The question do Tory MPs fix leadership votes with dirty tricks? is usually on par with is the Pope a Catholic? It is obvious and happens every time.
Allegations are already being expressed that vote fixing took place in the first round of the Tory leadership competition, specifically surrounding Mel Stride.
Tory leadership vote fixing is essentially lending votes to a less popular candidate, who can then be moved up to eliminate a serious rival.
Tory MPs decide who the final two candidates are before members vote in an open contest, allowing for potential manipulation of the leadership race.
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