Polling shows that voters see James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat as the Conservative leadership candidates most likely to make effective prime ministers, despite trailing Keir Starmer. Cleverly, with 21 votes, and Tugendhat, with 17, are anticipated to gain support in the upcoming round of voting as party dynamics shift, especially after the elimination of Priti Patel, who received only 14 votes.
Despite Cleverly and Tugendhat's relatively favorable polling in comparison to Starmer, they still face challenges. Cleverly is 24 points behind Starmer, while Tugendhat is 25 points behind. This reflects a significant gap that underscores the strong pro-Starmer sentiment among voters. Furthermore, a substantial portion of the electorate remains undecided, which adds uncertainty to how votes will ultimately play out in the leadership race.
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