In the 2005 Conservative leadership election, Robathan was one of the very first MPs to declare his support for David Cameron and was rewarded with one of only five paid posts in opposition, Opposition Deputy Chief Whip.
Robathan was one of the very first MPs to declare his support for David Cameron. This was in the 2005 Conservative leadership election. Robathan was rewarded with one of only five paid posts in opposition. This was in the 2005 Conservative leadership election. Opposition was Opposition Deputy Chief Whip.