"I will not use people's lives as bargaining chips"- Andrea Leadsom fights for place in final ballot

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Andrea Leadsom made a speech on her campaign to be the next Prime Minister

In just a few hours South Northamptonshire MP Andrea Leadsom will find out if she's made it through to the final two of the Tory leadership contest.

Ms Leadsom is up against Home Secretary Theresa May and Justice Secretary Michael Gove.

In a speech in Westminster today, Leadsom declared that Britain could cope with leaving the EU.

Pro-brexit campaigner Leadsom continued to present her optimistic future for Britain arguing that "Prosperity should be our goal not austerity".

This morning, Ms Leadsom won the endorsement of former leader Lord Howard.

Campaigners in support of the Conservative leadership candidate marched through the streets of London today chanting their support.

Michael Gove's campaign manager Nick Boles was forced into a humiliating apology after being caught urging pro-Theresa May MPs to vote tactically to ensure Mr Gove made the final two.