Steve Baker, the deputy chair of the Conservative Party’s eurosceptic European Research Group gave a huge hint over who Brexit supporters would back in the Conservative Party’s leadership contest. On the eve of the European elections, Andrea Leadsom, the former Leader of the House, resigned from her role, after the Prime Minister set out her fresh Brexit approach earlier in the week. With the Prime Minister reportedly on the brink amid pressure within her own party to resign, Channel 4 News host Cathy Newman asked whether “Boris Johnson can do any better”, and whether Mr Johnson could count on the support of Theresa Villiers and Steve Baker.
Ms Villiers replied: “I haven’t decided who I will back.”
But, during his colleague's response, Mr Baker had a huge grin on his face before he replied.
Mr Baker said: “The next prime minister needs to be somebody who believes in what we are doing.
“Who knows what to do, why we are doing it, how to get it done, who to bring in to provide the expertise.
Steve Baker's reaction suggested who Tory Brexiteers could back in a leadership contest (Image: C4NEWS)
he next prime minister needs to be somebody who believes in what we are doing
Steve Baker
“It is by no means settled who that will be, but it is clear in the polls of members Boris is in the lead.”
He added: “But, Dominic Raab is a very talented man as well.
“But, I do think the next leader really needs to be someone who really believes in what we are doing."
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