At the time of recording, 11 Conservative MPs had launched official bids to replace Boris Johnsonas prime minister. Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker discuss the candidates'prospects, promises and pitfalls– as well as how the leadership election couldreshapethe Conservative Party.Then in You Ask Us, a listener asks which Tory candidate would pose the biggest threat to the Labour Party.If you have a question for You Ask Us, emailpodcasts@newstatesman.co.ukPodcast listeners can subscribe to theNew Statesmanfor just £1 a week for 12 weeks using our special offer. Just visitnewstatesman.com/podcastoffer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.