Name:
Samuel Phillip Gyimah
Age:
42
Current Position In Government:
None
(Formerly Minister for Universities)
Current Position In Circus:
Trampolinist – Launching himself as high as he can
MP For:
East Surrey
Best Known For:
Promoting freedom of speech in university campuses
Previous Career:
Investment banking, Recruitment
View On Brexit:
Loud advocate for a Second Referendum
Bookmakers’ Odds:
250/1- Skybet, 06/06
Campaign Video:
None so far.
Pros:
- A candidate who brings something different to the table
- Another young, progressive Tory who could be the future
Cons:
- Amongst the Tory electorate, being in favour of a second referendum is basically signing your own death warrant
- Another relative unknown
Analysis:
Quite bold for someone with so little political clout to stand – probably one with his eyes on the future prize like McVey or Hancock.
Will not get far.
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