«The challenge... is to meet the challenges of the 21st century with the same zealous spirit that [Keith] Joseph and Thatcher did,» wrote 1922 Committee chair Graham Brady and former party chairman Lord Saatchi. (totalpolitics.com)
But a campaign by former party chairman Grant Shapps to speed up the contest so a new PM is chosen by the end of the month was gathering pace and now has the backing of 44 Tories and one Labour MP. (itv.com)
Mr Johnson's allegations eventually sparked an investigation and the resignation of former party chairman Grant Shapps. (itv.com)