Sentences with phrase «enter leadership races»

But everything changed shortly afterwards, when he found himself entering the leadership race «with a degree of surprise and humility, but with a renewed determination».

Constituency office holders reported three surges last year: the first after the Conservative victory in May, the second after Corbyn entered the leadership race and again when he became leader.

His resignation comes after fellow MP Jim Murphy announced he was entering the leadership race against MSPs Neil Findlay and Sarah Boyack.

Glasgow Central MP makes announcement after fellow MP Jim Murphy said he was entering the leadership race

Mr Fraser, who emerged as the early favourite to succeed her, said he would be discussing with colleagues whether to enter the leadership race.

Not exact matches

Rumours Kenney would enter the Progressive Conservative leadership race began circulating this month.

When Rick Fraser and Stephen Mandel, two former Progressive Conservatives, entered the AP leadership race, Ms Soapbox wondered... Continue reading →

Although Mr Clegg entered the race as the pundits» favourite, a strong campaign by Mr Huhne saw Mr Clegg take the leadership by just 20,988 votes to 20,477.

Following the results and David Cameron's decision to step down, she entered the Conservative party leadership race, but dropped out after a row with The Times over her comments on motherhood.

The Republican has collected a significant amount of endorsements since indicating to party leadership earlier this month he planned to enter the race and subsequently winning a GOP straw poll.

Ms Cooper, who entered the Labour leadership race following the resignation of Ed Miliband in 2015, accuses Mrs May of pursuing «the short term interests of the Tory party rather than the long term interests of the country», adding that «both sides should get a grip and calm down».

It comes after fellow Labour MP Jim Murphy announced his intention to enter the party leadership race.

According to several sources close to the Florida Democratic Party's Senate campaign arm, Cruz has spoken to both Senate Democratic leadership and high - level donors about her entering the race.

The news come as the race for the Labour leadership heats up, with Andy Burnham and Diane Abbott entering the fray today.

Famously, Jeremy Corbyn could not have entered the Labour leadership contest without the nominations of MPs who wanted a leftwinger in the race, although they had no intention of voting for him.

«Left - wing Labour MP Diane Abbott announced today she was running for the party leadership, becoming the first woman to enter the race.

«David Cameron and Nick Clegg must be delighted that no women, ethnic minority candidates or working class men have entered the Labour leadership race.

Katy Clark and Kezia Dugdale entered the deputy leadership race.