Although Damian Green has insisted Theresa May will lead the party into the next election, this hasn’t stopped Jacob Rees-Mogg receiving the first ‘official endorsement’ for leader. Last night, Activate – the questionable attempt at a ‘Tory momentum’ – announced that it was backing the Moggster. Given that this grassroots movement is yet to take off, it’s unlikely to cause CCHQ much concern just yet. However, today’s Conservative Home survey might.
In a sign that Moggmentum isn’t just confined to Facebook groups, Jacob Rees-Mogg has topped ConHome’s Next Tory Leader survey of party members. A candidate by the name of ‘other’ comes a close second, while David Davis is now third favourite followed by Dominic Raab – a justice minister. This means three of the top four spots are held by people who don’t sit round the Cabinet table.
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