As the next Conservative party leader is likely to become the next Prime Minister and as the race enters its final round, prominent local members of the party have been asked about their thoughts on the final two candidates and who they’ll be backing for the role.

On 6th July voting will open up to the Conservative Party’s 160,000 members to choose the winner.

Monmouth MP David Davies, who is a vocal supporter of Brexit and determined to see Britain withdraw from the European Union by the end of October, says he will be backing Boris Johnson.

"Boris is a dedicated Brexiteer, who’s made it very clear, come what may, who will take us out of the European Union on the 31st of October," he said. "We’ve had over three years of dawdling on this issue.

"I will be supporting Boris because I am confident that he will get us out, with or without a deal and it is important that we make it known to the European Union that we’re happy to leave without one, to get a fair deal for ourselves.

"The other reason I’m supporting Boris is that he’s remarkably popular with the public. I took him round to Newport market in 2017, I never experienced anything like it where I had to fend people off as they all crowded round him, I’ve never in 20 years met a politician who has that impact on people."

Mayor of Monmouth and town councillor Richard Roden reflected on the race saying: "The politicians we see are viewed through a media prism, and in person away from the spotlight, can be quite different.

"I haven’t met either of the candidates, although have second hand knowledge of Boris Johnson - said by a trusted source to be serious and very capable, which is similar in the way I perceive Mr Hunt.

"We need a new PM who can lead and unite the Conservative Party and more importantly the country. While I feel both men are very capable, Boris edges in front due to stronger support from young people."

Laura Jones, Conservative county councillor for Wyesham, a strong supporter of Boris Johnson from the beginning of his campaign, believes him to be "good for Wales" and appreciated his campaigning efforts in Newport during the general election.

"He’s got a great record as the Mayor of London and he’s the only candidate who unite us and bring all the factions of the party back together," she said.

Jamie Treharne county councillor for Overmonnow was somewhat more sceptical of both of the final candidates: "Whereas I haven’t made up my mind who I’ll be voting for as of yet, I’m not quite sure as to whether either candidate is going to be able to unite the party or the country, something which the new Prime Minister really needs to be able to achieve."