Endorsements

Therese Coffey

Deputy Leader of the House of Commons

“Theresa is a strong, credible leader who has delivered on many things and can be trusted to step into the Prime Minister’s shoes and enter into the negotiations in Europe.”

Chris Grayling

Leader of the House of Commons

“I want a Prime Minister who's been there, who's done it, who's debated difficult challenges for the UK – and that is Theresa.”

Justine Greening

Secretary of State for International Development

“Theresa has the professionalism and steeliness required to look those bureaucrats in the eye and get the deal we need.”

Andrew Griffiths

MP for Burton

“I have known Theresa for many years and I firmly believe that she has the experience; character and determination to lead our country.”

Michael Fallon

Secretary of State for Defence

“Theresa has the track record, the temperament and the commitment to unite both the party and the country behind a clear plan for our future.”

Jeremy Hunt

Secretary of State for Health

“I believe Theresa May has the strength, judgement and values to deliver. She is the right choice to lead Britain in a challenging period and will make a truly outstanding Prime Minister.”

David Jones

Former Secretary of State for Wales

“As an ardent Leave campaigner, I have no hesitation in saying that I regard Theresa as the person most outstandingly qualified to be our next Prime Minister. She is an exceptional politician.”

Brandon Lewis

Housing Minister

“Theresa offers the strong, proven leadership that the UK will need during the challenging times ahead and for the difficult negotiations that we must undertake.”

Patrick McLoughlin

Secretary of State for Transport

“Every Member of Parliament can respect the job Theresa has done for our party over the last three decades – as a councillor to Party Chairman and now in David Cameron’s Cabinet.”

David Mundell

Secretary of State for Scotland

“Theresa is the best candidate to secure Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom.”

Steve Norris

Former Transport Minister and London Mayoral candidate

“Theresa is just what this country needs at this turbulent time. Experienced, brave, able – and serious.”

Mike Penning

Police Minister

“I have seen Theresa in action and she is steadfast and tough.”

Spencer Pitfield

Director of Conservative Trade Unionists

“I am proud that our campaign to secure Brexit was successful. We are now however electing the best candidate to be our Prime Minister. Theresa cares passionately for all hard-working people in our country and will fight to make ou...

Cllr David Simmonds

Deputy Chairman of the Local Government Association

“Theresa is the best candidate to be our leader and Prime Minister. Through the Local Government Association and Conservative Councillors' Association, I have seen her in action. Her local government background combined with her tr...

Nadhim Zahawi

MP for Stratford-upon-Avon

“Now is the time for stability and experienced leadership. It is a time for responsibility and delivery. It is a time, I am now sure, for Theresa May to be our Prime Minister.”

Sir Eric Pickles

Former Party Chairman and Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government

“I have known Theresa for over twenty years. I have worked alongside her, first has her deputy, shadowing John Prescott, and latterly in the Shadow and then the full Cabinet. I have always liked her, a private person who has made h...

Priti Patel

“Our nation is at a crossroads in its history and implementing the will of the British people means that complex decisions will need to be taken. It is therefore vital that our next Prime Minister is tried and tested – someone with...

Stephen Castle

President, National Conservative Convention, 2006–07

"I've known Theresa for over 20 years and I've worked with her as a Parliamentary candidate, Party Chairman and Home Secretary. Throughout that time she has impressed me as someone who instinctively understands not only the Conserv...

Richard Stephenson

President, National Conservative Convention, 2004–05

"I have known Theresa for 15 years, working closely with her during her time as Party Chairman. Her leadership qualities are clear and her experience is exactly what we need as we approach the crucial negotiations that lie ahead. Read More

Charles Barwell

President, National Conservative Convention, 2010–11

"Conservative MPs believe strongly that Theresa May should be the next leader of the Party and Prime Minister. Theresa has been a highly successful Home Secretary and she has the experience and cool authority to build on...

Paul Swaddle

President, National Conservative Convention, 2012–13

"As a longstanding volunteer who has served in constituency, area, regional and national officer positions, I wholeheartedly offer my support to Theresa May in her campaign to be Leader of the Conservative Party and our next Prime ...