Sir Graham Brady and Jake Berry outline how the leadership race for the new PM will take place

Sir Graham Brady and Jake Berry outline how the leadership race for the new PM will take place

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The transcript outlines the Conservative Party's leadership election process, detailing the nomination requirements, voting procedures, and media involvement. It addresses public concerns about governance and the potential for a single candidate to emerge. The process includes a high nomination threshold and secure online voting, with provisions for members without internet access. The final selection may involve a member vote if two candidates remain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of colleagues required to nominate a candidate in the Conservative Party leadership election?

150

50

75

100

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what date will all stages of the Conservative Party leadership election be concluded?

November 1st

October 28th

October 25th

November 5th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen if the Conservative Party decides to put forward two candidates?

A televised debate

An expedited online vote

A public rally

A postal vote

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern addressed by the media regarding the election process?

The age of the candidates

The location of the vote

The security of online voting

The number of candidates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What threshold must a candidate meet to be considered serious in the election?

75 nominations

100 nominations

150 nominations

50 nominations

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will happen if only one candidate reaches the nomination threshold?

A new election will be called

The candidate automatically becomes the leader

The candidate will face a public debate

A confirmatory vote will be held

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Conservative Party's plan for members who cannot vote online?

They will be excluded

They will be given a postal vote

They will be contacted for alternative arrangements

They will vote by phone

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