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Travel lukewarm over Shapps' leadership bid

Government
Will Payne
11 July 2022

The travel industry has given transport secretary Grant Shapps’ decision to run for Conservative Party leader a lukewarm reception, questioning his ability to deliver the change needed to solve the country’s ills.

Shapps announced his bid for leadership over the weekend (Credit: BBC News)

Confirming his candidacy, Shapps pledged to deliver on the goals of Johnson, but end a period of "often-distracted" government.

Environment secretary George Eustice said all of the potential leaders have "got their strengths," but Shapps "is the best man" to take up the role at this particular point.