LBC: Polling expert says Rishi Sunak 'has secured his position'
Rishi Sunak has emerged as the most popular contender in the Tory leadership race so far, with the most votes after the latest round of voting. Time will tell whether his popularity can endure, as the candidates have entered a critical point in their respective campaigns today. As just two days remain for Conservative MPs to narrow the selection to two contenders, Mr Sunak and his colleague's opinions on Brexit will come under scrutiny.
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What does Rishi Sunak think about the EU?
Barring Liz Truss, the remaining leadership candidates all have impeccable anti-Brexit credentials.
Kemi Badenoch and Penny Mordaunt supported the Brexit campaign in its infancy and beyond, having helped achieve the 2016 results.
Mr Sunak is another prominent Brexiteer and outlined his support ahead of the landmark referendum.
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He sold Brexit as a "once in a generation opportunity" to "take back control", echoing many of his colleagues.
Mr Sunak said the vote would result in a "freer, fairer and more prosperous" Britain.
His Parliamentary voting record shows an enduring belief in separation from the EU.
He has historically voted against greater integration with the EU and was among Conservatives supporting a no-deal exit from the bloc.
The ex-Chancellor voted to exit without a withdrawal agreement in April 2019.
Mr Sunak has continued to support the vote since taking office, having greenlit new British freeports he claimed were not possible without separation from Europe.