Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker to 'launch bid' to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader (news.sky.com)

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Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker will launch a bid to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader after the election, it is understood.

The Brexiteer Conservative is expected to attempt to replace Mr Sunak if the party is defeated on 4 July.

Mr Baker hinted at a leadership run if he retains his Wycombe seat at the general election.

bHe said: "One thing at a time. I want to represent the people of Wycombe the best that I can, as I always have done.

"Then let's see what happens."

It is understood he will announce his intentions after polling day.

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[-] echodot@feddit.uk 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The conservatives don't need a new leader from the old ranks. They don't have anyone capable of doing the job already, so randomly replacing incompetence with other incompetence won't help them. They need to attract new talent to the party and I can't see how that's going to happen.

The only way they could survive would be to basically get rid of everyone and start over which is also incredibly unlikely.

Oh well, it couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch of people.

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