counter_violent
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I hear you c_v, but in the eyes of the Tories who will be casting their votes, Theresa May represents a safe pair of hands. If I was her, I'd make a point of saying that if elected as PM, I'll appoint Leadsom as Brexit minister. That kills two birds with one stone. All the brexiteers who don't want May because she voted to remain will be satisfied and all the people who would have voted for Leadsom no longer need to because they know she'll be leading the Brexit talks. And Leadsom herself will be happy too, for, if she does well in the Brexit role, that will put her in pole position for party leader as and when May steps down, or gets toppled or whatever. It's a no-brainer from May's point of view: my prediction is that she's saving this masterstroke for when the stallions have all been eliminated and it's just a two mare race.
Tim.
The MP's and their preferences really don't matter when it comes down to the final 2. So if May want's to try and engineer a win, she has to do it before next Tuesday. If we get to next Tuesday's vote and a final 2 emerge , then the vote goes out to the membership. As pointed out, there is momentum building for Leadsom and that's all that matters if she ends up in the final 2.
I don't think Leadsom will work with May in the way you suggest. Both candidates have said there will be no coronation.