Ready to lead? The 2010 ‘golden’ intake

Sajid Javid, 47 Business Secretary Mr Javid became the first Asian man to serve in the Cabinet when given the culture brief in 2014. He reluctantly backed Remain.

Dominic Raab, 43 An Oxfordeducated lawyer, Mr Raab spent a decade at the Foreign Office before becoming an MP. Returned to the front-bench as justice minister, he is know for his Euroscepticism. Jo Johnson, 45 Older brother to Boris, Jo is seen as a rising star, a pro-European dubbed part of the “sensibles”. Minister for universities and science.

Amber Rudd, 55 Already mentioned as a contender after standing in for Theresa May at the BBC election debate. Ms Rudd is now Home Secretary.

Brandon Lewis, 46 Promoted to attending the Cabinet this month, the immigration minister has risen from councillor in Brentwood to backbench MP.

Priti Patel, 45 One of six Cabinet ministers to back Brexit, Ms Patel was put in charge of international development.

Jesse Norman, 55 An Oxford classicist, Mr Norman made his mark on the Commons Culture committee and is now minister for transport.