Grant Shapps withdrew from the leadership race just a week after announcing his candidacy.
He supports the candidacy of a former chancellor to be the next prime minister.
Shapps' bid to become Conservative Party leader was criticized by many in the travel trade.
I believe that Rishi Sunak has the experience and competence to be the leader of this country.
Huge thanks to my team for helping to pull together my leadership bid in literally no time! Amongst a field of brilliant candidates I’ve spoken to @RishiSunak who I believe has the competence and experience to lead this country.
— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) July 12, 2022
Abta was asked to contact all of the leadership candidates with questions about how they would support the travel industry by the co- founders of the Travel Agent Reform Group.
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