The Conservative MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire is supporting the Home Secretary Sajid Javid, a friend who he stood alongside on a joint ticket for the leadership in 2016 when Cameron resigned after the EU referendum, agreeing that Javid would be chancellor if Crabb won.
The pair pulled out of the race and Crabb then backed Theresa May.
This time, Crabb told Premier’s News Hour that he and Javid hold similar views on One Nation Conservatism and that Javid’s background would bring a unique perspective to help the Conservatives “be a more effective party in the 21st century”.
Crabb admitted that any leader would find it difficult to negotiate Brexit but that the first challenge was for the potential Prime Minister was to stick firmly to the policies and passions they started with.
He explained: “There’ll be a lot of pressure on them to offer jobs to certain colleagues. Don’t forget, at this stage of the contest, it’s all about getting the votes of individual MPs and there’ll be MPs asking for certain jobs or certain favours for lending candidates their votes.
“There’ll be pressure on the candidates to make commitments, either funding commitments, or announce different priorities. And I think what’s really hard is to keep your own mind and to be your own person.
“I think if you are looking for a practical prayer suggestion, it’s for wisdom and strength for the candidates…
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