Meanwhile leadership rival Michael Gove set out plans to replace VAT after Brexit with a “lower, simpler” sales tax. And Sajid Javid’s campaign received a boost with an endorsement from Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, he set out a “pro-business economic plan” to take on Mr Corbyn’s “Marxist message”. Mr Stewart said it is “very encouraging”, but he cautioned there are “many steps still between here and Downing Street”. Thanks https://t.co/Oej2FAlIxP — Rory Stewart (@RoryStewartUK) June 8, 2019As Theresa May resigned as Tory leader on Friday, the starting gun was fired for the race to replace her.

Source: Irish Examiner June 09, 2019 06:33 UTC