In an exclusive article for The Telegraph, the former Home Secretary urges fellow Tory MPs not to be “naive” as they consider who should lead the country. Ms Braverman says Mr Sunak, the former chancellor, is the only candidate who can unite the party by working with all its different factions. The endorsement is a major boost for Mr Sunak as Ms Braverman is a leading figure on the Tory Right who backed Liz Truss over Mr Sunak last summer. The article also confirms that Ms Braverman will not seek the leadership herself, after days of considering whether to enter the contest. Ms Braverman writes: “Things must change. We, as a party, must change. We must provide leadership, stability and confidence to the British people. We cannot indulge in local or nativist fancies. “Yes, I want a leader of our party and our country to inspire hope for a better future and lift our spirits. And I need a leader who will put our house in order and apply a firm, caring hand to the fan. This person , for me, is Rishi Sunak. “We are in a fundamentally different world to 2019. What the country needs above all else now is stability. Until recently, the Conservatives have had an unblemished record for their ability to govern wisely in difficult economic times. We must rebuild that reputation – the future of our party depends on it and our country is waiting for it.” Ms. Braverman’s support is significant given her status as an emerging figure on the party’s Right. Mr. Sunak is considered by colleagues to be moderate. Ms Braverman also becomes the latest Brexit campaigner to back Mr Sunak this weekend, in a blow to Mr Johnson, who sees the delivery of Brexit as one of his greatest achievements in office. More to follow – latest updates below.