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OPINION - The Standard View: The Tory leadership candidates vie for their David Cameron moment

Today is the day the four remaining candidates for Conservative party leader will be hoping for their David Cameron moment. Nearly two decades ago, the fresh-faced MP for Witney delivered a speech to the party faithful without notes. And in doing so, thrust himself into the leadership and, ultimately, Downing Street.

So, it is a chance for each candidate to impress, before it is MPs who take part in the new round of voting on October 9 and 10, with the final two facing party members. Of course, it is also a moment of potential peril.

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