Loughton backs Leadsom in Tory leadership race

Conservative MP Tim Loughton has appeared to give his backing to Andrea Leadsom in the Tory leadership race.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jun 2016, 11:05 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:46 BST
MP Tim Loughton has come under fire from Twitter users after swearing at one of his constituents. Picture: Derek MartinMP Tim Loughton has come under fire from Twitter users after swearing at one of his constituents. Picture: Derek Martin
MP Tim Loughton has come under fire from Twitter users after swearing at one of his constituents. Picture: Derek Martin

The East Worthing and Shoreham MP told Twitter followers this morning the energy minister and Vote Leave campaigner would be a ‘fantastic leader’.

Mrs Leadsom joins Michael Gove, Liam Fox, Stephen Crabb and Teresa May as nominations for the leadership, with Boris Johnson expected to declare his candidacy by today’s 12pm deadline.

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Mr Loughton: “Andrea is just the sort of fresh start politics and Britain needs at this crucial time in our nation’s future.”

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