[arista]

PM contender Andrea Leadsom says UK could leave EU next year http://reut.rs/29pIb9l

Mother , aged 53




or


Theresa May
No kids , aged 59



You Decide

[_Tom_]

Leadsom without a shadow of a doubt. She was absolutely storming throughout the EU campaign - and she’s the only candidate capable of delivering on Brexit. She's miles ahead of all the others on ALL online polls.

Never May - she's failed on human rights, she's failed on immigration and has decimated our police forces. She would be a disastrous PM.

The only serious candidate is Andrea.

[Johnnyuk123]

Originally Posted by _Tom_

Leadsom without a shadow of a doubt. She was absolutely storming throughout the EU campaign - and she’s the only candidate capable of delivering on Brexit. She's miles ahead of all the others on ALL online polls.

Never May - she's failed on human rights, she's failed on immigration and has decimated our police forces. She would be a disastrous PM.

The only serious candidate is Andrea.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by _Tom_

Leadsom without a shadow of a doubt. She was absolutely storming throughout the EU campaign - and she’s the only candidate capable of delivering on Brexit. She's miles ahead of all the others on ALL online polls.

Never May - she's failed on human rights, she's failed on immigration and has decimated our police forces. She would be a disastrous PM.

The only serious candidate is Andrea.

I have now swung firmly behind Andrea after researching a little more deeply. You are correct Tom - She WILL deliver on Brexit.

[arista]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I have now swung firmly behind Andrea after researching a little more deeply. You are correct Tom - She WILL deliver on Brexit.

Sadly
she has not got the backers
plus the DM has dug up a 2013 Audio
said the reverse. but its out of context
She is Live in a min on Marr BBC1HD

T.May
has the big numbers
done deal

[Cherie]

It's a farce isn't it, I don't know how Teresa May can deliver Brexit any more than David Cameron could

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Cherie

It's a farce isn't it, I don't know how Teresa May can deliver Brexit any more than David Cameron could

Exactly Cherie - Are the politicians now so contemptuous of the electorate that they now do not even bother PRETENDING to really BELIEVE in the issues which they are claiming to be the best candidate on?

Feigned passion is what has just hastened Corbyn's end.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

It's a farce isn't it, I don't know how Teresa May can deliver Brexit any more than David Cameron could

No its "Events"
that change how you think



As Dave has been Honest
and confirmed he could bring in ,
Contract 50
thats for the next Lady PM

[joeysteele]

I'd still go for Theresa May, I don't like the harder line Leadsom seems to use,something about her I just don't trust.
I wasn't impressed with her style in the debates either, she had a smile while she made points which often means someone is hiding what they really think and they don't want to reveal their true thinking..

I don't really want any of them but if I was Conservative,I would now support Theresa May still.

[arista]

Andrea is Live now BBC1HD

[arista]

T.May is on ITV1HD Peston.

[arista]

T.May Live now on Peston

[arista]

The Next Election is Month May 2020


I thank you T. May Lady

[Livia]

Why does it say in the op that one is a mother and one is not? I've not read anywhere on here whether any of the male candidates are fathers.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

Why does it say in the op that one is a mother and one is not? I've not read anywhere on here whether any of the male candidates are fathers.

That was My Choice as Editor of My Poll.


In any case it does not Matter
as T.May lady is way ahead with
Conservative MP's backing her.


Done Deal

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Livia

Why does it say in the op that one is a mother and one is not? I've not read anywhere on here whether any of the male candidates are fathers.

I was wondering that too, what on earth relevance has that to do with anyone's capabilities.
Like them or not.

[arista]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I was wondering that too, what on earth relevance has that to do with anyone's capabilities.
Like them or not.

It was used in Newspapers today


It makes no change,
anyway
as T. May is going to be the New PM.

[susie q]

Originally Posted by Livia

Why does it say in the op that one is a mother and one is not? I've not read anywhere on here whether any of the male candidates are fathers.

Good point, it shouldnt matter at all. Although Leadsoms views on maternity leave, (and paternity leave) worry me. They are rights that were hard fought for, and could ultimately lead to children being adversely affected.

[Cherie]

Andrea Leadsom called for minimum wage and maternity pay to be scrapped for small business



Andrea Leadsom: 'No minimum wage, no maternity or paternity rights, no unfair dismissal rights, no pension rights'
By Adam Bienkov
Tuesday, 5 July 2016 8:57 AM

People working for the UK's smallest businesses would be stripped of their right to a minimum wage, maternity leave and protection from unfair dismissal, under plans previously backed by one of the favourites to become next Tory leader and prime minister.

Speaking in 2012, Andrea Leadsom told the House of Commons that she would like businesses with three employees or fewer to no longer have to comply with any employment regulations.

"I envisage there being absolutely no regulation whatsoever," she said.

"No minimum wage, no maternity or paternity rights, no unfair dismissal rights, no pension rights—for the smallest companies that are trying to get off the ground, in order to give them a chance."

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The comments contradict a statement she made during the launch of her campaign yesterday, in which she insisted that workers' rights would be "protected and enhanced" under her premiership.

"The national living wage, the apprenticeship levy and Michael Gove’s important pupil premium will all be safe under my watch," she insisted.

However, Leadsom has long been critical of plans to increase the minimum wage. Earlier this year she warned that the government's new 'national living wage' would be a magnet for migrants to the UK.

She said the policy would cause an "inevitable pull factor" which would lead to "the poorest Britons [suffering] the most."

Leadsom is currently gathering momentum in the contest to replace David Cameron. Her socially and economically conservative and religious views have gained popularity from leading figures on the right of the party including Iain Duncan Smith.

“She wants to turn Britain into Singapore on stilts, combined with 1950s social values," one Tory minister told the Times.

The Conservative MP is second favourite with the bookies to become the next Tory leader. A new YouGov poll of party members today found her beating all of her rivals, aside from Theresa May, in a head-to-head contest.

In a straight contest with May, Leadsom has the backing of 31% of members to May's 63%.

However, the race could narrow significantly in the event that Leadsom makes it through to the final round. In three of the past four Tory leadership contests, the front runner in the first round has gone on to lose in the final round, with the candidate viewed as the most Eurosceptic winning in all four.

Leadsom received a major boost to her campaign today, with the backing of former London mayor and leadership hopeful Boris Johnson. Johnson said that Leadsom had the "zap, drive and determination" required to be prime minister.

Today's poll found that the reputation of her nearest rival for second place Michael Gove, has collapsed among party members since his 'betrayal' of Johnson.


Just a third of Tory members now have a positive opinion of him, down from two thirds a week ago.

Supporters of Theresa May told Politics.co.uk they expect Gove to be squeezed out of the final two by Leadsom.

However, Leadsom's inexperience could still cost her a place in the final round after a disappointing performance at the first Conservative leadership hustings last night. Tory MPs described her appearance as "dreadful" and a "car crash".

Her speech, described as "rambling" by Tory MPs afterwards, covered everything from freight train lines, to the brain development of babies.

Leadsom also came under repeated questioning for her strong links to Ukip. The party's leading backer and leadership hopeful Aaron Banks this week threw the weight of his Leave.EU campaign behind her. Supporters of Theresa May believe Leadsom is being backed as part of an attempted Ukip-takeover of the Conservative party. Leadsom told the hustings that she would not take any direct funding for her campaign from Banks or Leave.EU.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Andrea Leadsom called for minimum wage and maternity pay to be scrapped for small business



Andrea Leadsom: 'No minimum wage, no maternity or paternity rights, no unfair dismissal rights, no pension rights'
By Adam Bienkov
Tuesday, 5 July 2016 8:57 AM

People working for the UK's smallest businesses would be stripped of their right to a minimum wage, maternity leave and protection from unfair dismissal, under plans previously backed by one of the favourites to become next Tory leader and prime minister.

Speaking in 2012, Andrea Leadsom told the House of Commons that she would like businesses with three employees or fewer to no longer have to comply with any employment regulations.

"I envisage there being absolutely no regulation whatsoever," she said.

"No minimum wage, no maternity or paternity rights, no unfair dismissal rights, no pension rights—for the smallest companies that are trying to get off the ground, in order to give them a chance."

Opinion Former News
Small business owners to benefit from amendment to the Apprenticeship Levy

Tax clampdown on winding up creates uncertainty for business

Abject failure of government's pay policy exposed by School Teachers' Review Body


Opinion Former Video
The comments contradict a statement she made during the launch of her campaign yesterday, in which she insisted that workers' rights would be "protected and enhanced" under her premiership.

"The national living wage, the apprenticeship levy and Michael Gove’s important pupil premium will all be safe under my watch," she insisted.

However, Leadsom has long been critical of plans to increase the minimum wage. Earlier this year she warned that the government's new 'national living wage' would be a magnet for migrants to the UK.

She said the policy would cause an "inevitable pull factor" which would lead to "the poorest Britons [suffering] the most."

Leadsom is currently gathering momentum in the contest to replace David Cameron. Her socially and economically conservative and religious views have gained popularity from leading figures on the right of the party including Iain Duncan Smith.

“She wants to turn Britain into Singapore on stilts, combined with 1950s social values," one Tory minister told the Times.

The Conservative MP is second favourite with the bookies to become the next Tory leader. A new YouGov poll of party members today found her beating all of her rivals, aside from Theresa May, in a head-to-head contest.

In a straight contest with May, Leadsom has the backing of 31% of members to May's 63%.

However, the race could narrow significantly in the event that Leadsom makes it through to the final round. In three of the past four Tory leadership contests, the front runner in the first round has gone on to lose in the final round, with the candidate viewed as the most Eurosceptic winning in all four.

Leadsom received a major boost to her campaign today, with the backing of former London mayor and leadership hopeful Boris Johnson. Johnson said that Leadsom had the "zap, drive and determination" required to be prime minister.

Today's poll found that the reputation of her nearest rival for second place Michael Gove, has collapsed among party members since his 'betrayal' of Johnson.


Just a third of Tory members now have a positive opinion of him, down from two thirds a week ago.

Supporters of Theresa May told Politics.co.uk they expect Gove to be squeezed out of the final two by Leadsom.

However, Leadsom's inexperience could still cost her a place in the final round after a disappointing performance at the first Conservative leadership hustings last night. Tory MPs described her appearance as "dreadful" and a "car crash".

Her speech, described as "rambling" by Tory MPs afterwards, covered everything from freight train lines, to the brain development of babies.

Leadsom also came under repeated questioning for her strong links to Ukip. The party's leading backer and leadership hopeful Aaron Banks this week threw the weight of his Leave.EU campaign behind her. Supporters of Theresa May believe Leadsom is being backed as part of an attempted Ukip-takeover of the Conservative party. Leadsom told the hustings that she would not take any direct funding for her campaign from Banks or Leave.EU.

That woman Andrea Leadsom is hiding something definately in my view, I would not trust her in anything whatsoever.

[smudgie]

Out of the two I would still choose Theesa May.
We need a strong leader to steer us through these turbulent times. Someone who can bring us all back together again.
Nothing would please me more than David Cameron being persuaded to remain as PM for another couple of years,

[arista]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Out of the two I would still choose Theresa May.
We need a strong leader to steer us through these turbulent times. Someone who can bring us all back together again.
Nothing would please me more than David Cameron being persuaded to remain as PM for another couple of years,

She has the Backers

[Livia]

Their status as parents is irrelevant as their hair colour.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Livia

Their status as parents is irrelevant as their hair colour.

Would you really want a blonde PM though?

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

Their status as parents is irrelevant as their hair colour.

Of Course