Tory leadership news - live: Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove narrowly behind Boris Johnson in vote
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership news - live: Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove narrowly behind Boris Johnson in vote

The Independent  

✕ Close Who could replace Theresa May as Tory leader? Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thanks for signing up to the Brexit and beyond email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Jeremy Hunt narrowly beat Michael Gove in the final ballot of Tory MPs, and will now go head-to-head with Boris Johnson in the run-off. Mr Hunt, the foreign secretary, won 77 votes to Mr Gove's 75, while Mr Johnson maintained a commanding lead and finished with 160 votes.

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The not-so-Cleverly scheming backfired – the Tories are now at war (and all at sea)
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The not-so-Cleverly scheming backfired – the Tories are now at war (and all at sea)

The Independent  

If you thought/feared/hoped that the British Conservative Party had reached the nadir in its fortunes at the general election in June – think again. It is, then, more cock-up than conspiracy – but it sadly demonstrates that the now denuded Conservative parliamentary party, once known as the most sophisticated electorate in the world, cannot even plot properly these days. When …

Jeremy Hunt rules out Tory leadership bid
6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt rules out Tory leadership bid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Hunt, who narrowly held …

Who is left in the Tory leadership race? All the MPs in the running
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is left in the Tory leadership race? All the MPs in the running

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. All the Tory MPs still in the contest Rishi Sunak open image in gallery Former …

Hunt condemns ‘smears and attacks’ in Tory leadership race after elimination
2 years, 5 months ago

Hunt condemns ‘smears and attacks’ in Tory leadership race after elimination

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Who is backing who? Eight candidates in leadership race as Javid pulls out
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is backing who? Eight candidates in leadership race as Javid pulls out

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He did it because he is a true Conservative.” Among his other backers are …

Sajid Javid pulls out of Tory leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

Sajid Javid pulls out of Tory leadership race

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Frontrunner Mr Sunak has picked up a lot of backing dismissing “fairytales” and advocating fiscal …

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Eight politicians are vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. These are the contenders who have secured support from at least 20 Conservative lawmakers to progress to Wednesday’s run-off votes: ___ RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 42, is the best-known of the party’s potential leaders and a favorite of …

Contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — A crowded field of contenders is vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. ___ SAJID JAVID, FORMER HEALTH SECRETARY Javid, 52, has wide experience in government having held the posts of health secretary, Treasury chief and home secretary as well as leading departments for business, culture and housing. ___ JEREMY …

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report

ABP News  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to back any of the candidates running to succeed him on Monday, saying he didn't want to jeopardize their prospects, news agency Reuters reported. In his first media appearance after stepping down as PM, Johnson said, "I wouldn't want to damage anybody's chances by offering my support." 11 Candidates To Race To Succeed Boris …

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks
2 years, 6 months ago

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak formally launched his campaign to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, leaping to the front of what is set to be a large pack of Conservative Party contenders — even as some party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished Johnson out of office before his replacement is elected over the …

Race for new Tory leader gathering pace in U.K.
2 years, 6 months ago

Race for new Tory leader gathering pace in U.K.

The Hindu  

A field of Conservative candidates seeking to replace departing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson began to take shape on Friday, even as some party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished leader out of office before his replacement is elected over the summer. Mr. Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday — a dizzying about-face after months of insisting he would stay …

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM
2 years, 6 months ago

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM

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Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They both took swipes at Mr Johnson’s integrity, with Mr …

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?
2 years, 6 months ago

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?

CNN  

London CNN — The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ramping up, with 11 candidates declaring their intention to run, many on platforms of lowering taxes and promises to clean up government following Johnson’s crisis-plagued leadership. His stock sank earlier this year after revelations that he broke Covid regulations to attend the prime minister’s birthday party on …

Jeremy Hunt would lose Tory leadership contest to every major contender, poll finds
2 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt would lose Tory leadership contest to every major contender, poll finds

The Telegraph  

Jeremy Hunt would lose the final round of a Tory leadership contest against all of his main potential challengers, a new poll of the Conservative grassroots has suggested. The survey asked grassroots members who they would vote for in a variety of potential final two combinations - but Mr Hunt finished as the runner-up against every hypothetical challenger. For example, …

Which Conservatives could succeed UK’s Johnson if he falls?
2 years, 7 months ago

Which Conservatives could succeed UK’s Johnson if he falls?

Associated Press  

LONDON — With British Prime Minister Boris Johnson dealt a heavy blow after surviving a no-confidence vote from his own Conservative Party, questions already are being asked about who might succeed him if he was forced from office. Conservative lawmakers voted 211-148 to keep Johnson as leader Monday following revelations that he and his staff held Downing Street parties that …

Westminster’s worst kept secret is out: Jeremy Hunt is preparing for another leadership bid
2 years, 7 months ago

Westminster’s worst kept secret is out: Jeremy Hunt is preparing for another leadership bid

The Telegraph  

“England expects every Tory MP to do their duty,” a leading supporter of Jeremy Hunt said in the atrium of Portcullis House hours before Conservatives voted on Boris Johnson’s future. It came just minutes after Mr Hunt himself had issued a statement, making clear that he would be voting against his rival who trounced him by two votes to one …

British Conservatives set to go for top job if Johnson falls
2 years, 11 months ago

British Conservatives set to go for top job if Johnson falls

Associated Press  

LONDON — Revelations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff partied while Britain was in a coronavirus lockdown have provoked public outrage and led some members of his Conservative Party to consider ousting their leader. Here’s a look at who could rise if Johnson falls: RISHI SUNAK, TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 41, is widely regarded as the brightest rising star …

Jeremy Hunt challenges Tory leadership rival Boris to a NUDE MUD WRESTLING match
5 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt challenges Tory leadership rival Boris to a NUDE MUD WRESTLING match

Daily Mail  

So much for a good clean fight. Jeremy Hunt offered to strip off and mud wrestle leadership rival Boris Johnson today after they jokingly clashed over who would win such a Tory battle royale. Asked who would win a wrestle between the two men, Mr Johnson said: 'I would defeat anybody in such a contest, were I obliged to do …

Hunt turns up his trolling of Tory leader rival as Johnson hits campaign trail
5 years, 6 months ago

Hunt turns up his trolling of Tory leader rival as Johnson hits campaign trail

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson was confronted by supporters today and told to cut out the 'rows' with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds as he finally took to the campaign trail. The leadership favourite met Tory members in leafy Wisley in Surrey after an evening and morning of media appearances that followed weeks of avoiding publicity Licking the opposition: Mr Boris came out blazing …

Boris Johnson's neighbour calls police after hearing loud disturbance
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson's neighbour calls police after hearing loud disturbance

ABC  

British police have investigated concerns for the welfare of a woman after a neighbour of Boris Johnson, the favourite to be the next Prime Minister, heard a loud altercation. Mr Johnson is favourite in a two-person race to become leader of the Conservative Party and Britain's next prime minister. Choosing Britain's next prime minister Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will …

Senior Tory MP says altercation at Boris Johnson's girlfriend's home will 'not go down well'
5 years, 6 months ago

Senior Tory MP says altercation at Boris Johnson's girlfriend's home will 'not go down well'

Daily Mail  

The domestic disturbance at Boris Johnson's girlfriend's home could harm his chance of becoming prime minister, a senior Tory MP has warned. Pictured at 8pm, shortly after news of a domestic disturbance at his house broke, Boris Johnson attends the Uxbridge and South Ruislip Conservative Association Summer Drinks in Uxbridge Miss Symonds is said to have been heard screaming at …

Tory leadership result: Boris Johnson tops poll as Rory Stewart eliminated
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership result: Boris Johnson tops poll as Rory Stewart eliminated

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary, who is backing Mr Hunt, was said to …

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in runoff for British prime minister
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in runoff for British prime minister

LA Times  

Jeremy Hunt, left, and Boris Johnson are the final two contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party. Britain’s next prime minister will be a man in his 50s who went to Oxford University — either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, the two finalists selected Thursday in a race to lead the governing Conservative Party. Hunt, Britain’s current foreign secretary, came …

Boris Johnson increases his lead to become the next British prime minister and Tory leader
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson increases his lead to become the next British prime minister and Tory leader

ABC  

Boris Johnson has increased his lead in the race for the Conservative leadership in the latest ballot, before taking on the remaining contenders for the UK prime ministership in a live television debate dominated by Brexit. Key points: Dominic Raab only attracted 30 votes and he dropped out The remaining five candidates will take part in an upcoming live television …

Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson advances on Britain’s top job
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson advances on Britain’s top job

Live Mint  

London: Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson advanced on the prize of Britain's top political job on Tuesday, winning 40 percent of votes in the second round of a contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt won 46 votes, Environment Secretary Michael Gove won 41, International Development Secretary Rory Stewart 37 and Home Secretary Sajid Javid 33. After …

UK Conservative hopefuls fight for No 2 spot against Johnson
5 years, 6 months ago

UK Conservative hopefuls fight for No 2 spot against Johnson

Associated Press  

LONDON — Contenders for leadership in Britain’s Conservative Party jostled for attention Monday as the race narrowed into a contest to seize the mantle of challenger to front-runner Boris Johnson. “There is literally only one question you have to answer — who is likely to beat Boris?” The contest will choose a replacement for Prime Minister Theresa May, who stepped …

Tory leadership debate - as it happened: Johnson criticised for TV debate absence as rival hits out at 'competition of machismo'
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership debate - as it happened: Johnson criticised for TV debate absence as rival hits out at 'competition of machismo'

The Independent  

✕ Close Conservative leadership bid: Results of first ballot Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Conservative leadership …

Esther McVey announces support for Boris Johnson in Tory leadership race
5 years, 6 months ago

Esther McVey announces support for Boris Johnson in Tory leadership race

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Defeated Conservative leadership contender Esther McVey has come out in support …

Matt Hancock: Health secretary quits Tory leadership race as Boris Johnson surges ahead
5 years, 6 months ago

Matt Hancock: Health secretary quits Tory leadership race as Boris Johnson surges ahead

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Matt Hancock has dropped out of the Tory leadership race after …

UK leader race down to 6 contenders, Boris Johnson in front
5 years, 6 months ago

UK leader race down to 6 contenders, Boris Johnson in front

Associated Press  

LONDON — One of seven contenders to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May quit the Conservative Party leadership race on Friday, as front-runner Boris Johnson was accused by rivals of trying to dodge media scrutiny. Hancock said he had run as the “candidate of the future” but found that “the party, understandably, is focused very much on the here and …

Jeremy Hunt taunts Tory rival Boris Johnson for ‘hiding’ from media: ‘What would Churchill say?’
5 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt taunts Tory rival Boris Johnson for ‘hiding’ from media: ‘What would Churchill say?’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Hunt has taunted leadership rival Boris Johnson for “hiding away” …

Boris WILL join TV debate... AFTER the next round of voting
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris WILL join TV debate... AFTER the next round of voting

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson today bowed to pressure and agreed to take part in a live televised Tory leadership debate after being accused of being a coward and hiding by rivals as the race to replace Theresa May turned nasty. Mr Johnson's announcement, made to the BBC, came after he was taunted by Jeremy Hunt over his failure to commit to going …

Tory leadership: Matt Hancock QUITS race admitting he cannot win
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership: Matt Hancock QUITS race admitting he cannot win

Daily Mail  

Tory leadership hopefuls were today scrabbling to win the backing of party MPs who supported eliminated candidates as they seek to catch runaway favourite Boris Johnson - with 50 votes up for grabs. However, one senior MP in Mr Javid's camp dismissed the idea - telling MailOnline that Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt taking on Mr Johnson would be a 'quasi …

Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — The flamboyant, divisive Boris Johnson took a commanding lead Thursday in the contest to become Britain’s next prime minister, winning by far the largest share of support in the first round of voting by Conservative Party lawmakers. The winner will become both the new Conservative Party leader and Britain’s next prime minister. Johnson vowed Wednesday that as prime …

Boris Johnson frontrunner in race to succeed Theresa May as British PM, gets most votes in first round of leadership poll
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson frontrunner in race to succeed Theresa May as British PM, gets most votes in first round of leadership poll

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson secured his position as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Theresa May as British PM as he won the highest number of votes in the first round of the leadership poll. London: Boris Johnson on Thursday secured his position as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Theresa May as British prime minister as he won the …

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lawmakers in Britain’s Conservative Party have been fighting like rats in a sack over the party leadership for some time, but now that Prime Minister Theresa May has formally announced that she will step down as party leader on June 7, everyone can stop pretending and just get on with it. Statista Some members of Parliament believe …

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