Philip Hammond ‘is being lined up to take over from May and become caretaker leader amid growing alarm at her inadequate leadership’

‘Philip Hammond is reportedly being lined up to replace Theresa May and become caretaker leader amid growing concerns at her ‘inadequate’ premiership.
The Chancellor could join forces with Brexit Secretary David Davis as his deputy as part of a dream team ticket to oust the PM before the Tory Party conference in October.
Ministers have reportedly said they would back the move as long as the Chancellor – dubbed ‘spreadsheet Phil’ – promises to step down in two years after Brexit is negotiated.
The maneuverings will alarm Brexiteers in the party as Mr Hammond backed Remain and is pushing for a ‘softer’ Brexit which could undermine attempts to tackle immigration.’
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