2016 Conservative Party leadership election

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During the 2015 general election campaign, David Cameron, then leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister, announced that he would not seek a third term; he was therefore expected to stand down before the following general election – at that time, expected to occur in 2020 – although he spoke of serving a full term.{{cite web|last1=Kirkup|first1=James|title=By 2020, the Conservative Party leader will be... not who you expect|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/politics-blog/11492947/By-2020-the-Conservative-Party-leader-will-be-.-.-.-not-who-you-expect.html|date=25 March 2015|work=The Daily Telegraph|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150813155834/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/politics-blog/11492947/By-2020-the-Conservative-Party-leader-will-be-.-.-.-not-who-you-expect.html|archive-date=13 August 2015|df=dmy-all}}

Following a manifesto commitment, Cameron and the Conservative Party introduced legislation for a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union, which was held on 23 June 2016. Cameron and the Government supported a Remain vote, although the Conservative Party was officially neutral in the campaign and many Conservative politicians, including some Cabinet members, campaigned to Leave. There was speculation during the campaign as to whether Cameron would resign if Leave won, but on the day of the referendum, both Leave- and Remain-supporting Conservatives called for him to stay whatever the result.

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A Leave win was announced on the morning of 24 June 2016, and Cameron announced shortly afterward that he would be stepping down. He said that he would continue in post while the leadership election was ongoing, with the new leader to be in place in time for the party conference in October.{{cite web|title=David Cameron announces his resignation – full statement|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/david-cameron-announces-his-resignation---full-statement/|website=The Telegraph|access-date=29 June 2016|date=24 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629101002/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/david-cameron-announces-his-resignation---full-statement/|archive-date=29 June 2016|df=dmy-all}} However, the way in which events unfolded resulted in his much earlier departure.

The campaign was framed by whether candidates had supported Remain or Leave; initial speculation by some analysts was that a Leave supporter would be more likely to win.Sunday Politics, BBC, 26 June 2016 Based on media speculation, the front runners on 29 June were Boris Johnson (Leave) and Theresa May (Remain),{{cite news |last=Cooper |first=Charlie |date=29 June 2016 |title=Boris Johnson and Theresa May rally support for Tory leadership race |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-race-boris-johnson-theresa-may-new-prime-minister-7108171.html |newspaper=The Independent |location=London, UK |access-date=29 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628231645/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-race-boris-johnson-theresa-may-new-prime-minister-7108171.html |archive-date=28 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }} with Johnson the early favourite. Johnson's candidacy was expected to be supported by Michael Gove, the two having worked together for Leave through the referendum campaign, as well as by Andrea Leadsom.Tim Shipman, All Out War However, earlier that week, May was leading by a narrow margin in opinion polls commissioned by The Times{{cite news |title=May is Tory favourite after surge in support |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/may-is-tory-favourite-after-surge-in-support-q0nqsmh52 |newspaper=The Times |location=London, UK |date=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}} and by The Independent.{{cite news |last=Osborne |first=Samuel |date=28 June 2016 |title=Theresa May beats Boris Johnson in poll for next Prime Minister |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-brexit-poll-boris-johnson-theresa-may-prime-minister-conservative-party-leader-a7106941.html |newspaper=The Independent |location=London, UK |access-date=28 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628094235/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-leadership-brexit-poll-boris-johnson-theresa-may-prime-minister-conservative-party-leader-a7106941.html |archive-date=28 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

Gove, previously seen as a key ally of the Johnson campaign, announced his own candidacy three hours before nominations closed, stating that he had reluctantly come to the conclusion that Johnson could not "provide the leadership or build the team for the task ahead." Johnson subsequently withdrew from the leadership race.{{cite news |last=Hughes |first=Laura |date=30 June 2016 |title=Boris Johnson announces he will not run for Prime Minister as Michael Gove declares his bid after claiming his colleague 'cannot provide the leadership' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-and-theresa-may-go-head-to-head-in-conservative-le/ |newspaper=The Telegraph |location=London, UK |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630082803/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-and-theresa-may-go-head-to-head-in-conservative-le/ |archive-date=30 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36672591|title=Boris Johnson rules himself out of Conservative leader race|work=BBC News|date=30 June 2016|access-date=30 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701043501/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36672591|archive-date=1 July 2016|df=dmy-all}} The Telegraph stated that Gove's actions in undermining Johnson's leadership aspirations constituted "the most spectacular political assassination in a generation."{{cite web |last=Swinford |first=Steven |title=Boris Johnson's allies accuse Michael Gove of 'systematic and calculated plot' to destroy his leadership hopes |website=The Telegraph |date=1 July 2016 |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calculated-plot-to-destroy-his-leadership-hopes/ar-AAhPpwa?ocid=spartandhp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819030551/http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calculated-plot-to-destroy-his-leadership-hopes/ar-AAhPpwa?ocid=spartandhp |archive-date=19 August 2016 |df=dmy-all |access-date=1 July 2016 }} Gove's move was compared to the betrayals of fiction with, for example, Johnson's father, Stanley Johnson, quoting "Et tu, Brute?".{{cite web |first=Laura |last=Hughes |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-wont-run-for-prime-minister-after-michael-gove-ent/ |title=Conservative MPs in uproar as Boris Johnson 'rips party apart' by withdrawing from leadership contest after ambush by Michael Gove |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=31 May 2016 |access-date=1 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630150946/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnson-wont-run-for-prime-minister-after-michael-gove-ent/ |archive-date=30 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}{{cite news | title=Boris Johnson's father: Et tu, Brute? | work=BBC News | date=30 June 2016 | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36677450 | access-date=2 July 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702002019/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36677450 | archive-date=2 July 2016 | df=dmy-all }} Some of Johnson's allies subsequently began shifting their support to May, because they perceived a "systematic and calculated plot" by Gove to remove their candidate from the race.{{cite news |last=Swinford |first=Steven |date=30 June 2016 |title=Boris Johnson's allies accuse Michael Gove of 'systematic and calculated plot' to destroy his leadership hopes |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calc/ |newspaper=The Telegraph |location=London, UK |access-date=1 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630224842/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/boris-johnsons-allies-accuse-michael-gove-of-systematic-and-calc/ |archive-date=30 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

By 5 July 2016, Gove was in a distant third place in the leadership race based on the number of endorsements received from other MPs. He was eliminated in the second MPs' ballot.

A post-contest analysis in The Daily Telegraph noted that the £275,000 contributions to Theresa May's campaign "dwarfed her rivals", and Cameron's original honours list contained the names of two major Conservative party donors who supported her campaign.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/04/theresa-may-pulled-in-21000-a-day-in-donations-to-her-successful/|title=Theresa May drawn into David Cameron honours row after she accepted £35,000 from Tory donors whose names were taken off list|work=Daily Telegraph|first=Christopher|last=Hope|date=4 August 2016|access-date=8 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916020445/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/04/theresa-may-pulled-in-21000-a-day-in-donations-to-her-successful/|archive-date=16 September 2016|df=dmy-all}}

The initial days of the campaign remained overshadowed by the fallout from Gove's entry into the race and Johnson's departure. May gathered the most support from MPs early on. Gavin Williamson – later to be appointed Chief Whip by May – was her parliamentary campaign manager and responsible for rallying this support, together with a small group of MPs including Julian Smith, Kris Hopkins, Simon Kirby, Karen Bradley and George Hollingbery.{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/weekend/2016/07/18/interview-chief-whip-gavin-williamson-mp-on-his-factory-worker-beginnings-and-recent-promotion/|title=Interview: Chief Whip Gavin Williamson MP on his factory worker beginnings and recent promotion |work=Express & Star|date=18 July 2016 |access-date=2016-09-19|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919225909/http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/weekend/2016/07/18/interview-chief-whip-gavin-williamson-mp-on-his-factory-worker-beginnings-and-recent-promotion/|archive-date=19 September 2016|df=dmy-all}} In the initial days of the campaign, Leadsom said that she would not rule out involving Nigel Farage, then the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), in Brexit negotiations; the May campaign criticised Leadsom for claimed UKIP links.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 |title=Nigel Farage quits – and Conservative leadership race |work=BBC News |access-date=4 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630001335/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120 |archive-date=30 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }} Leadsom had approached the Johnson campaign with a proposed deal not to run in exchange for being made one of his top three ministers. Johnson agreed to the deal, but was too late in communicating the decision, and Leadsom chose to run for leader.{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/why-michael-gove-s-plotting-led-to-boris-johnsons-downfall-a3287406.html|title=Why Michael Gove's plotting led to Boris Johnson's downfall|date=4 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704123608/http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/why-michael-gove-s-plotting-led-to-boris-johnsons-downfall-a3287406.html|archive-date=4 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}

All five candidates for the Conservative leadership said that they would not call an early general election, relying instead on the Conservative mandate secured at the 2015 election.Tim Ross, [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/tory-leadership-battle-five-questions-for-five-contenders---here/ Tory leadership battle: Five questions for five contenders – here's how they replied] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705152401/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/tory-leadership-battle-five-questions-for-five-contenders---here/ |date=5 July 2016 }}, The Daily Telegraph (2 July 2016). The five candidates also rejected the idea of calling a second referendum on British withdrawal from the EU, pledging to take the UK out of the Union, although on different timeframes.

Among the key issues that emerged during the Conservative leadership campaign were:

• The status of EU citizens living in the UK. The government stated following the EU referendum that the long-term status of EU nationals living in the UK and UK nationals living elsewhere in the EU would be a question for the next government, with the current government saying only that there would be "no immediate change" to EU nationals' status.Peter Walker, [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/government-refuses-guarantee-eu-citizens-living-in-uk-can-stay Government refuses to guarantee EU citizens living in UK can stay] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161113221203/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/government-refuses-guarantee-eu-citizens-living-in-uk-can-stay |date=13 November 2016 }}, The Guardian (4 July 2016).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36707573 Brexit: Rights of EU citizens living in UK sparks row] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705214143/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36707573 |date=5 July 2016 }}, BBC News (4 July 2016). May suggested that the status of EU citizens living in the UK could be part of exit negotiations; the other four Conservative leadership candidates opposed this notion, saying that EU nationals living in the UK should not be "negotiating chips" and pledging to allow EU nationals to remain in the country if chosen as prime minister.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36701856 Andrea Leadsom: EU citizens in UK are not bargaining chips] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705132922/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36701856 |date=5 July 2016 }}, BBC News (5 July 2016).
• When to trigger Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the process of withdrawal from the European Union by the UK. May and Gove both stated that they would not invoke Article 50 before 2017.[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-leadsom-idUSKCN0ZJ0AT Leadsom, candidate to lead Britain, would be quick to trigger article 50] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712030209/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-leadsom-idUSKCN0ZJ0AT |date=12 July 2017 }}, Reuters (3 July 2016).[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSU8N0Z1019 Gove, candidate to lead Britain, says no article 50 this year] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817133622/http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSU8N0Z1019 |date=17 August 2016 }}, Reuters (1 July 2016). Leadsom called for a quick invocation of Article 50 and short negotiations, although she did not put forward a specific timeframe.Robert Hutton & Simon Kennedy, [https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-britain-tories-feeb5066-429d-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac-20160705-story.html Race for U.K. prime minister heats up as Brexit plans differ] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706161039/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-britain-tories-feeb5066-429d-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac-20160705-story.html |date=6 July 2016 }}, Bloomberg (5 July 2016). Fox put forward a specific date, saying: "I would like to see us leaving the EU on January 1, 2019. That means we will have to activate the Article 50 process by the end of this year."
• What level of access to the European single market Britain should seek, and the future of migration policy and the free movement of EU nationals in the UK.[http://www.theweek.co.uk/74176/tory-leadership-candidates-on-the-single-market Tory leadership candidates on the single market] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706153710/http://www.theweek.co.uk/74176/tory-leadership-candidates-on-the-single-market |date=6 July 2016 }}, The Week (5 July 2016). Fox, the most right-wing of the five candidates, said that he only supported membership in the single market if the UK was allowed to completely opt-out of the free movement of people, which is viewed as extremely unlikely. Gove and Leadsom took a tough line of free movement, with Gove pledging to "end free movement [and] introduce an Australian-style points-based system for immigration" and Leadsom pledging that free movement "will end" without mentioning the single market. Crabb took what The Week described as "the most pro-single market stance" of the candidates, saying it was "vital" for the UK to have "as close an economic relationship with the EU as we have now" while also speaking of "controlling" immigration, signalling some willingness to compromise with the EU. May stated that it was her "priority to allow British companies to trade with the single market in goods and services" but said that she would not accept a deal "that involves accepting the free movement of people as it has worked hitherto"—also signalling willingness to some future compromise deal with the EU. Fox also pledged to reduce net migration to the tens of thousands, while Leadsom, Crabb and Gove did not specifically pledged to do so; May has said: "I think net migration in the tens of thousands is sustainable, but it is going to take time."
• Whether to approve the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a decision which was delayed to at least October 2016 in the wake of the Brexit referendum vote and the Conservative leadership campaign.[https://www.bbc.com/news/business-36671328 Airport expansion decision on hold] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703002913/http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36671328 |date=3 July 2016 }}, BBC News (30 June 2016). Boris Johnson, who opted not to run, was a staunch opponent of the proposal; May and Gove, whose constituencies are near Heathrow, have dealt with noise complaints in the past but did not publicly take a stand on a third runway during the leadership campaign. Crabb, by contrast, said during the campaign that he was "a strong supporter of a third runway" at the airport to boost the economy.Joe Murphy, [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/stephen-crabb-i-d-give-goahead-for-third-runway-at-heathrow-a3287356.html Stephen Crabb: I'd give go-ahead for third runway at Heathrow Airport] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705212459/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/stephen-crabb-i-d-give-goahead-for-third-runway-at-heathrow-a3287356.html |date=5 July 2016 }}, London Evening Standard (4 July 2016).

An editorial in The Guardian noted that the Brexit-dominated leadership campaign presented a danger that the next prime minister would be chosen on this basis at a time when several major domestic issues would also demand the prime minister's attention, such as the disputes between the government and unions representing teachers and junior doctors.[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/05/the-guardian-view-on-the-next-prime-minister-in-tray-much-more-than-brexit The Guardian view on the next PM's in-tray: much more than Brexit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706162942/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/05/the-guardian-view-on-the-next-prime-minister-in-tray-much-more-than-brexit |date=6 July 2016 }}, The Guardian (5 July 2016).

An interview with Leadsom in The Times in early July created some controversy. The article quoted Leadsom as saying that motherhood gave her a better political perspective than May — who is childless — although Leadsom protested the article misrepresented her views. She later apologised to May.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36760986 |title=Andrea Leadsom apologises to Theresa May over motherhood remark |work=BBC News |date=11 July 2016 |access-date=11 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711000143/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36760986 |archive-date=11 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }} There was also controversy about claimed inaccuracies in Leadsom's CV.{{cite web |first=Jamie |last=Micklethwaite |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/andrea-leadsom-cv-tory-hopefuls-former-colleague-disputes-claim-mp-was-a-banker-a3291191.html |title=Andrea Leadsom CV: Former colleague disputes claim MP was a banker |work=London Evening Standard |date=8 July 2016 |access-date=11 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711083219/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/andrea-leadsom-cv-tory-hopefuls-former-colleague-disputes-claim-mp-was-a-banker-a3291191.html |archive-date=11 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }} Meanwhile, Crabb, after his candidacy had ended, was reported to have been sexting a woman despite being married and stressing family values in his campaign.{{cite news |first=Siobhan |last=Fenton |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dwp-secretary-stephen-crabb-accused-of-hypocrisy-after-sexting-woman-a7128451.html |title=DWP Secretary Stephen Crabb accused of 'hypocrisy' after 'sexting' woman |work=The Independent |access-date=11 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710141734/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dwp-secretary-stephen-crabb-accused-of-hypocrisy-after-sexting-woman-a7128451.html |archive-date=10 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

Leadsom withdrew from the contest on 11 July,{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36763208 |title=Theresa May set to be UK PM after Andrea Leadsom quits |publisher=BBC |date=19 June 2016 |access-date=11 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711120043/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36763208 |archive-date=11 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }} arguing that May should become leader promptly.Daily Politics, BBC2, 11 July 2016

The election process for selecting the leader of the Conservative Party is overseen by the Conservative 1922 Committee, although election procedures are approved by the Board of the Conservative Party.Michael Wilkinson, [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/who-will-be-our-next-prime-minister-as-david-cameron-resigns-fol/ Who will be our next Prime Minister as David Cameron resigns following EU Referendum defeat?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624152126/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/who-will-be-our-next-prime-minister-as-david-cameron-resigns-fol/ |date=24 June 2016 }}, The Daily Telegraph (24 June 2016).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36618738 Conservative leader: Who might succeed David Cameron?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627023105/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36618738 |date=27 June 2016 }}, BBC News (24 June 2016).[https://www.conservatives.com/Members/Party-Structure-and-Organisation Party Structure and Organisation] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005230159/https://www.conservatives.com/Members/Party-Structure-and-Organisation |date=5 October 2016 }}, Conservative and Unionist Party (accessed 24 June 2016). Nominations for the leadership are invited by the Chairman of the 1922 Committee (Graham Brady at the time), acting as Returning Officer for all stages of the election. Candidates must be proposed and seconded in writing, with names of the proposers and seconders being published. When nominations close, a list of valid nominations is published. If there is only one valid nomination, that person is declared elected. If only two valid nominations are received, both names go forward to the general membership of the Party. If more than two nominations are received, a ballot is held within the Parliamentary Party on the Tuesday immediately following the closing date for nominations. An exhaustive ballot system is used to select two candidates to go forward to the general membership of the Party.

A ballot paper is produced and issued to all Conservative Members in the House of Commons, who indicate one choice from the candidates listed. Proxy votes are possible. The ballot is conducted in secret. If there are three candidates in the first ballot, the two who receive the most votes go forward to the general membership. If there are more than three, the candidate receiving the fewest votes is eliminated and a second ballot, under the same rules, is held the following Thursday. If there are no more than three candidates in the second ballot, the two receiving the most votes go forward to the general membership. If a third ballot is required, it is held the following Tuesday. This process is repeated as often as necessary, on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays. When a ballot with only three candidates is reached, the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes go forward to the general membership. Candidates may withdraw their names at any time, "up to 24 hours of the opening of the ballot", but no new nominations will be accepted after the first ballot.

The two candidates selected by the Parliamentary Party are then put to the full membership of the Party (specifically, "all the members of the Conservative Party in good standing who have been members for not less than three months prior to the date of the announcement of the Vote of Confidence") in a postal ballot. Each Party member, on a "one member, one vote" basis, may vote for their preferred candidate. It is not explicitly stated in the rules from when the three months applies, in the eventuality of the leader resigning, but Rule 5 in the "Rules for the Election of the Leader" (which appears as Schedule 2 to the Constitution of the Conservative Party) gives this as "immediately prior to the close of the ballot for the election of the Leader".{{cite web|url=https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN01366/SN01366.pdf|title=Leadership Elections: Conservative Party|last1=Kelly|first1=Richard|last2=Lester|first2=Paul|date=7 December 2005|publisher=Parliament of the United Kingdom|access-date=25 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820172114/https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN01366/SN01366.pdf|archive-date=20 August 2016|df=dmy-all}} {{PD-notice}} The Chairman of the 1922 Committee consults with the Board of the Conservative Party to agree the closing date for the ballot, which will be "as soon as practicable" after the date of the last ballot in the Parliamentary Party. The chairman, as returning officer, shall agree with the Board who is responsible, under his direction, for the receipt and counting of the votes, and the chairman announces the results "as soon as practicable" to a meeting of the Parliamentary Party and representatives of the Conservative Party.

Should only a single candidate be nominated, or all but one candidate be eliminated or withdraw before the scheduled end of the election (set in this instance as 9 September 2016), that single (or remaining) candidate is elected effectively unopposed without—if applicable—the votes of the party membership being issued (or counted if the ballot papers have already been issued).

The first ballot of MPs was held on 5 July. The results were announced at 18:30 by 1922 Committee chairman Graham Brady. May placed first, far ahead of her closest rival Leadsom. Fifth-placed candidate Fox was knocked out of the race, and Crabb withdrew following scandalous revelations about his private life;{{Cite news|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/stephen-crabbs-ambitions-derailed-sex-11595927|title=Stephen Crabb's ambitions may be derailed by sex texts scandal|last=Williamson|first=David|date=2016-07-11|work=walesonline|access-date=2018-11-16}} both endorsed May. Gove, Leadsom and May went through to the second ballot held on 7 July.Anushka Asthana & Rowena Mason, [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/05/theresa-may-wins-first-round-of-voting-in-tory-leadership-race Theresa May wins first round of voting in Tory leadership race] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909212019/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/05/theresa-may-wins-first-round-of-voting-in-tory-leadership-race |date=9 September 2016 }}, The Guardian (5 July 2016). May again was the clear winner, with Leadsom beating Gove, which meant that May and Leadsom went through to the members' ballot, the result of which was due to be announced on 9 September.

However, on 11 July, Leadsom withdrew from the race, saying it is in the "best interests of the country", leaving May as the only candidate.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/11/conservative-leadership-andrea-leadsom-pulls-out-of-race|title=Andrea Leadsom pulls out of Conservative leadership race|date=11 July 2016|website=The Guardian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625061303/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/11/conservative-leadership-andrea-leadsom-pulls-out-of-race|archive-date=25 June 2017|url-status=live|access-date=10 June 2017|df=dmy-all}} Conservative MP and Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Graham Brady, announced that May would be confirmed as Conservative Party leader as soon as the party's board had been consulted.{{cite web |url=http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-07-11/theresa-may-set-to-be-confirmed-as-new-leader-of-conservative-party/ |title=May set to be confirmed as new leader of Tory Party |publisher=Itv.com |access-date=11 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814225054/http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-07-11/theresa-may-set-to-be-confirmed-as-new-leader-of-conservative-party/ |archive-date=14 August 2016 |df=dmy-all }} She was confirmed as leader; David Cameron tendered his resignation as prime minister on 13 July, with May accepting the Queen's invitation to succeed him shortly afterwards. Having been appointed prime minister, she entered 10 Downing Street with a speech emphasising the term Unionist in the name of the party, reminding all of "the precious, precious bond between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland."{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36789572 |title=Theresa May: Word unionist 'very important to me' |date=13 July 2016 |publisher=BBC |access-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714214126/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36789572 |archive-date=14 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

After she became Prime Minister, May's cabinet appointments tilted to the right, according to The Guardian; but her speech clearly targeted the left, with a promise to combat the "burning injustice" in British society and create a union "between all of our citizens" and promising to be an advocate for the "ordinary working-class family" and not for the affluent in the UK. "The government I lead will be driven not by the interests of the privileged few but by yours. We will do everything we can to give you more control over your lives. ... When we take the big calls, we'll think not of the powerful, but you. When we pass new laws we'll listen not to the mighty, but to you. When it comes to taxes we'll prioritise not the wealthy but you."{{cite news |last=Stewart |first=Heather |date=14 July 2016 |title=Theresa May appeals to centre ground but cabinet tilts to the right |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/13/theresa-may-becomes-britains-prime-minister |newspaper=The Guardian |location=London, UK |access-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713235732/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/13/theresa-may-becomes-britains-prime-minister |archive-date=13 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

{{Qnote|In the first and second ballots, Prime Minister David Cameron was the only abstention.}}

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Analysis of the results of the second ballot by Jeffery et al., published in the journal Parliamentary Affairs, have shown that Conservative MPs could be split into three electoral groups: Remain-backing Conservative MPs were more likely to support May, while Leave-backing MPs were split between socially liberal Leave MPs, who were more likely to back Gove, and socially conservative Leave MPs, who showed a greater propensity to vote for Leadsom.{{Cite journal|last1=Jeffery|first1=David|last2=Heppell|first2=Tim|last3=Hayton|first3=Richard|last4=Crines|first4=Andrew|title=The Conservative Party Leadership Election of 2016: An Analysis of the Voting Motivations of Conservative Parliamentarians|journal=Parliamentary Affairs|volume=71|issue=2|pages=263–282|doi=10.1093/pa/gsx027|df=dmy-all|year=2018|doi-access=free}}

• 24 June 2016 – Following the result of the referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron announces his resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party.
• 27 June 2016 – The 1922 Committee announce the arrangements for the leadership contest.
• 28 June 2016 – Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announces he will not run for leader; Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tells Good Morning Britain that he is "seriously considering" putting himself forward as a candidate.
• 28 June 2016 – Stephen Crabb becomes the first Conservative MP to formally announce his candidacy for the leadership. He runs on a ticket with Business Secretary Sajid Javid as his pick for Chancellor of the Exchequer.
• 29 June 2016 – Leadership nominations by the Parliamentary Party open at 18:00 BST.{{cite web|url=http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20160628/281638189511393|title=What happens now?|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=28 June 2016|access-date=7 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816101937/http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20160628/281638189511393|archive-date=16 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• 30 June 2016 – Michael Gove announces his bid to become party leader.
• 30 June 2016 – Boris Johnson, the former Mayor of London and the bookies' favourite, announces that he will not enter the leadership contest.
• 30 June 2016 – Theresa May, Andrea Leadsom and Liam Fox also announce their leadership campaigns.
• 30 June 2016 – Nominations close at noon.
• 3 July 2016 – Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond endorses Theresa May, commending her "old-fashioned British pragmatism."{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/philip-hammond-the-country-needs-theresa-may-and-a-good-dose-of/|title=Philip Hammond: The country needs Theresa May and a 'good dose of old-fashioned British pragmatism'|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=3 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704131217/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/philip-hammond-the-country-needs-theresa-may-and-a-good-dose-of/|archive-date=4 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• 4 July 2016 – Boris Johnson endorses Andrea Leadsom, saying she has "the zap, the drive, and the determination" to unite the party.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/boris-johnson-endorses-andrea-leadsom-in-tory-leadership-bid|title=Boris Johnson endorses Andrea Leadsom in Tory leadership bid|first1=Anushka|last1=Asthana|first2=Rowena|last2=Mason|date=4 July 2016|work=The Guardian|access-date=5 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705141255/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/boris-johnson-endorses-andrea-leadsom-in-tory-leadership-bid|archive-date=5 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• 5 July 2016 – Liam Fox is eliminated in the first ballot held by the Parliamentary Party and endorses Theresa May; Stephen Crabb withdraws from the race and endorses Theresa May.
• 7 July 2016 – Michael Gove is eliminated in the second ballot held by the Parliamentary Party; Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom proceed to the party membership ballot.
• 9 July 2016 – The Times reports that Leadsom had told one of its reporters that she would be better placed to lead the country because she has children, whereas May does not.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/andrea-leadsom-meet-the-conservative-party-leadership-candidate/|title=Who is Andrea Leadsom and why has she pulled out of the Conservative Party leadership race?|date=11 July 2016|website=The Telegraph|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808153718/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/andrea-leadsom-meet-the-conservative-party-leadership-candidate/|archive-date=8 August 2017|url-status=live|access-date=10 June 2017|df=dmy-all}}
• 11 July 2016 – Leadsom withdraws from the leadership race and May becomes Leader of the Conservative Party.
• 12 July 2016 – David Cameron chairs his final Cabinet meeting as May plans her cabinet.Michael Wilkinson, [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/12/theresa-may-builds-cabinet-prime-minister-david-cameron-live/ Theresa May plans her top team as David Cameron chairs his final Cabinet as prime minister] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712165818/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/12/theresa-may-builds-cabinet-prime-minister-david-cameron-live/ |date=12 July 2016 }}, The Daily Telegraph (12 July 2016).
• 13 July 2016 – Following his last Prime Minister's Questions, Cameron offers his resignation to the Queen at Buckingham Palace and recommends that she invite May to form a government. The Queen accepts Cameron's resignation, and invites May to form a government.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36778350 David Cameron says being PM 'the greatest honour' in final Downing Street speech] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713212411/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36778350 |date=13 July 2016 }}, BBC News (13 July 2016).
• 13 July 2016 – Prime Minister Theresa May appoints Boris Johnson, who declined to run for the premiership, the new Foreign Secretary.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-13/boris-johnson-appointed-u-k-foreign-secretary-in-may-government|title=Boris Johnson Appointed U.K. Foreign Secretary in May Government|last=RobDotHutton|first=Robert Hutton|publisher=Bloomberg L.P.|access-date=13 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713214652/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-13/boris-johnson-appointed-u-k-foreign-secretary-in-may-government|archive-date=13 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}

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The following individuals announced that they would seek the leadership of the Conservative Party but then eventually did not stand, or withdrew from the race, due to insufficient support or other reasons:

• John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay since 2001{{cite news|url=http://www.basildonrecorder.co.uk/news/14586295.John_Baron_throws_name_into_Conservative_leadership_ring__as_South_Essex_MPs_have_their_say/|title=John Baron throws name into Conservative leadership ring, as South Essex MPs have their say|publisher=Basildon Recorder|date=29 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630171316/http://www.basildonrecorder.co.uk/news/14586295.John_Baron_throws_name_into_Conservative_leadership_ring__as_South_Essex_MPs_have_their_say/|archive-date=30 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|work=Essex Chronicle|url=http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/essex-mp-john-baron-latest-in-conservative-party-race/story-29456195-detail/story.html|title=Essex MP John Baron enters Conservative party race|date=29 June 2016}}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom)
• Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health since 2012; MP for South West Surrey since 2005 (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May){{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523#block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523 |title=Politics Live (30 June 2016 / 6:12) |work=The Guardian |date=26 June 2016 |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822222753/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523#block-5774f040e4b0d1a508941523 |archive-date=22 August 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London; MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom){{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/30/boris-johnson-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-race-brexit-eu-referendum|title=Boris Johnson rules himself out of Tory leadership race|work=The Guardian|last=Elgot|first=Jessica|date=30 June 2016|access-date=30 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630124218/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/30/boris-johnson-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-race-brexit-eu-referendum|archive-date=30 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education since 2014; MP for Loughborough since 2010{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120|title=Brexit latest, and Gove joins Johnson and May in Tory leadership contest|work=BBC News|access-date=30 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630001335/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120|archive-date=30 June 2016|df=dmy-all}} (Remain supporter) (endorsed Boris Johnson, later Michael Gove, later Theresa May){{cite web | title=Gove enters Conservative leadership race and gets Morgan's backing | website=Schools Week | date=30 June 2016 | url=http://schoolsweek.co.uk/gove-enters-conservative-leadership-race-as-schools-await-morgan-announcement/ | access-date=4 July 2016 | last=Whittaker | first=Freddie | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704111650/http://schoolsweek.co.uk/gove-enters-conservative-leadership-race-as-schools-await-morgan-announcement/ | archive-date=4 July 2016 | df=dmy-all }}

The following individuals were the focus of media speculation as being possible leadership candidates, but ruled out a bid or did not stand by the requisite time:

• Graham Brady, Chairman of the 1922 Committee since 2010; MP for Altrincham and Sale West since 1997{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/11491417/Conservative-leadership-race-Who-could-replace-David-Cameron.html|title=Conservative leadership race: Who could replace David Cameron?|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=24 March 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012060916/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/11491417/Conservative-leadership-race-Who-could-replace-David-Cameron.html|archive-date=12 October 2015|df=dmy-all}} (Leave supporter)
• Robert Buckland, Solicitor General for England and Wales since 2014; MP for Swindon South since 2010{{cite news|title=David Cameron must renege on promise to step down before general election, says senior Tory|first=Tom|last=McTague|date=13 February 2016|work=The Independent|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-must-renege-on-promise-to-step-down-before-general-election-says-senior-tory-a6872441.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401164412/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-must-renege-on-promise-to-step-down-before-general-election-says-senior-tory-a6872441.html|archive-date=1 April 2017|df=dmy-all}} (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May)
• George Freeman, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Life Sciences since 2014; MP for Mid Norfolk since 2010 (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May){{cite news|url=https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/76580/six-senior-tories-set-launch-leadership-bids|title=Six senior Tories set to launch leadership bids as 'Stop Boris' campaign gathers pace|date=26 June 2016|first=Josh|last=May|publisher=PoliticsHome|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829000309/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/76580/six-senior-tories-set-launch-leadership-bids|archive-date=29 August 2016|df=dmy-all|access-date=28 June 2016}}
• Chris Grayling, Leader of the House of Commons since 2015; MP for Epsom and Ewell since 2001 (Leave supporter){{cite news|url=http://www.dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk/ashtead-mp-chris-grayling-hails-brexit-as-the-right-choice-for-britain/story-29439853-detail/story.html|title=Ashtead MP Chris Grayling hails Brexit as 'the right choice for Britain'|date=24 June 2016|publisher=Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser}}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (endorsed Theresa May–Campaign Chair)
• Justine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development since 2012; MP for Putney since 2005 {{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/justine-greening-the-tories-can-offer-working-class-people-a-british-dream-with-no-bar-to-social-a6678306.html|title=Justine Greening: The Tories can offer working-class people a 'British dream' with no bar to social mobility|date=3 October 2015|first=Jane|last=Merrick|work=The Independent|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005230214/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/justine-greening-the-tories-can-offer-working-class-people-a-british-dream-with-no-bar-to-social-a6678306.html|archive-date=5 October 2016|df=dmy-all}} (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May)
• Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills; MP for Bromsgrove{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/27/battle-of-boris-top-tories-tipped-for-conservative-leadership-5968380/|title=Battle of Boris: Top Tories tipped for Conservative leadership|date=27 June 2016|publisher=Metro|first=Richard|last=Hartley-Parkinson|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627075250/http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/27/battle-of-boris-top-tories-tipped-for-conservative-leadership-5968380/|archive-date=27 June 2016|df=dmy-all}} (Remain supporter){{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/10/04/sajid-javid-david-cameron-conservative_n_8239860.html|title=Watch Sajid Javid Rule Out Standing in the Tory Leadership Contest When David Cameron Quits|date=4 October 2015|work=Huffington Post|first=Owen|last=Bennett|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005063335/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/10/04/sajid-javid-david-cameron-conservative_n_8239860.html|archive-date=5 October 2015|df=dmy-all}} (endorsed Stephen Crabb, later Theresa May)
• Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for the Armed Forces since 2015; MP for Portsmouth North since 2010{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom – Campaign Chair)
• David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale since 2010{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/683278/David-Morris-Conservative-Tory-leadership-contest-David-Cameron-politics|title=EXCLUSIVE: Tory leadership battle sparks into life as MP throws his hat into the ring|date=25 June 2016|work=Daily Express|first= Patrick|last= Christys}} (Remain supporter) (endorsed Stephen Crabb, later Theresa May)
• Jesse Norman, Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee since 2015; MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire since 2010{{cite news|url=https://www.totalpolitics.com/articles/news/jesse-norman-says-he-thinks-about-being-tory-leader-when-hes-bath|title=Jesse Norman says he thinks about being Tory leader... when he's in the bath|publisher=totalpolitics.co.uk|date=13 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816030001/https://www.totalpolitics.com/articles/news/jesse-norman-says-he-thinks-about-being-tory-leader-when-hes-bath|archive-date=16 August 2016|df=dmy-all}} (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Theresa May)
• George Osborne, First Secretary of State since 2015; Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2010; MP for Tatton{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/28/george-osborne-will-not-contest-tory-leadership|title=George Osborne will not contest Tory leadership race|last=Slawson|first=Nicola|date=28 June 2016|work=The Guardian|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628004159/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/28/george-osborne-will-not-contest-tory-leadership|archive-date=28 June 2016|df=dmy-all}} (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May)
• Priti Patel, Minister of State for Employment since 2015; MP for Witham (Leave supporter){{cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2016-06-27/who-are-the-tory-leadership-contenders/|publisher=ITV News|title=Who are the Tory leadership contenders?|date=27 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628141416/http://www.itv.com/news/2016-06-27/who-are-the-tory-leadership-contenders/|archive-date=28 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/priti-patel-who-top-tory-right-winger-tipped-be-face-brexit-campaign-1542619|title=Priti Patel: Who is the top Tory right-winger tipped to be the face of the Brexit campaign?|first=Ian|last=Silvera|work=International Business Times|date=8 February 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209093440/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/priti-patel-who-top-tory-right-winger-tipped-be-face-brexit-campaign-1542619|archive-date=9 February 2016|df=dmy-all}} (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Theresa May)
• Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2012–2014; Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 2010–2012; MP for North Shropshire since 1997{{cite web|title=Owen Paterson develops checklist for future Tory leader candidates|url=https://www.politicshome.com/party-politics/articles/story/owen-paterson-develops-checklist-future-tory-leader-candidates#sthash.1mloRXxA.dpuf|date=1 October 2015|first=Josh|last=May|work=PoliticsHome|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307232908/https://www.politicshome.com/party-politics/articles/story/owen-paterson-develops-checklist-future-tory-leader-candidates#sthash.1mloRXxA.dpuf|archive-date=7 March 2016|df=dmy-all|access-date=17 October 2015}} (Leave supporter) (endorsed Andrea Leadsom)
• Dominic Raab, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Justice since 2015; MP for Esher and Walton (Leave supporter){{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/bbc-question-time-dominic-raab-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-bid_uk_57701aace4b0d2571149d594|title=BBC Question Time: Dominic Raab Rules Himself Out Of Tory Leadership Bid|first=Ned|last=Simons|date=26 June 2016|work=Huffington Post|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627143318/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/bbc-question-time-dominic-raab-rules-himself-out-of-tory-leadership-bid_uk_57701aace4b0d2571149d594|archive-date=27 June 2016|df=dmy-all}} (endorsed Boris Johnson, later Michael Gove)
• Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change since 2015; MP for Hastings and Rye since 2010 (Remain supporter){{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/24/tory-party-embarks-on-leadership-contest-after-camerons-resignation|title=David Cameron resignation sparks Tory party leadership contest|first1=Heather|last1=Stewart|first2=Anushka|last2=Asthana|date=24 June 2016|work=The Guardian|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006080558/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/24/tory-party-embarks-on-leadership-contest-after-camerons-resignation|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}} (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Theresa May)
• Anna Soubry, Minister of State for Small Business since 2015; MP for Broxtowe (Remain supporter) (endorsed Theresa May){{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/11778297/Tory-women-challenge-Theresa-May-for-party-leadership.html|title=Tory women challenge Theresa May for party leadership|first=Tim|last=Ross|date=2 August 2015|work=The Daily Telegraph|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920031424/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/11778297/Tory-women-challenge-Theresa-May-for-party-leadership.html|archive-date=20 September 2016|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/economy/house/60003/anna-soubry-interview-tory-eurosceptics-need-take-chill-pill|title=Anna Soubry interview: Tory eurosceptics need to take a chill pill|first=Kevin|last=Schofield|date=19 November 2015|publisher=PoliticsHome|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829011126/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/economy/house/60003/anna-soubry-interview-tory-eurosceptics-need-take-chill-pill|archive-date=29 August 2016|df=dmy-all|access-date=28 June 2016}}
• Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since 2014; MP for South West Norfolk since 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.conservativehome.com/highlights/2014/03/andrew-gimson-profiles-liz-truss-seen-by-some-as-a-future-tory-leader.html|work=ConservativeHome|first=Andrew|last=Gimson|title=Andrew Gimson profiles Liz Truss, seen by some as a future Tory leader|date=6 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915230643/http://www.conservativehome.com/highlights/2014/03/andrew-gimson-profiles-liz-truss-seen-by-some-as-a-future-tory-leader.html|archive-date=15 September 2015|df=dmy-all}} (Remain supporter) (endorsed Boris Johnson, then Michael Gove, then Theresa May) {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland since 2012; Minister of State for Transport 2010–2012; MP for Chipping Barnet since 2005 (Leave Supporter)Channel 4 News, interviewed by Michael Crick, 24 June 2016 (endorsed Andrea Leadsom){{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-villiers-andrea-leadsom-has-the-energy-and-intellect-to-reunite-nation-a3287351.html|title=Theresa Villiers: Andrea has energy and intellect to reunite nation|date=4 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704115546/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-villiers-andrea-leadsom-has-the-energy-and-intellect-to-reunite-nation-a3287351.html|archive-date=4 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}

N.B. MPs are not required to vote as per their public endorsements.

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;MPs

• Alun Cairns, Secretary of State for Wales; MP for Vale of Glamorgan
• Kenneth Clarke, former Chancellor of the Exchequer; MP for Rushcliffe
• Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes
• Steve Double, MP for St Austell and Newquay{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• John Glen, MP for Salisbury{{cite web |url=http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html |title=Our Conservative leadership election MP tally. May 75, Crabb 21, Gove 12, Leadsom 12, Fox 9. |publisher=Conservative Home |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630190011/http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html |archive-date=30 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Luke Hall, MP for Thornbury and Yate
• Simon Hart, MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire{{cite web|url=http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html |title=Our Conservative leadership election MP tally. May 79, Crabb 22, Leadsom 14, Gove 13, Fox 9. |publisher=Conservative Home |date=27 June 2016 |access-date=1 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630190011/http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2016/06/whos-backing-who-our-running-list-of-mps-supporting-each-leadership-candidate.html |archive-date=30 June 2016 }}
• James Heappey, MP for Wells{{cite tweet |user=JSHeappey |number= 750035384436916225|date=4 July 2016 |title= He's the right man for our Party & he's the right man for the United Kingdom |first=James |last=Heappey |author-link= James Heappey}}
• Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset
• Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills; MP for Bromsgrove{{cite tweet |user= JohnMoylanBBC|number= 747816666541727744|date=28 June 2016 |title=.@sajidjavid on the Tory Party Leadership – "I am supporting Stephen Crabb, the Work & Pensions Secretary" |first= John|last= Moylan}}
• Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View
• David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale
• Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby
• Andrew Selous, Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation; MP for South West Bedfordshire
• Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood
• Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North
• Gary Streeter, MP for South West Devon
• Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer
• Edward Timpson, Minister of State for Children and Families; MP for Crewe and Nantwich
• Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People; MP for North Swindon{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Craig Williams, MP for Cardiff North
• Mike Wood, MP for Dudley South
• Jeremy Wright, Attorney General for England and Wales; MP for Kenilworth and Southam

Other Conservative politicians

• Andrew Boff, Leader of the Conservative Group in the London Assembly{{cite tweet |user=AndrewBoff |number=748483513490366466 |date=30 June 2016 |title=Please help support #Crabb4PM, add a #Twibbon now! |first=Andrew |last=Boff |author-link= Andrew Boff}}
• Angela Burns, AM for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Suzy Davies, AM for South Wales West{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2016-06-29/am-say-crabb-connects-with-people/|title=AM say Crabb 'connects with people'|access-date=2 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704110205/http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2016-06-29/am-say-crabb-connects-with-people/|archive-date=4 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Russell George, AM for Montgomeryshire{{cite tweet |user= russ_george|number=748572034511290368 |date= 30 June 2016|title= I'm pleased to be pledging my support to Stephen Crabb as leader of the Conservative party|first=Russell |last=George |author-link=Russell George (Welsh politician) }}
• Nick Ramsay, AM for Monmouth{{cite tweet |user=NickRamsayAM |number=748518658448703488 |date= 30 June 2016|title=Pleased to be backing @scrabbmp in his bid for leadership of the Conservative Party @WalesPolitics |first= Nick|last= Ramsay|author-link= Nick Ramsay}}

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{{Endorsements box

| title = Liam Fox's endorsements, prior to his elimination in the first ballot; endorsed Theresa May

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;MPs

• Robert Goodwill, Minister of State for Transport; MP for Scarborough and Whitby
• Gerald Howarth, MP for Aldershot
• Edward Leigh, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee; MP for Gainsborough
• Scott Mann, MP for North Cornwall
• Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys
• David Nuttall, MP for Bury North
• Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South
• Robert Syms, MP for Poole

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{{Endorsements box

| title = Michael Gove's endorsements, prior to his elimination in the second ballot

| list =

;MPs

• Adam Afriyie, MP for Windsor{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Henry Bellingham, MP for North West Norfolk
• Nick Boles, Minister of State for Skills; MP for Grantham and Stamford{{cite news |last=Whitelam |first=Paul |url=http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/grantham-mp-nick-boles-to-chair-michael-gove-tory-leader-bid-as-he-abandons-boris-johnson/story-29461591-detail/story.html |title=Grantham MP Nick Boles to chair Michael Gove Tory leader bid as he abandons Boris Johnson |work=Lincolnshire Echo |date=1 April 2016 |access-date=30 June 2016}}{{dead link|date=January 2020}}
• Conor Burns, MP for Bournemouth West{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Alberto Costa, MP for South Leicestershire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• George Eustice, Minister for Farming, Food and Marine Environment; MP for Camborne and Redruth{{cite web |url=http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/07/supporting-michael-gove/ |title=Why I am supporting Michael Gove |work=The Spectator |last=Eustice |first=George |date=3 July 2016 |access-date=5 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704131914/http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/07/supporting-michael-gove/ |archive-date=4 July 2016 |df=dmy-all}}
• Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Suella Fernandes, MP for Fareham{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mKbV0UnIbX_lbiinKiquP0ghiFpsMl0owUO6_TJyzI/htmlview?sle=true#gid=0 |title=#ToryLeadership MPs Publicly Declared |access-date=1 July 2016}}
• Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools; MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mKbV0UnIbX_lbiinKiquP0ghiFpsMl0owUO6_TJyzI/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true|title=#ToryLeadership MPs Publicly Declared|access-date=1 July 2016}}
• John Hayes, Minister for Security; MP for South Holland and The Deepings
• Andrea Jenkyns, MP for Morley and Outwood{{cite web |url=http://www.andreajenkyns.co.uk/news/why-im-backing-michael-gove |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160701135754/http://www.andreajenkyns.co.uk/news/why-im-backing-michael-gove |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2016 |title=Why I'm backing Michael Gove |work=Andrea Jenkyns |access-date=30 June 2016 }}
• Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Daniel Kawczynski, MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jack Lopresti, MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Andrew Mitchell, former Chief Whip and Secretary of State for International Development; MP for Sutton Coldfield{{cite web |url=http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2016/07/andrew-mitchell-gove-is-the-candidate-with-the-conviction-courage-and-capability-to-lead.html |title=Andrew Mitchell: Gove is the candidate with the conviction, courage and capability to lead |work=Conservative Home |last=Mitchell |first=Andrew |date=4 July 2016 |access-date=4 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705135551/http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2016/07/andrew-mitchell-gove-is-the-candidate-with-the-conviction-courage-and-capability-to-lead.html |archive-date=5 July 2016 |df=dmy-all}}
• Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education; MP for Loughborough{{cite news |date=30 June 2016 |url=http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-06-30/nicky-morgan-backs-michael-gove-as-new-tory-leader/ |title=Nicky Morgan backs Michael Gove as new Tory leader |work=ITV News |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701135015/http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-06-30/nicky-morgan-backs-michael-gove-as-new-tory-leader/ |archive-date=1 July 2016 |df=dmy-all}}
• Bob Neill, Chair of the Justice Committee; MP for Bromley and Chislehurst
• Dominic Raab, Minister for Civil Liberties; MP for Esher and Walton{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids |title=Boris Johnson says he is out of Tory party leadership race after Gove challenge – as it happened |first1=Andrew |last1=Sparrow |first2=Haroon |last2=Siddique |first3=Nadia |last3=Khomami |first4=Chris |last4=Johnston |first5=Saeed Kamali |last5=Dehghan |first6=Severin |last6=Carrell |first7=Peter |last7=Walker |work=The Guardian |date=30 June 2016 |access-date=19 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001165201/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids |archive-date=1 October 2017 |df=dmy-all}}
• Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset
• Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond (Yorks){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries; MP for Wantage{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Shailesh Vara, Minister for the Courts and Legal Aid; MP for North West Cambridgeshire
• Angela Watkinson, MP for Hornchuch and Upminster{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• John Whittingdale, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, MP for Maldon

;Other Conservative politicians

• Shaun Bailey, London Assembly Member (Londonwide){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Tony Devenish, London Assembly Member for West Central{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Daniel Hannan, MEP for South East England{{cite magazine |last=Hannan |first=Daniel |url=http://reaction.life/gove-candidate-can-make-success-brexit/ |title=Gove is the candidate who can make a success of Brexit |magazine=Life |date=20 June 2014 |access-date=4 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815193938/http://reaction.life/gove-candidate-can-make-success-brexit/ |archive-date=15 August 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• The Lord Howard of Lympne, former Leader of the Conservative Party{{cite book |last=Bower |first=Tom |date=2020 |title=Boris Johnson: The Gambler |location=London |publisher=WH Allen |page=290 |isbn=978-0753554906}}
• The Lord Lawson of Blaby, former Chancellor of the Exchequer{{cite news |title=Lord Lawson backs Michael Gove for next Prime Minister |url=https://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-07-04/lord-lawson-backs-michael-gove-for-next-prime-minister/ |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=ITV News |date=4 July 2016}}
• Louise Mensch, former MP for Corby; columnist and author{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}{{cite tweet |user=LouiseMensch |last=Mensch |first=Louise |number=748815672440913920 |date=1 July 2016 |title=My money is on @andrealeadsom as PM. And a terrific PM she would be.}}
• The Lord O'Shaughnessy, member of the House of Lords{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Ross Thomson, MSP for North East Scotland (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Adam Tomkins, MSP for Glasgow (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• The Lord Trimble, former First Minister of Northern Ireland{{cite news |last1=Sparrow |first1=Andrew |last2=Phipps |first2=Claire |last3=Quinn |first3=Ben |title=Boris Johnson backs Andrea Leadsom for Tory leadership - as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jul/04/brexit-live-plan-leave-vote-hysteria-boris-johnson?page=with:block-577a5a5ae4b0d39ef14c73b8 |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=The Guardian |date=4 July 2016}}

;Members of other parties

• Julia Reid, UKIP MEP for South West England{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

;Other individuals

• James Delingpole, columnist and novelist{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Toby Young, journalist and educationalist{{cite web |first=Toby |last=Young |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/michael-gove-is-not-just-the-man-to-lead-the-conservatives-but-t/ |title=Michael Gove is not just the man to lead the Conservatives, but the country |work=The Telegraph |date=18 June 2016 |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630122634/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/30/michael-gove-is-not-just-the-man-to-lead-the-conservatives-but-t/ |archive-date=30 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

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{{Endorsements box

| title = Boris Johnson's endorsements, prior to his announcement that he would not contest the leadership of the Conservative Party

| list =

;MPs

• Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty since 2010{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boris-johnsons-war-cabinet-revealed-8288126|title=Boris Johnson's war cabinet revealed: The four MPs holed up in BoJo's country HQ|date=28 June 2016|newspaper=Daily Mirror|first=Ben|last=Glaze|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629043042/http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boris-johnsons-war-cabinet-revealed-8288126|archive-date=29 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Jake Berry, MP for Rossendale and Darwen since 2010
• Crispin Blunt, MP for Reigate since 1997{{cite news|url=http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/eu-referendum-chipper-reigate-mp-chrispin-blunt-reacts-to-result-and-backs-boris-johnson-for-pm/story-29439397-detail/story.html|title=EU Referendum: 'Chipper' Reigate MP Crispin Blunt backs Boris Johnson for Prime Minister|publisher=Surrey Mirror|date=24 June 2016|first=Jenny|last=Seymour|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812093226/http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/eu-referendum-chipper-reigate-mp-chrispin-blunt-reacts-to-result-and-backs-boris-johnson-for-pm/story-29439397-detail/story.html|archive-date=12 August 2016|df=dmy-all|access-date=22 August 2016}}
• Nick Boles, MP for Grantham and Stamford since 2010{{cite news|url=http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/remainer-nick-boles-mp-backs-boris-johnson-for-prime-minister/story-29449274-detail/story.html|title=Remainer Nick Boles MP backs Boris Johnson for Prime Minister|date=27 June 2016|publisher=Lincolnshire Echo}}
• David Davis, leadership candidate in 2005; Shadow Home Secretary 2003–2008; MP for Haltemprice and Howden since 1987{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-36570120?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5773a952e4b01a505b8279b3%26Boris%20Johnson%20is%20a%20force%20multiplied,%20says%20David%20Davis%26&ns_fee=0#post_5773a952e4b01a505b8279b3|title=Boris Johnson is a force multiplied, says David Davis|work=BBC|date=29 June 2016}}
• Nadine Dorries, MP for Mid Bedfordshire since 2005{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NadineDorriesMP/status/747739236820910080|title=We need a leader with principle and belief. While Boris and Gove led, Theresa hid She thinks we're the 'nasty' party|first=Nadine|last=Dorries|publisher=Twitter|date=28 June 2016}}
• George Eustice, Minister for Farming, Food and Marine Environment since 2013; MP for Camborne and Redruth since 2010
• Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield since 1992{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mike_Fabricant/status/747786791395155968|first=Michael|last=Fabricant|publisher=Twitter|date=28 June 2016|title=Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson}}
• Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Justice since 2015; Chief Whip 2014–2015; Secretary of State for Education 2010–2014; MP for Surrey Heath since 2005 (campaign manager)
• Amanda Milling, MP for Cannock Chase since 2015
• Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset since 2010{{cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2016-06-28/jacob-rees-mogg-backs-boris-for-prime-minister/|publisher=ITV|date=28 June 2016|title=Jacob Rees-Mogg backs Boris for Prime Minister|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701200529/http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2016-06-28/jacob-rees-mogg-backs-boris-for-prime-minister/|archive-date=1 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich since 2010{{cite news|url=http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/poulter-backs-boris-for-pm-1-7453006|title=Poulter backs Boris for PM|publisher=Diss Express|date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629204934/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/poulter-backs-boris-for-pm-1-7453006|archive-date=29 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Jo Johnson, MP for Orpington since 2010 (Boris Johnson's brother){{cite magazine|url=http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/06/jo-johnson-backs-boris/|title=Jo Johnson backs Boris|first=James|last=Forsyth|date=27 June 2016|magazine=The Spectator|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628145643/http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/06/jo-johnson-backs-boris/|archive-date=28 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Dominic Raab, Under Secretary of State for Civil Liberties since 2015; MP for Esher and Walton since 2010
• Nicholas Soames, MP for Mid Sussex since 1997{{cite news|work=Mid Sussex Times|url=http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/local/mp-soames-backs-boris-for-prime-minister-two-months-after-saying-he-did-not-have-stature-for-job-1-7453347|date=28 June 2016|title=MP Soames backs Boris for Prime Minister two months after saying he did not have 'stature' for job|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629180356/http://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/local/mp-soames-backs-boris-for-prime-minister-two-months-after-saying-he-did-not-have-stature-for-job-1-7453347|archive-date=29 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since 2014; MP for South West Norfolk since 2010{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/28/back-boris-and-our-team-of-radical-reformers-will-secure-britain/|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=28 June 2016|title=Back Boris and our team of radical reformers will secure Britain's future|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628232800/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/28/back-boris-and-our-team-of-radical-reformers-will-secure-britain/|archive-date=28 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Ben Wallace, MP for Wyre and Preston North since 2005
• John Whittingdale, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport since 2015; MP for Maldon since 1992{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1718966/nominations-open-in-tory-leadership-race|title=Nominations Open In Tory Leadership Race|publisher=Sky News|date=29 June 2016|access-date=29 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629022848/http://news.sky.com/story/1718966/nominations-open-in-tory-leadership-race|archive-date=29 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Nadhim Zahawi, MP for Stratford-on-Avon since 2010{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/boris-johnson-is-the-right-choice-for-the-conservatives-and-for/amp/|title=Boris Johnson is the right choice for the Conservatives, and for Britain|newspaper=Daily Telegraph|date=29 June 2016|first=Nadhim|last=Zahawi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729234846/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/boris-johnson-is-the-right-choice-for-the-conservatives-and-for/amp/|archive-date=29 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}

;Other individuals

• Louise Mensch, former MP for Corby 2010–2012, author and columnist{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LouiseMensch/status/748104580416798721|title=I support @BorisJohnson for leader but Stephen Crabb MP is a wonderful bloke and politician|first=Louise|last=Mensch|date=29 June 2016|publisher=Twitter}}

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{{Endorsements box

| title = Andrea Leadsom's endorsements, prior to her withdrawal after the second ballot

| list =

;MPs

• Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty{{cite web|url=http://www.selbyandainsty.com/nigel-backs-andrea-leadsom-to-lead-the-conservative-party/|title=Nigel backs Andrea Leadsom to lead the Conservative Party {{!}} Nigel Adams MP|website=www.selbyandainsty.com|access-date=10 July 2016}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=This is Paul |fix-attempted=yes }}
• Steve Baker, MP for Wycombe{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Julian Brazier, Minister for Reserves; MP for Canterbury{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• David Burrowes, MP for Enfield Southgate {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Bill Cash, MP for Stone{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mKbV0UnIbX_lbiinKiquP0ghiFpsMl0owUO6_TJyzI/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true |title=#ToryLeadership MPs Publicly Declared |access-date=4 July 2016}}
• Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Philip Davies, MP for Shipley{{cite web|url=http://www.philip-davies.org.uk/news/local-mp-supports-andrea-leadsom-leadership-contest|title=Local MP supports Andrea Leadsom in leadership contest|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006061402/https://www.philip-davies.org.uk/news/local-mp-supports-andrea-leadsom-leadership-contest|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Nadine Dorries, MP for Mid Bedfordshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Steve Double, MP for St Austell and Newquay{{cite web|url=http://www.stevedouble.org.uk/news/steve-double-mp-%25E2%2580%2598i-am-backing-andrea-leadsom-second-round-conservative-leadership-contest%25E2%2580%2599|title=Steve Double MP: 'I am backing Andrea Leadsom in the second round of the Conservative leadership contest'|website=Steve Double|access-date=7 July 2016}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/stevedouble/status/748029149265133568 |title=Steve Double MP on Twitter: "Pleased to confirm I am backing @scrabbmp to be next party leader and PM. The right man to unite and lead our nation #crabb4pm" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2016-06-28 |access-date=2016-07-07}}
• Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset{{cite web|url=http://www.richarddrax.com/news/diary-backing-andrea-leadsom|title=Diary – backing Andrea Leadsom|website=Richard Drax|date=4 July 2016 |access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006082702/https://www.richarddrax.com/news/diary-backing-andrea-leadsom|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Iain Duncan Smith, MP for Chingford and Woodford Green and former Leader of the Conservative Party{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• James Gray, MP for North Wiltshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}} (previously endorsed Liam Fox)
• Chris Green, MP for Bolton West{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Chris Heaton-Harris, MP for Daventry{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Gordon Henderson, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Philip Hollobone, MP for Kettering{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36704241|title=Conservative Party leadership: Who's backing who?|work=BBC News |date=4 July 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707025724/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36704241|archive-date=7 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Stewart Jackson, MP for Peterborough{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Bernard Jenkin, Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee; MP for Harwich and North Essex
• Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London, MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip{{cite news|title=Boris Johnson Backs Leadsom For Tory Leader|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1721607/boris-johnson-backs-leadsom-for-tory-leader|access-date=4 July 2016|publisher=Sky News|date=4 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704205125/http://news.sky.com/story/1721607/boris-johnson-backs-leadsom-for-tory-leader|archive-date=4 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Edward Leigh, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee; MP for Gainsborough (previously endorsed Liam Fox){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Charlotte Leslie, MP for Bristol North West{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Julian Lewis, Chair of the Defence Committee; MP for New Forest East
• Peter Lilley, MP for Hitchin and Harpenden{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mKbV0UnIbX_lbiinKiquP0ghiFpsMl0owUO6_TJyzI/htmlview?sle=true#gid=0 |title=#ToryLeadership MPs Publicly Declared |access-date=4 July 2016}}
• Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Karen Lumley, MP for Redditch{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Karl McCartney, MP for Lincoln{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Stephen McPartland, MP for Stevenage {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for the Armed Forces; MP for Portsmouth North{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Anne Marie Morris, MP for Newton Abbot {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• James Morris, MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• David Mowat, MP for Warrington South {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Sheryll Murray, MP for South East Cornwall{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Andrew Murrison, MP for South West Wiltshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• David Nuttall, MP for Bury North (previously endorsed Liam Fox){{cite web|url=https://davidnuttall.info/2016/07/07/final-ballot/|title=Final Ballot|last=Nuttall|first=David|date=7 July 2016|website=David Nuttall MP – Bury North|access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809031910/https://davidnuttall.info/2016/07/07/final-ballot/|archive-date=9 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Neil Parish, Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; MP for Tiverton and Honiton{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Owen Paterson, MP for North Shropshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Tom Pursglove, MP for Corby{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• John Redwood, MP for Wokingham{{cite web |url=http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2016/07/04/conservative-leadership-contest/ |title=Conservative Leadership Contest |publisher=Johnredwoodsdiary.com |access-date=4 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817033129/http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2016/07/04/conservative-leadership-contest/ |archive-date=17 August 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Laurence Robertson, MP for Tewkesbury{{cite web|url=http://www.laurencerobertson.org.uk/news/conservative-leadership|title=Conservative Leadership|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014156/https://www.laurencerobertson.org.uk/news/conservative-leadership|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Henry Smith, MP for Crawley
• Bob Stewart, MP for Beckenham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Desmond Swayne, Minister for International Development; MP for New Forest West{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Michael Tomlinson, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Craig Tracey, MP for North Warwickshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Martin Vickers, MP for Cleethorpes {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; MP for Chipping Barnet
• Heather Wheeler, MP for South Derbyshire {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• William Wragg, MP for Hazel Grove{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

;Other Conservative politicians

• Tim Bell, public relations advisor to Margaret Thatcher[https://www.totalpolitics.com/articles/news/andrea-leadsom-gets-campaign-help-margaret-thatcher's-image-guru ]{{dead link|date=August 2017}}
• Michael Howard, former Leader of the Opposition and former Home Secretary{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-leadership-election-andrea-leadsom-michael-howard-next-tory-leader-a7124501.html|title=Andrea Leadsom receives backing of Michael Howard|date=7 July 2016|language=en-GB|access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708135630/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-leadership-election-andrea-leadsom-michael-howard-next-tory-leader-a7124501.html|archive-date=8 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Norman Tebbit, former Chairman of the Conservative Party{{cite web |first1=Tim |last1=Ross |first2=Christopher |last2=Hope |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/andrea-leadsom-i-can-be-the-new-margaret-thatcher/ |title=Andrea Leadsom: I can be the new Margaret Thatcher |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=2 July 2016 |access-date=8 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706092920/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/02/andrea-leadsom-i-can-be-the-new-margaret-thatcher/ |archive-date=6 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

;Members of other parties

• Suzanne Evans, former Deputy Chairman of the UK Independence Party{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nigel Farage, UKIP MEP for South-East England and former leader of UKIP{{cite tweet |user=Nigel_Farage |number=751081845534629888 |date=7 July 2016 |author=Nigel Farage |title=Congratulations to @andrealeadsom |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210603190523/https://twitter.com/Nigel_Farage/status/751081845534629888 |archive-date=3 June 2021}}
• Nick Griffin, former leader of the British National Party, former MEP for North West England{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/09/andrea-leadsom-tory-leadership-am-dram-peasant-revolt |title=Andrea Leadsom is the leader of an am-dram peasants' revolt |work=The Guardian |date=13 March 2014 |access-date=10 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709235309/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/09/andrea-leadsom-tory-leadership-am-dram-peasant-revolt |archive-date=9 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Margot Parker, UKIP MEP for East Midlands{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Anne Marie Waters, former UKIP member and Parliamentary candidate for Lewisham East in 2015, director of Sharia Watch UK and incumbent leader of For Britain{{cite tweet |user=AMDWaters |number=749498014281134081 |title=[account suspended]}}

;Other individuals

• James Delingpole, columnist and novelist (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Gerard Lyons, economist{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Louise Mensch, former MP for Corby; columnist and author (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Allison Pearson, journalist for The Daily Telegraph{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

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;MPs

• Peter Aldous, MP for Waveney{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Lucy Allan, MP for Telford{{cite tweet |user=lucyallan |number=748533350256807936 |date=30 June 2016 |title=Lucy backing Theresa May for leadership {{pipe}} Lucy Allan MP http://www.lucyallan.com/news/lucy-backing-theresa-may-leadership … | first=Lucy | last=Allan |author-link= Lucy Allan (politician)}}
• Heidi Allen, MP for South Cambridgeshire
• Stuart Andrew, MP for Pudsey{{cite tweet |user=StuartAndrew |number=748536745956937728 |date= 30 June 2016|title= I'm backing Theresa May as Leader. Strong leadership is what we need now and she has those qualities|first= Stuart|last= Andrew|author-link= Stuart Andrew}}
• Caroline Ansell, MP for Eastbourne
• Edward Argar, MP for Charnwood{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth and Horncastle{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Harriett Baldwin, Economic Secretary to the Treasury; MP for West Worcestershire{{cite web |last=Editorial |first=Malvern |url=http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/harriett-baldwin-wants-theresa-may-next-prime-minister/ |title=Harriett Baldwin wants Theresa May to be the next Prime Minister |work=Malvern Observer |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816145600/http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/harriett-baldwin-wants-theresa-may-next-prime-minister/ |archive-date=16 August 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Steve Barclay, MP for North East Cambridgeshire
• Gavin Barwell, Whip (Comptroller of the Household); MP for Croydon Central
• Guto Bebb, Minister for Wales; MP for Aberconwy
• Paul Beresford, Chair of the Administration Committee; MP for Mole Valley
• James Berry, MP for Kingston and Surbiton{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Andrew Bingham, MP for High Peak{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nicola Blackwood, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee; MP for Oxford West and Abingdon
• Crispin Blunt, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee; MP for Reigate{{cite web|url=http://www.blunt4reigate.com/news/crispin-blunt-declares-support-theresa-may|title=Crispin Blunt declares support for Theresa May|website=Crispin Blunt|access-date=6 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825191658/https://www.blunt4reigate.com/news/crispin-blunt-declares-support-theresa-may|archive-date=25 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Karen Bradley, Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime; MP for Staffordshire Moorlands
• Steve Brine, MP for Winchester
• James Brokenshire, Minister of State for Immigration; MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup
• Robert Buckland, Solicitor General; MP for South Swindon
• Simon Burns, MP for Chelmsford{{cite web|url=http://www.simonburnsmp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=861:sir-simon-burns-mp-to-support-theresa-may-in-the-conservative-leadership-election-1st-july-2016&catid=34:latest-press-releases&Itemid=53|title=Sir Simon Burns MP to support Theresa May in the Conservative Leadership Election – 1st July 2016|last=MP|first=The Rt. Hon. Sir Simon Burns|publisher=simonburnsmp.com|access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816171138/http://www.simonburnsmp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=861:sir-simon-burns-mp-to-support-theresa-may-in-the-conservative-leadership-election-1st-july-2016&catid=34:latest-press-releases&Itemid=53|archive-date=16 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Neil Carmichael, Chair of the Education Committee; MP for Stroud{{cite tweet |user=stroud_neil|number=748852125871079425 |date= 1 July 2016|title=I'm backing Theresa May for leader of the Conservative Party – she's strong, caring & competent @congroup4europe |first= Neil|last= Carmichael|author-link=Neil Carmichael (Conservative politician) }}
• James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk{{cite tweet |user=jc4southsuffolk |number=748518622465765377 |date= 30 June 2016|title= Pleased to be there for @TheresaMay2016's leadership campaign launch this morning! She is ready for the role of PM.}}
• Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham{{cite web|url=http://www.alexchalk.com/news/shakespeare-or-politics|title=Shakespeare or Politics?|website=Alex Chalk|date=6 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006013953/https://www.alexchalk.com/news/shakespeare-or-politics|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Rehman Chishti, MP for Gillingham and Rainham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, MP for Tunbridge Wells{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• James Cleverly, MP for Braintree{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, MP for The Cotswolds{{cite web|url=http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/14604213.MPs_Neil_Carmichael_and_Geoffrey_Clifton_Brown_both_give_backing_to_Theresa_May_in_Conservative_leadership_contest/?ref=rss|title=MPs Neil Carmichael and Geoffrey Clifton-Brown both give backing to Theresa May in Conservative leadership contest|website=Gazette Series|date=7 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016}}
• Therese Coffey, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons; MP for Suffolk Coastal
• Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe
• Oliver Colvile MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Stephen Crabb, MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire. Endorsed after his withdrawal from the contest.{{cite web | title=Stephen Crabb pulls out of Tory leadership contest | website=London Evening Standard | date=5 July 2016 | url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/conservative-party-leadership-race-stephen-crabb-pulls-out-of-contest-to-leave-threehorse-race-a3288791.html | access-date=5 July 2016 | last=Bullen | first=Jamie | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705202320/http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/conservative-party-leadership-race-stephen-crabb-pulls-out-of-contest-to-leave-threehorse-race-a3288791.html | archive-date=5 July 2016 | df=dmy-all }}
• Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage; MP for Chatham and Aylesford
• Byron Davies, MP for Gower{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• James Davies, MP for Vale of Clwyd{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Mims Davies, MP for Eastleigh
• David Davis, MP for Haltemprice and Howden{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport
• Michelle Donelan, MP for Chippenham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Oliver Dowden, MP for Hertsmere{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jackie Doyle-Price, Whip; MP for Thurrock{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Flick Drummond, MP for Portsmouth South {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Alan Duncan, MP for Rutland and Melton {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Michael Ellis, MP for Northampton North
• Jane Ellison, Minister for Public Health; MP for Battersea{{cite web|url=http://www.janeellison.net/news_item/why-im-backing-theresa-may-for-prime-minister/|title=Why I'm backing Theresa May for Prime Minister {{!}} Jane Ellison – MP for Battersea, Balham and Wandsworth|website=www.janeellison.net|access-date=5 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817120900/http://www.janeellison.net/news_item/why-im-backing-theresa-may-for-prime-minister/|archive-date=17 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; MP for Bournemouth East
• Charlie Elphicke, MP for Dover{{cite web |url=http://www.dover-express.co.uk/conservative-party-leader-candidate-gets-backing-of-dover-mp-charlie-elphicke/story-29462187-detail/story.html |title=Tory leadership |publisher=BBC |date=5 July 2016 |access-date=5 July 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• Graham Evans, MP for Weaver Vale{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nigel Evans, MP for Ribble Valley (previously endorsed Boris Johnson){{cite web|url=http://www.nigel-evans.org.uk/news/nigel-evans-announces-support-theresa-may|title=Nigel Evans announces support for Theresa May|website=Nigel Evans MP|date=8 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014304/https://www.nigel-evans.org.uk/news/nigel-evans-announces-support-theresa-may|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• David Evennett, Whip; MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford{{cite web|url=https://davidevennett.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/evennett-backs-theresa-may/|title=Evennett backs Theresa May|last=David|date=7 July 2016|website=Rt Hon David Evennett MP|access-date=7 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005230209/https://davidevennett.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/evennett-backs-theresa-may/|archive-date=5 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Michael Fabricant, MP for Lichfield (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence; MP for Sevenoaks{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36679741 |title=Tory leadership |publisher=BBC |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=1 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701021821/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36679741 |archive-date=1 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Kevin Foster, MP for Torbay{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Liam Fox, MP for North Somerset. Endorsed after being eliminated from contest.
• Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences, MP for Mid-Norfolk{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green
• Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet
• Edward Garnier, MP for Harborough
• Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest
• David Gauke, Financial Secretary to the Treasury; MP for South West Hertfordshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nus Ghani, MP for Wealden
• Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools; MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Justice; MP for Surrey Heath (endorsed after his elimination from the contest){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Helen Grant, MP for Maidstone and The Weald{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Chris Grayling, Leader of the House of Commons; MP for Epsom and Ewell (Campaign Chair)
• Damian Green, MP for Ashford (Campaign Spokesperson){{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1#block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1 |title=Politics Live (30 June 2016 / 3:31) |work=The Guardian |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=30 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822230203/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1#block-5774c8dce4b04de54bfc13d1 |archive-date=22 August 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Justine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development; MP for Putney{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Dominic Grieve, Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee; MP for Beaconsfield{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Andrew Griffiths, MP for Burton
• Ben Gummer, Minister for Care Quality; MP for Ipswich{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-suffolk-36542748|title=BBC Local Live: Suffolk on Thursday, 30 June 2016|work=BBC News|access-date=4 July 2016}}
• Sam Gyimah, Minister for Childcare and Education; MP for East Surrey{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Robert Halfon, Minister without portfolio, MP for Harlow{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Luke Hall, MP for Thornbury and Yate (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; MP for Runnymede and Weybridge{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/685929/Theresa-May-wins-support-Foreign-Secretary-Philip-Hammond-leadership-race#gig_comment_id=be1fd09a6ce24701a3989594473a64fa|title=Boost for Theresa May as Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond backs her bid to become PM|last=Reynolds|first=Leda|date=4 July 2016|access-date=4 July 2016}}
• Stephen Hammond, MP for Wimbledon
• Matthew Hancock, Minister for the Cabinet Office; MP for West Suffolk{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Greg Hands, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, MP for Chelsea and Fulham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Richard Harrington, Minister for Syrian Refugees; MP for Watford{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Alan Haselhurst, MP for Saffron Walden{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Oliver Heald, MP for North East Hertfordshire{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• James Heappey, MP for Wells (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Peter Heaton-Jones, MP for North Devon{{cite web|url=http://www.peterheatonjones.org.uk/news/statement-party-leadership|title=Statement on Party Leadership|website=Peter Heaton-Jones|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709030740/http://www.peterheatonjones.org.uk/news/statement-party-leadership|archive-date=9 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Damian Hinds, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, MP for East Hampshire{{cite web|url=http://www.damianhinds.com/news/damian-supports-teresa-may|title=Damian supports Teresa May|website=Damian Hinds|date=2 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014351/https://www.damianhinds.com/news/damian-supports-teresa-may|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• George Hollingbery, Whip; MP for Meon Valley
• Kris Hopkins, Whip; MP for Keighley{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• John Howell, MP for Henley
• Ben Howlett, MP for Bath
• Nigel Huddleston, MP for Mid Worcestershire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health; MP for South West Surrey
• Nick Hurd, Minister for International Development; MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Margot James, MP for Stourbridge
• Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills since 2015; MP for Bromsgrove (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb)
• Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RobertJenrick/status/751076979345133569 |title=Robert Jenrick on Twitter: "Sorry to see @Gove2016 out of the contest. I will be campaigning wholeheartedly for @TheresaMay2016 in the country & hope she is our next PM" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2014-02-02 |access-date=2016-07-10}}
• Jo Johnson, Minister of State for Universities and Science; MP for Orpington (previously endorsed his brother Boris Johnson){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• David Jones, former Secretary of State for Wales; MP for Clwyd West
• Marcus Jones, Minister for Local Government, MP for Nuneaton{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown
• Julian Knight, MP for Solihull
• Kwasi Kwarteng, MP for Spelthorne{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9#block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9 |title=Boris Johnson says he is out of Tory party leadership race after Gove challenge – as it happened |work=The Guardian |date=20 June 2016 |access-date=1 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710051228/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/30/brexit-live-theresa-may-and-boris-johnson-set-to-announce-leadership-bids?page=with:block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9#block-57756f49e4b0ed3afcc336c9 |archive-date=10 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}
• Mark Lancaster, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans; MP for Milton Keynes North
• Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell
• Brandon Lewis, Minister of State for Housing and Planning; MP for Great Yarmouth
• David Mackintosh, MP for Northampton South
• Kit Malthouse, MP for North West Hampshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Alan Mak, MP for Havant
• Tania Mathias, MP for Twickenham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jason McCartney, MP for Colne Valley {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport; MP for Derbyshire Dales
• Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle{{cite web|url=http://www.huwmerriman.org.uk/news/my-vote-prime-minister-theresa-may|title=My Vote for Prime Minister: Theresa May|website=Huw Merriman|date=5 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828075212/https://www.huwmerriman.org.uk/news/my-vote-prime-minister-theresa-may|archive-date=28 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock
• Maria Miller, Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee; MP for Basingstoke
• Anne Milton, Deputy Chief Whip; MP for Guildford
• Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education; MP for Loughborough (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• David Morris, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Wendy Morton, MP for Aldridge Brownhills{{cite web|url=https://wendymorton.co.uk/why-theresa-may-will-be-a-great-prime-minister/|title=Why Theresa May Will Be A Great Prime Minister|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607145800/https://wendymorton.co.uk/why-theresa-may-will-be-a-great-prime-minister/|archive-date=7 June 2017|df=dmy-all}}
• David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland; MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-36666618|title=Conservative leadership race: Scottish Secretary Mundell to back May|work=BBC News|date=30 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630203345/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-36666618|archive-date=30 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Bob Neill, Chair of the Justice Committee, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{cite web|url=http://www.bobneill.org.uk/news/leadership-conservative-party|title=The leadership of the Conservative Party|website=Bob Neill|date=8 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016}}
• Sarah Newton, Whip; MP for Truro and Falmouth
• Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North{{cite web|url=http://carolinenokes.com/campaign/leadership-election/|title=Leadership Election|publisher=carolinenokes.com|access-date=4 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816062147/http://carolinenokes.com/campaign/leadership-election/|archive-date=16 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Jesse Norman, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Guy Opperman, Whip; MP for Hexham{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Priti Patel, Minister of State for Employment; MP for Witham{{cite web|url=http://www.priti4witham.com/content/leadership-election|title=Leadership election {{!}} The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP – Member of Parliament for Witham|website=www.priti4witham.com|access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818200619/http://www.priti4witham.com/content/leadership-election|archive-date=18 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{cite web|url=http://www.markpawsey.org.uk/news/mark-pawsey-mp-supporting-theresa-may-mp-conservative-leader|title=Mark Pawsey MP supporting Theresa May MP for Conservative Leader|website=Mark Pawsey|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807093428/https://www.markpawsey.org.uk/news/mark-pawsey-mp-supporting-theresa-may-mp-conservative-leader|archive-date=7 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Mike Penning, Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Criminal Justice and Victims; MP for Hemel Hempstead
• Andrew Percy, MP for Brigg and Goole
• Claire Perry, Minister for Transport; MP for Devizes
• Stephen Phillips, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham
• Chris Philp, MP for Croydon South
• Eric Pickles, MP for Brentwood and Ongar
• Rebecca Pow, MP for Taunton Deane{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p040v1tn|title=Rebecca Pow supports Theresa May in the Conservative leadership contest, St James Street Pool closes, Nudefest 2016 and Gyles Brandreth comes to Taunton, Claire Carter – BBC Somerset|date=8 July 2016 |publisher=BBC|access-date=10 July 2016}}
• Victoria Prentis, MP for Banbury{{cite web|url=http://victoriaprentis.com/2016/07/05/victoria-backs-theresa-may/|title=VICTORIA BACKS THERESA MAY {{!}} Victoria Prentis|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809011704/http://victoriaprentis.com/2016/07/05/victoria-backs-theresa-may/|archive-date=9 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Mark Prisk, MP for Hertford and Stortford {{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Mark Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin{{cite tweet |user=MPritchardMP |number= 748476839857881088|date= 30 June 2016|title= Running a country is a solemn & serious responsibility – it is not a game. I want the right leader & PM for these times @TheresaMay2016}}
• Will Quince, MP for Colchester
• Mary Robinson, MP for Cheadle{{cite web|url=http://www.mary-robinson.org.uk/news/mary-robinson-backs-theresa-may-leadership-election|title=Mary Robinson backs Theresa May in leadership election|website=Mary Robinson|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014253/https://www.mary-robinson.org.uk/news/mary-robinson-backs-theresa-may-leadership-election|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change; MP for Hastings and Rye
• David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Antoinette Sandbach, MP for Eddisbury
• Andrew Selous, Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation; MP for South West Bedfordshire (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn Hatfield{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West
• Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Elmet and Rothwell{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/larrybudd1/status/748468313605406724 |title=Larry Budd on Twitter: "So far, @CWhittakerMP, @AlecShelbrooke, & Kris Hopkins have backed @TheresaMay2016 for PM. @BBCLeeds" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=14 April 2009 |access-date=30 June 2016}}
• Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Henry Smith, MP for Crawley{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
• Julian Smith, Whip; MP for Skipton and Ripon{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nicholas Soames, MP for Mid Sussex{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Anna Soubry, Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise; MP for Broxtowe
• Caroline Spelman, MP for Meriden
• Mark Spencer, MP for Sherwood
• Andrew Stephenson, MP for Pendle
• Mel Stride, Whip; MP for Central Devon
• Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Hugo Swire, Minister for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; MP for East Devon{{cite web|url=http://www.hugoswire.org.uk/news/blog-why-i-am-supporting-theresa-may|title=BLOG: Why I am Supporting Theresa May|website=Hugo Swire|access-date=5 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014204/https://www.hugoswire.org.uk/news/blog-why-i-am-supporting-theresa-may|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Robert Syms, MP for Poole (previously endorsed Liam Fox){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Maggie Throup, MP for Erewash{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Kelly Tolhurst, MP for Rochester and Strood
• Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People; MP for North Swindon{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; MP for South West Norfolk{{cite web|url=http://www.thetfordandbrandontimes.co.uk/news/norfolk_mp_elizabeth_truss_says_she_will_back_theresa_may_in_tory_leadership_contest_1_4602951|title=Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss says she will back Theresa May in Tory leadership contest|last=Whymark|first=Bethany|date=3 July 2016|access-date=4 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704172523/http://www.thetfordandbrandontimes.co.uk/news/norfolk_mp_elizabeth_truss_says_she_will_back_theresa_may_in_tory_leadership_contest_1_4602951|archive-date=4 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Tom Tugendhat, MP for Tonbridge and Malling{{cite web|url=http://www.tomtugendhat.org.uk/news/conservative-party-leadership-election|title=Conservative Party Leadership Election|website=Tom Tugendhat MP|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709183551/http://www.tomtugendhat.org.uk/news/conservative-party-leadership-election|archive-date=9 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Ed Vaizey, Minister of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries; MP for Wantage (previously endorsed Michael Gove){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Robin Walker, MP for Worcester{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Ben Wallace, Minister for Northern Ireland; MP for Wyre and Preston North{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Matt Warman, MP for Boston and Skegness{{cite web|url=http://www.mattwarman.co.uk/2016/07/06/my-choice-for-the-next-conservative-party-leader-and-prime-minister/|title=My choice for the next Conservative party leader and Prime Minister {{!}}|website=www.mattwarman.co.uk|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816071804/http://www.mattwarman.co.uk/2016/07/06/my-choice-for-the-next-conservative-party-leader-and-prime-minister/|archive-date=16 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Helen Whately, MP for Faversham and Mid Kent{{cite web|url=http://www.helenwhately.org.uk/news/theresa-may-woman-job|title=Theresa May is the woman for the job|website=Helen Whately|date=5 July 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822082736/https://www.helenwhately.org.uk/news/theresa-may-woman-job|archive-date=22 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Chris White, MP for Warwick and Leamington
• Craig Whittaker, MP for Calder Valley
• Craig Williams, MP for Cardiff North (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire
• Rob Wilson, Minister for Civil Society; MP for Reading East{{cite web|url=http://www.robwilsonmp.com/news/statement-conservative-party-leadership|title=Statement on Conservative Party Leadership|website=Rob Wilson|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014014/https://www.robwilsonmp.com/news/statement-conservative-party-leadership|archive-date=6 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Sarah Wollaston, Chair of the Health Committee; MP for Totnes
• Mike Wood, MP for Dudley South (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nadhim Zahawi, MP for Stratford-on-Avon{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/nadhim-zahawi/boris-johnson-theresa-may_b_10757680.html?ir=UK+Politics |title=Conservatives Must Now Unite Behind Theresa May |work=The Huffington Post |date=30 June 2016 |access-date=1 July 2016}}

;Other Conservative politicians

• Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for Transport and Countering Extremism{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Nick Alston, former Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Gareth Bacon, London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Donald Cameron, MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jackson Carlaw, Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives; MSP for Eastwood{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries
• Baroness Cumberlege{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Ruth Davidson, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives; MSP for Edinburgh Central{{cite news|title=Ruth Davidson's Dig at How Salmond Treats Women|url=http://www.lbc.co.uk/ruth-davidsons-dig-at-how-salmond-treats-women-133476|work=LBC|date=7 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708133407/http://www.lbc.co.uk/ruth-davidsons-dig-at-how-salmond-treats-women-133476|archive-date=8 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Michael Dobbs, Conservative Lord, author of the original House of Cards novels{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Ian Duncan, MEP for Scotland{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Jacqueline Foster, MEP for North West England{{cite web|url=http://www.jacquelinefostermep.com/news/we-need-strong-voice-our-country-follow-david-cameron|title=We need a strong voice for our country to follow David Cameron|website=Jacqueline Foster MEP|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816033946/https://www.jacquelinefostermep.com/news/we-need-strong-voice-our-country-follow-david-cameron|archive-date=16 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Annabel Goldie, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives (2005–2011){{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/07/theresa-may-is-the-best-woman-to-go-toe-to-toe-with-nicola-sturg/|title=Theresa May is the best woman to go toe to toe with Nicola Sturgeon and Angela Merkel|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=7 July 2016|access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707212730/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/07/theresa-may-is-the-best-woman-to-go-toe-to-toe-with-nicola-sturg/|archive-date=7 July 2016|df=dmy-all|last1=Davidson|first1=Ruth}}
• Paul Goodman, ConservativeHome journalist and former MP for Wycombe{{cite web|url=http://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2016/07/for-brexits-sake-and-for-britains-theresa-may-should-be-the-next-prime-minister.html|title=For Brexit's sake and for Britain's, Theresa May should be the next Prime Minister {{!}} Conservative Home|date=8 July 2016 |access-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708130713/http://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2016/07/for-brexits-sake-and-for-britains-theresa-may-should-be-the-next-prime-minister.html|archive-date=8 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Jamie Greene, MSP for West of Scotland (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Sajjid Karim, MEP for North West England{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Timothy Kirkhope, MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Baroness (Michelle) Mone, founder of lingerie company Ultimo{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire
• Steve Norris, Former Transport Minister and London Mayoral candidate{{cite web|url=http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/steve_norris|title=Steve Norris|access-date=5 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710011507/http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/steve_norris|archive-date=10 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Spencer Pitfield, Director of Conservative Trade Unionists{{cite web|url=http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/spencer_pitfield|title=Spencer Pitfield|access-date=5 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710012144/http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/spencer_pitfield|archive-date=10 July 2016|df=dmy-all}}
• Nick Ramsay, AM for Monmouth (previously endorsed Stephen Crabb){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Councillor David Simmonds, Deputy Chairman of the Local Government Association{{cite web|url=http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/cllr_david_simmonds_cbe|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013153/http://www.theresa2016.co.uk/cllr_david_simmonds_cbe|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 November 2020|title=Cllr David Simmonds CBE|access-date=6 July 2016}}
• Baroness Stowell of Beeston, Leader of the House of Lords{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Baroness Warsi{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• John Scott, MSP for Ayr
• Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow (Region){{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
• Lord Young of Graffham{{cite web|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/a-thatcher-for-our-time-f79rntgns?shareToken=18c4be49087e2b30383bc1e641bd0bc5|title=A Thatcher for our time|website=The Times|date=6 July 2016 |access-date=8 July 2016}}

;Newspapers

• Daily Mail{{Cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2016/jul/01/paul-dacre-daily-mail-plays-tory-kingmaker-theresa-may |title=Paul Dacre plays Tory kingmaker by supporting Theresa May |date=1 July 2016 |newspaper=The Guardian |first=Roy |last=Greenslade |authorlink=Roy Greenslade |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011091141/https://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2016/jul/01/paul-dacre-daily-mail-plays-tory-kingmaker-theresa-may |archive-date=11 October 2016}}
• The Daily Telegraph{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/09/mrs-mays-experience-is-the-crucial-factor/|title=Mrs May's experience is the crucial factor|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=9 July 2016|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709193116/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/09/mrs-mays-experience-is-the-crucial-factor/|archive-date=9 July 2016|df=dmy-all|last1=View|first1=Telegraph}}
• The Sunday Telegraph{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/10/the-tory-party-may-have-found-another-iron-lady-in-theresa-may/|title=The Tory Party may have found another iron lady in Theresa May|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=10 July 2016|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710083629/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/10/the-tory-party-may-have-found-another-iron-lady-in-theresa-may/|archive-date=10 July 2016|df=dmy-all|last1=View|first1=Telegraph}}

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Note some polls have asked respondents how they would vote in certain head-to-head scenarios, as indicated below.

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• 2019 Conservative Party leadership election
• 2017 United Kingdom general election
• 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
• 2016 Labour Party leadership election (UK)

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