OVER the coming weeks, the Conservative Party will face one of the greatest decisions of our political history.

Do we help to elect a new leader who will continue to ignore the British people’s decision to leave the EU and risk undermining democracy altogether?

4 Boris Johnson would make the best option as Prime Minister, says Priti Patel Credit: Reuters

Or do we choose someone who is committed to delivering Brexit this year, and who will raise our standing in the world?

As the recent by-election has shown, if we get this decision wrong the Conservative party could soon cease to exist with our supporters already looking elsewhere.

The failure to deliver the Brexit we promised in our manifesto has grievously hurt our country and the party.

The damage to the party has been self-inflicted as inept ministers and arrogant self-righteous MPs torpedoed us into this crisis.

Now the public — and previously loyal Conservative voters — no longer trust us to do what we say we will.

In this crisis we have a country desperately wanting to be led by a new Prime Minister with the clarity and conviction to deliver Brexit and restore trust in politics.

A new Prime Minister who can inspire the nation by getting the country excited about the success and prosperity that Conservative values can deliver to people, regardless of their background or political beliefs.

Right now there is only one candidate who can do this — Boris Johnson.

The first task of a new Prime Minister will be delivering the Brexit 17.4million people voted for and leaving the EU by October 31.

Boris believes in Britain and will work to secure a smooth departure from the EU, maintaining strong ties with our friends and allies there while extending our hand to new partners across the world and raising our global standing.

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Boris also has a clear vision for a free, independent and self-governing Britain beyond Brexit, which shows that we believe in the potential of our great country.

The Conservative Party is at is strongest when in tune with the hopes and aspirations of Britain’s law-abiding, hard-working majority, and when it governs through clear Conservative principles.

That means showing that the Conservative way is the only way to address issues including the housing crisis, social care pressures, violent crime, school improvements and tackling inequalities.

Boris has the character to lead the Party and the country along this path to greater opportunities, success and prosperity. With this leadership election, the stakes could not be higher.

We need a renaissance in our democracy and inspiring new leadership delivering positive change.

Otherwise we risk sitting on the sidelines watching Corbyn and his socialists wreck our nation.

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After three years of being told “nothing has changed”, it’s time now for “everything to change”.

That means a new Prime Minister who will fulfil our hopes and aspirations and inspire pride in our country.

Back Boris and he will restore the spirit of public service to our politics and stand up for the people of our country once again.

4 Priti Patel MP says Britain needs to be bold to get the change it voted for

4 Could Boris be moving into 10 Downing Street? Credit: AFP