George Osborne..

[BertrandRussell]

..why didn't he stand for party leader?

[topsy777]

He did not even stand by his threat...

[meditrina]

Does it matter? There are lots of people who didn't put themselves forward.

My speculation would be that as a firm Remainer, he did not want to lead the Brexit government.

If he stays as Chancellor, he has another opportunity to make his mark, and to do so at a time when the impact would be greater. This could lead him to hold new ambitions over time.

[BertrandRussell]

"Does it matter? There are lots of people who didn't put themselves forward."

I only asked!

[wowfudge]

No charisma?

[mrstiggywinkletoes]

He's not stupid. He knew that there was no way that he'd get selected after the way the referendum played out.