My thinking is that he is greatly distrusted or disliked by many Tory MP's and they would prioritise stopping him. This I think gives a candidate who appeals to the pro-Brexit wing of the party and who can credibly say they can beat Boris some early advantage. I think Raab because at the time of going to print he was the second favourite behind Boris and therefore presumably is credible when he says he can stop Boris.
But like a lot of this I don't hold this view very strongly.
I would personally look forward to a Boris premiership very much. The damage he will do to the Tory Party whilst it is being attacked on its right flank would be delightful to watch.
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My thinking is that he is greatly distrusted or disliked by many Tory MP's and they would prioritise stopping him. This I think gives a candidate who appeals to the pro-Brexit wing of the party and who can credibly say they can beat Boris some early advantage. I think Raab because at the time of going to print he was the second favourite behind Boris and therefore presumably is credible when he says he can stop Boris.
But like a lot of this I don't hold this view very strongly.
I would personally look forward to a Boris premiership very much. The damage he will do to the Tory Party whilst it is being attacked on its right flank would be delightful to watch.