Nominations are now open for candidates to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader. To qualify for the first round of voting in September, each candidate will require a proposer, seconder and eight further nominations. This means that a maximum of 11 candidates are possible.

So far only two – James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat – have formally declared. Leadership hopefuls have until 2:30 p.m next Monday to secure these ten names. Below is The Spectator’s guide on which candidate is backed by the 121 Conservative MPs in parliament:

James Cleverly (2):

1. Peter Fortune – ‘A communicator. A unifier. A leader.’
2. Simon Hoare

Robert Jenrick (1):

1. Danny Kruger – ‘He’s got the competence and the personality and the temperament, also he has got the right policies.’

Priti Patel (1):

1. Alec Shelbrooke – ‘Priti has had senior roles, she’s respected on all wings of the party.’