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Mr Brereton came out in support of Mr Jenrick this evening (Image: BBC / Parliament Live)

Robert Jenrick launches Conservative leadership bid

I am backing Robert Jenrick as the only candidate who is capable of uniting the Conservative Party and taking the fight to both Labour and Reform.

We need someone who is focused on delivering for the whole country and particularly for those red wall communities which we must win back at the next election.

Having grown up in Wolverhampton and as the MP for a Midlands town, Robert knows the issues faced by communities I have represented in places like Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

Rob is the only candidate with credibility who can persuade those who stayed at home or voted Reform and Labour to back us again.

As Levelling Up secretary he oversaw the most housing starts since 1987 and directed record investment into forgotten towns in the Red Wall.

Mr Brereton lost his seat but believes Mr …