The Mel Stride interview: Tory leadership hopeful outlines his core values | The Daily T

Six candidates have now lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we're calling The Daily T(ory).

Mel Stride, perhaps best known for his many broadcast appearances during the election campaign, is first out of the blocks. In an extended cut of his interview with Camilla and Gordon, the former work and pensions secretary sets out his plans to return the Conservative Party to its core values and - crucially - his favourite crisp flavour.

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[victoriahigman]

I like this one. Hope he gets it. Bags self confidence. And follow the leaders voice whatever. He has a lot of good experience

[jjuxi]

I recall Andrew Neil once saying that every MP labours under the delusion, no matter how fanciful, they could one day become PM. I wouldn't buy double glazing from this guy.

[wordfromabove]

He more than anyone was supporting the failing tories. He has dodgy judgement and would be the wrong candidate

[MoanDiding]

Nigel Farage should be investigated then.

[nk]

He seems intelligent, able to bring people together, and to possess the strategic thinking, ego and killer instinct that all successful political leaders must have.

[PatrickMcGowan-chho]

So, the Tories going for a nonentity now?

[nurseSean]

I like cream no sugar but milk is also acceptable.
It’s a nice way to start an interview.

[lesliecunliffe]

Mel is the continuity candidate and thus irrelevant.

[avarysse]

The only tea that should have milk or cream in it is Thai tea. Stuff is good 😁

[grahamnewton]

Remind me, who are the Tories and where are they?

[ianinkster]

Who??? I guess i'll watch this out of morbid curiosity to see how wet wet can get.

[kendunn]

And exactly WHAT has Robinson said to inflame the situation ? He said no violence.
Stride is a typical example of why people are is everybody elses fault but their own. If the problem of uncontrolled immigration had been dealt with as promised over decades by the Tories none of this would be happening.

[Pdotta]

He would drink with Ronald Reagan. Thanks for saving me 40min 😂😂😂