Tory leadership election poll and odds: Can Leadsom beat May?

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Andrea Leadsom
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Theresa May has a healthy lead in the Tory leadership battle, according to a new poll – but belief is growing that Andrea Leadsom can defy the odds and win the hearts of the Conservative grassroots members who will decide the outcome.

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