It is simply the view, and a view I think shared by most members of the party, that it is very difficult to have a leader that does not command the support of the parliamentary party. Francis Maude commanddifficultleader Change image and share on social
Our party believes in diversity, not uniformity. Francis Maude believediversityparty Change image and share on social
We should be the natural home for the millions of Britons of immigrant origin. But we're not. Because too often we've sounded like people who wish they hadn't come here at all. Francis Maude britonhavehome Change image and share on social
They don't think we're in touch with modern Britain, or understand modern Britain or like modern Britain. Francis Maude britainmoderntouch Change image and share on social
We should be the natural home for young mothers. But we're not. Because too often we sound like people who think the only good mother is a married mother. Francis Maude goodhomemarry Change image and share on social
We said in our 21st Century Party paper there are 61 mosaic groups, which the market research people use as different socio-economic categories and half of our members come from just five of those groups and that is very narrow - too narrow. Francis Maude 21stcategorycentury share on social
Our members are very much maligned. Obviously the average age is 60 something, but they all have children and grandchildren, they understand what we need to do, they want to win. Francis Maude ageaveragechild Change image and share on social
Our party has known great, great days. But we have no God-given right to survive, let alone to succeed. Francis Maude daygodgreat Change image and share on social
If we do what we think is right, not try to point-score, people will begin to trust us. Francis Maude beginpeoplepoint Change image and share on social
I feel fantastically excited that we have a leader who fought for the leadership without compromising his quite challenging view that the party has to change. Francis Maude challengechangecompromise Change image and share on social
