"Now, more than ever, Britain needs a leader with a proven track record of delivery and economic expertise," tweeted Merriman on Monday (18 July). "Rishi has supported workers, families and the nation through the toughest of times. He’s the hard-working leader we need to restore public trust and transform the nation’s public services and infrastructure."
Five candidates are still in the race to become the next Tory leader, and by extension, the next prime minister following Boris Johnson’s resignation earlier this month.
