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 | | The 2005 Conservative leadership election was announced by party leader Michael Howard on May 6 2005, when he announced that he would be stepping down as leader in the near future. |
 | | In the contests in both 1997 (although taking place under previous rules) and 2001, the position of Chairman of the 1922 Committee was vacant for some weeks owing to the previous holder either retiring or being defeated in the recent general election. |
 | | Former Conservative leader William Hague was revealed to be backing David Cameron to become the next party leader when he declared his support in an article written for the News of the World on Sunday 13th November. |
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