In the 2001 leadership election , Ruffley initially supported Michael Portillo .
In the 2001 leadership election , Ruffley initially publicly declared support for his former boss Ken Clarke after Portillo was knocked out in the final MPs ' ballot .
In the 2001 leadership election , Ruffley initially supported Michael Portillo , and publicly declared support for his former boss Ken Clarke after Portillo was knocked out in the final MPs ' ballot .