HARLOW MP Robert Halfon is backing Theresa May as the next leader of the Conservative Party and thus, the next Prime Minister of the country.

Mr Halfon met with the Harlow constituency party at the weekend and has come both with support for the Home Secretary that will be a boost for her campaign.

Mr Halfon said: “Character, experience, the ability to deal with challenging situations and relate to people from all backgrounds, why I back Theresa May.”

YH hopes to get a fuller statement from Mr Halfon in due course.