Leadsom says that she is backing Boris Johnson in the race
It has been rumoured for a while now since she fell out of the race herself last week but she has now officially declared her backing for Boris Johnson. She says that he has a credible plan for leaving the EU and that he wants to leave the EU with a 'managed exit'.
So, that's now three out of the four drop outs who have publicly announced their support for Boris Johnson; being Matt Hancock (20 votes*), Andrea Leadsom (11 votes*), and Esther McVey (9 votes*).
*votes from the first round of the Tory leadership ballot
