Tory would-be leaders need 100 MPs to back them in leadership race

Tory would-be leaders need 100 MPs to back them in leadership race

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Social Studies

University

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The video outlines the process for selecting a new leader of the Conservative Party. Candidates must have at least 100 nominations. An indicative ballot will be conducted to gauge preferences within the parliamentary party. If two candidates are put forward, an expedited online vote will be held. The entire leadership election process will conclude by October 28th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of nominations a candidate needs?

75

150

50

100

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when two final candidates are reached?

A new candidate is introduced

The election is concluded

A public debate is held

An indicative ballot is conducted

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the indicative ballot?

To understand the parliamentary party's preference

To decide the final candidate

To determine the public's opinion

To eliminate one candidate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who participates in the expedited online vote?

The general public

Parliamentary members

Conservative Party members

All UK citizens

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when will all stages of the leadership election be completed?

October 28th

November 1st

October 20th

October 15th