As a rule, Conservatives aren’t interested in talking about electoral systems. They usually leave such chatter to disgruntled politicos who think changing the rules can help them perform better in elections.

A new favourite has emerged in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party as Robert Jenrick drifts.

Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch take to the stage to make their case to Tory members.

The contest to replace Rishi Sunak as UK opposition leader suddenly appears wide open, after the two candidates long seen as the front-runners picked the worst possible moment to have campaign stumbles.

Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch gave speeches on the Conservative conference main stage in Birmingham.