Michael Ancram

He carries considerable weight as the only real continuity candidate and will tempt many Hagueites.

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Supporters:
He carries considerable weight as the only real continuity candidate and will tempt many Hagueites. "He's his own campaign manager", says an aide

Best soundbite:
"This is no time to seek to match spin with spin, or stardust with stardust. It is time to reach out to all corners of our damaged party and bring us together"

X-appeal:
The Earl does a mean Bob Dylan impression with his acoustic guitar, has two eye-catching daughters and claims to be a fan of Coldplay. Public visibility close to zero

Business interests:
Director of Portzim Ltd, his family estate company. His register of interests entry admits to "a small tenanted estate and a partnership in a tenanted farm"

Can he win?
On the face of it, he has few supporters in the Commons. But he could spring a surprise because of his extensive links with activists as party chairman.