work, public services, and my family were how I got ahead in life,” he will say at his launch. I want everyone in this country to feel that if they have a go, they will have the opportunity to succeed.”

Source: The Guardian June 11, 2019 19:19 UTC