I suspect my support would be the kiss of death – not that I am a member of the Conservative Party (way too young and far too liberal!) . Anyway if we must have an old Etonian and Oxford graduate then let it be Rory Stewart.   Of course he wouldn’t be selected because he is ….well I’m sure many Tory member can fill that in for themself!

One final thing…he is now the most popular Rory on both Google and Wiki.   Not a bad result for a campaign which was really aimed at raising his profile.   Forget Boris – so last year…this year it has to be Rory.   It is surprising what actually talking to people can do…perhaps some of our political classes should try it sometime.