As far as I am aware, Davis put his name in the hat at the last leader election. He did not get into the final two. I don't recollect him campaigning for it.

As for "bottling it". I cannot agree with Witton. May sidelined him, refused to listen to his advice, even on the most fundamental issue of negotiating order. What was the point in his remaining as a nominal brexit secretary with no responsibility or authority?

Quote Originally Posted by Graham Breeze View Post
Of course May is neither inspirational nor visionary...but May - with all her faults - has ended up in charge because others like Davis chose not to be.

May may have failed but she has done her best according to her (limited) abilities but others like Davis...perhaps he is even now writing his book "What I Would Have Achieved If Only I Had Been In Charge"