Tory leadership candidates clash over Brexit date

Andrea Leadsom said leaving on the 31st of October, come what may, was a "hard red line" for her. Former chief whip Mark Harper said leaving by then just wasn't possible, but he was comfortable with a no-deal exit at a later date. Rory Stewart said those promising a no-deal Brexit were telling fairy stories. This afternoon some of the candidates have been at a hustings of Conservative MPs in the Commons.

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[niconesta]

I get the idea that getting rid of May is not solving much.

[robertkirk]

the Tories just can't stop digging can they?

[hometruths]

They're more interested in saving their party and their jobs than saving their country - obvious!

[ThePlutarch]

Rory Stewart seems to be the only one of this sorry lot who has the interests of the country at heart rather than simply those of the Tory party.

[DandyLiona]

I don't think there's anything that makes me distrust a politician more than when they emphasize at how clear they've been and are being.

[cabinessenceking]

Rory Stewart is the only sensible person who actually seems to care about about the country and emphasises consensus. His track record and experience is eye-catching too.

[warsshan]

Lol the new season of house of cards has begun.

[johnnyfeve]

The question is how much as the last 3yrs cost the UK... Get these clowns out

[greeneyeswideopen]

Its the same arguments over and over without substance.

[magistercoeus]

Rory Stewart is the only way forward. Seriously - don't take my word for it (who am I) - look him up on YouTube and listen... It's your choice, make it an informed one.

[positionnormal]

Gravy train tory's are convinced we need more of them.

[benedictcase]

I think rory Stewart is one of the most sane contenders there is in this leadership election

[macebunny]

I love how the only facts he’s said is his Party’s polling position in this whole discussion

[Rascallucci]

Whoever is going to become the next PM will find out how impossible the Brexit task is. Just crash out with a no-deal? I don't think so somehow. The Government will never get enough votes.

[britbox]

Parliamentarians are angered? woohooo. Caroline Lucas - you gave the choice to the people.

[GiggsIsLegend]

Boris Johnson's team are playing a blinder by just keeping him out of the spotlight. Every time any of the other candidates speak his chances get better and better.

[ajmeyers]

12:03 When you're called on by the teacher and it's obvious you haven't prepared for class

[ignatzmeyer]

This Rory Stewart sounds kinda reasonable

[the_ent]

They have no hope winning the next GE. Good riddance!

[psgower]

So... If it's OK for a Parliament to put a King to death, is it OK for the People to put a Parliament to death????
Just wondering. You know, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.