When the Conservative Party changes leader, it often goes for a radical switch. As Margaret Thatcher¡¯s ¡°iron lady¡± sheen faded, the Tories turned to John Major, dubbed the ¡°gray man¡± for his uninspiring leadership style. After self-proclaimed ¡°quiet man¡± Iain Duncan Smith, slick PR professional David Cameron got the nod.
In 2019 straight-laced vicar¡¯s daughter Theresa May ¡ª mocked for admitting that in her youth she sinned by running through a farmer¡¯s wheat field ¡ª was succeeded by the chaotic but charming Boris Johnson.
Conservative MPs are now likely to have a range of options: Defense Secretary Ben Wallace is seen as steadfast; former Health Secretary Sajid Javid talks up his principles. Ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak was the first big-hitter to join the race, launching his bid on Friday.
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