Mark Harper launches his bid for Tory leadership

The speaker shares their journey from a working-class background to attending Oxford University, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for all children to reach their potential. They stress the need for leaders to be transparent and open to questioning, reflecting on past election campaigns and the importance of having capable candidates for leadership roles.

What is the speaker's main goal for children in the country?

• To provide them with maximum opportunities to reach their potential

• To ensure they all attend Oxford University

• To have them all come from working-class backgrounds

• To make them all join the Conservative Party

What does the speaker believe is essential for someone who wants to be Prime Minister?

• To have a background in law

• To be open to questioning and address challenges

• To have a degree from Oxford University

• To be a member of the Conservative Party

According to the speaker, what should a Prime Minister be prepared to do?

• Avoid public scrutiny

• Set out their store and be transparent

• Focus solely on economic policies

• Ignore challenges from the public

What opportunity does the speaker see for the Conservative Party?

• To avoid public debates

• To win the next general election

• To showcase strong leadership through capable candidates

• To change their party name

What does the speaker suggest is important for candidates in the leadership race?

• To have a family history in politics

• To be able to campaign effectively and handle public scrutiny

• To have a background in finance

• To focus on international relations