BBC Newsnight: Lord Heseltine attacked the Tory leadership candidates following their live debate (Image: BBC Newsnight) The former deputy Prime Minister told Emily Maitlis on BBC Newsnight he is “disenfranchised” following the debate. He hit out at the five remaining candidates for not making sense or having any new policies. Mr Heseltine went on to claim they risk the savings of the British people if they fail. Related articles Tory leadership BBC debate: Host stuns candidates with shock request Tory leadership BBC debate: Emily Maitilis savaged by viewers Lord Heseltine said: “It was a deeply depressing occasion for me because I’m disenfranchised. “They’re all Brexiteers and there are large parts of my party that will vote for a Brexiteer. “It was a masterclass in avoiding answers to questions. “There was not a single new policy idea and there were a lot of assertions which make no sense. READ MORE: Rory Stewart's epic rant interrupted on fiery BBC debate - ‘Hold back' BBC Newsnight: Lord Heseltine said the candidates didn't make sense (Image: BBC Newsnight) Tory leadership: The timeline for the next Prime Minister (Image: EXPRESS) “For example, we’re going to be tough with Europe. “We’re going to imply leaving on October 31. “But when it comes to it in Parliament it’s the same. “There is no majority for no deal. The Europeans know that. Related articles Tory leadership BBC debate: Who won debate? Vote in Express.co.uk poll Nigel Farage says pact with Johnson could deliver ‘massive majority' BBC Newsnight: Mr Heseltine went on to claim they risk the savings of the British people (Image: BBC Newsnight) “The Europeans have said that they will not negotiate the deal. “So all this stuff about being tough is the language of city bankers who negotiate deals and know they have to have a hard line. “But if they fail, two companies move away and continue trading. “If they fail this time it’s the savings of the British people, it’s the jobs of the British people, the investment in our economy, our living standards and the coherence of the United Kingdom itself at risk.” His comments come just hours after the second round of the contest. Mr Johnson continued to steam ahead gaining 126 votes against Mr Hunt’s 46 and Mr Gove’s 41. Mr Stewart gained a shocking 37 votes, four ahead of Mr Javid’s 33. Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab failed to make it through to the next round receiving only 30 votes.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility