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

The Independent  

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 Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – Penny Mordaunt Ms Mordaunt was Mr Wallace’s predecessor as defence secretary, and the first woman to hold the post before being sacked by Mr Johnson shortly after becoming Prime Minister in 2019. – Rishi Sunak Mr Sunak announced his leadership bid on Friday, with the message: “Let’s restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country.” One of the main front-runners, attracting odds of 4/1 with several bookmakers, the former chancellor’s rise from relative obscurity to household name came as he turned on the spending taps to protect jobs through the furlough scheme when the coronavirus pandemic struck. – Liz Truss The Foreign Secretary kept her powder dry as the Tory top brass turned on the mortally wounded Prime Minister, despite being a Johnson loyalist, though she did cut short a foreign trip to Indonesia to head back to Westminster as he announced his resignation. – Jeremy Hunt The former foreign secretary and ex-health secretary has been a persistent backbench critic of Mr Johnson and has called on the Prime Minister to quit.

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Do the Tory leadership candidates really want Boris Johnson back in cabinet?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Do the Tory leadership candidates really want Boris Johnson back in cabinet?

The Independent  

There is frenetic activity in two corners of the political forest during this normally quiet time of August. It’s not about words, it’s about delivery.” Priti Patel, another former home secretary, criticised Labour for giving in to the unions: “I was born in the 1970s. Every time the government gave in, union barons felt emboldened to come back for more.” …

Ben Wallace to step down as an MP at next election
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Wallace to step down as an MP at next election

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. Mr Wallace, who was a close ally of Boris Johnson, told The Times: “I’m not …

Boris Johnson was ‘begging people for votes’ in a ‘demeaning’ way during Tory leadership bid, says Iain Duncan Smith
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson was ‘begging people for votes’ in a ‘demeaning’ way during Tory leadership bid, says Iain Duncan Smith

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 Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith has described Boris Johnson as …

New U.K. PM Rishi Sunak retains Finance, Foreign and Defence Ministers, re-appoints Suella Braverman as Interior Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

New U.K. PM Rishi Sunak retains Finance, Foreign and Defence Ministers, re-appoints Suella Braverman as Interior Minister

The Hindu  

Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on October 25 retained several senior ministers from predecessor Liz Truss’s top team, including Jeremy Hunt as Finance Minister, as he bids for a stable transition. Mr. Sunak also kept his most recent leadership rival Penny Mordaunt, who withdrew from the race Monday after failing to secure enough Tory MPs’ support, as Leader of …

Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race to replace Liz Truss
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race to replace Liz Truss

The Independent  

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. “Ed Balls, shadow cabinet ministers and Labour advisers have all …

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to be Britain’s next prime minister. …

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has announced that he will not stand for the Tory leadership contest, British media reported on Monday. Boris Johnson said that despite having the support of the MPs required to run, he said "this would simply not be the right thing to do" as "you can't govern effectively unless you have a united party in Parliament", BBC reported. …

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has hinted at a return to 10 Downing Street following UK prime minister's Liz Truss resignation. Boris Johnson In UK PM Race: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks, at Gatwick Airport, near London, Britain. Several Tory MPs have expressed opposition to Boris Johnson’s return, calling it to be the “end of the Conservative party”, in case he …

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — The lightning-fast race to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister got even wilder Saturday as former leader Boris Johnson jetted back to the U.K amid speculation he will run to reclaim his former job. Former Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, said Saturday morning that it was “difficult to see” how Johnson could become prime minister again when …

Indian-origin MP Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian-origin MP Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM

Live Mint  

Priti Patel, who has served as British Home Secretary under former prime minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet, has endorsed Boris Johnson as the best-placed candidate to replace Liz Truss at 10 Downing Street. The 50-year-old politician took to Twitter to say that the former prime minister had a 'proven track record' of getting the big decisions right, in an apparent attempt …

Wallace suggests he would back Johnson as he rules himself out of race for No 10
2 years, 2 months ago

Wallace suggests he would back Johnson as he rules himself out of race for No 10

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. Pointing to Mr Johnson’s record on defence spending and citing the mandate he achieved …

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders

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. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak came second in the last race Mr Sunak allies …

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so
2 years, 2 months ago

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so

LA Times  

Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, scrambled to scoop up support Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation’s leader. Johnson, who remained a lawmaker after Truss became prime minister last month, has not said whether he will run, but his allies in Parliament are working to gather support. The party’s …

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

NPR  

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is …

'I'll be back': Bullish Boris 'is telling aides he thinks he'll be PM again within the next year'
2 years, 5 months ago

'I'll be back': Bullish Boris 'is telling aides he thinks he'll be PM again within the next year'

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson reportedly thinks he will return as Prime Minister next year even though he only resigned less than three weeks ago. His very final words were an apparent reference to Arnold Schwarzenegger's catchphrase from the film Terminator, which is also famous for the line 'I'll be back' Boris Johnson has been privately saying he will make a comeback to …

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 …

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division. She said voters “are fed up with us not delivering, they are fed up with unfulfilled promises …

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 …

Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote

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 …

Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close
2 years, 5 months ago

Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nominations in the race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson closed on Tuesday, with eight Conservative lawmakers securing enough support from their colleagues to make the first ballot. The opposition Labour Party called for the House of Commons to hold a no-confidence vote in Johnson this week, but the government refused to allow it, saying it was …

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Eight out of eleven Tory MPs qualified to enter the race to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the U.K., after securing the support of at least 20 of their colleagues by the time voting closed on Tuesday evening. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr. Sunak defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson, at an event to launch …

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 …

New UK prime minister to be announced on September 5
2 years, 5 months ago

New UK prime minister to be announced on September 5

India Today  

Britain's new prime minister will be announced on Sept. 5, with the first votes to begin eliminating candidates in a crowded and increasingly unpredictable and divisive contest to replace Boris Johnson coming this week. Former finance minister Sajid Javid, another of the candidates, criticised what he called "poisonous gossip" and "attack memos" delivered by some colleagues over the weekend. Sunak …

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’s foreign secretary Truss enters race to become next PM
2 years, 5 months ago

UK’s foreign secretary Truss enters race to become next PM

Al Jazeera  

British foreign secretary Liz Truss has entered the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, joining 10 other hopefuls in an increasingly bitter and unpredictable contest. Setting out her pitch to the Conservative Party’s 200,000 members who will decide the outcome of the contest, Truss said she would reverse the recent rise in National Insurance contributions and signalled a …

From Rishi Sunak to Penny Mordaunt, UK PM Race Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax
2 years, 5 months ago

From Rishi Sunak to Penny Mordaunt, UK PM Race Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax

News 18  

Former UK defence secretary Penny Mordaunt on Sunday became the ninth Conservative MP to launch a bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the already fractious race promptly focused on tax. Mordaunt, 49, an ex-navy reservist who has also held several senior ministerial roles, is not among the frontrunners to succeed Johnson in recent polls of Tory party members …

Who are the top contenders in race to replace Boris Johnson as UK PM?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who are the top contenders in race to replace Boris Johnson as UK PM?

Live Mint  

A total of nine Conservative MPs have so far launched their bid to replace Boris Johnson as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. The early favourite is former finance minister Rishi Sunak, who launched his campaign Friday after helping to kickstart the cabinet revolt that led to Johnson's forced resignation Thursday. Sunak and former health minister Sajid Javid …

UK defence minister rules himself out of leadership race after 'careful consideration'
2 years, 5 months ago

UK defence minister rules himself out of leadership race after 'careful consideration'

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Ben Wallace was seen by some as the favorite choice among Conservative party members in what’s shaping up to be a wide open leadership race following Boris Johnson’s resignation announcement London: A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party’s leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defence Minister Ben Wallace said …

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson
2 years, 5 months ago

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson

NPR  

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party's leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defense Minister Ben Wallace said after "careful consideration" and discussion with colleagues and …

U.K. transport minister latest Tory MP to unveil bid to replace Johnson
2 years, 5 months ago

U.K. transport minister latest Tory MP to unveil bid to replace Johnson

The Hindu  

Britain’s transport secretary on Saturday became the fifth Conservative MP to launch a bid to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a long-shot addition to the growing and already acrimonious leadership race. Other candidacies Alongside Mr. Sunak, attorney general and arch-Brexiteer Suella Braverman, the relatively unknown former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and backbench Tory MP Tom Tugendhat have announced their candidacies. …

Nadhim Zahawi declares Tory leadership bid to replace Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

Nadhim Zahawi declares Tory leadership bid to replace Boris Johnson

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 Newly-appointed chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has entered the race for the Tory …

UK defense minister ben wallace rules himself out of leadership race
2 years, 6 months ago

UK defense minister ben wallace rules himself out of leadership race

The Hindu  

A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party's leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defense Minister Ben Wallace said after “careful consideration” and discussion with colleagues and family, he will not be running to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and the country's next prime minister. Wallace was seen by some as …

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 …

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation
2 years, 6 months ago

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation

The Hindu  

Britain’s Labour party on Friday threatened a bid to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of Downing Street immediately, following his resignation in the face of a cabinet uprising. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said the main opposition party aimed to trigger a vote of no confidence in parliament if the Tories do not get rid of Mr. Johnson immediately. …

Indian-origin Suella Braverman early contender for UK PM race
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian-origin Suella Braverman early contender for UK PM race

India Today  

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, the runners and riders had been lining up to compete for the top job. In a latest YouGov poll of Tory party members in ‘The Daily Telegraph’, UK Defence …

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

Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?

The Independent  

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 …

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson is scheduled to resign as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, bringing an end to a turbulent two and half years in office and triggering a search for a new leader. RISHI SUNAK Sunak, who resigned as finance minister on Tuesday saying the British public "rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously", was until last year …

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen

Live Mint  

On July 7, Boris Johnson was scheduled to step down as prime minister, starting the process of electing a new leader for the United Kingdom. The procedure for selecting Johnson's replacement will go as follows: This summer will see a Conservative leadership election, and a new prime minister will be in office by the time of the party conference in …

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street. Johnson, 58, will remain in charge at 10 Downing Street until the process of electing a new leader is …

UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support
2 years, 6 months ago

UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support

Al Jazeera  

The 58-year-old Conservative became prime minister in 2019 but has suffered a series of scandals. Boris Johnson, the prime minister who oversaw the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and his country’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, has announced his resignation, having lost the support of top cabinet ministers. “And today I have appointed a cabinet to serve, as …

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 …

Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?

ABC  

After nearly three years as Britain's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party and will soon depart 10 Downing Street and the United Kingdom's top job. The 46-year-old spent the first two years of Johnson's prime ministership as international trade secretary, championing Brexit, and last year was appointed as Britain's lead negotiator with the …

Watch: Suella Braverman announces leadership bid on live TV
2 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Suella Braverman announces leadership bid on live TV

The Telegraph  

One of Boris Johnson's own Cabinet ministers announced on Wednesday night she would run in the leadership contest to replace him as she called for him to stand down. Ms Braverman is the first minister to break cover in the leadership race, but The Telegraph understands Nadhim Zahawi has also been plotting a leadership bid for months with the help …

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson's leadership faces a fresh leadership crisis tonight after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid dramatically quit the cabinet. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing another leadership crisis after Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak both resigned this evening Boris Johnson was the only member of the Cabinet in negative territory in a ConservativeHome grassroots poll last month Liz Truss: Instagram-friendly …

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 …

If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?
2 years, 7 months ago

If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote on Monday following a series of scandals, including a damning official report about COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties at his official residence. Truss has a carefully cultivated public image and was photographed in a tank last year, evoking a famous 1986 image of Britain's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, who was …

Jeremy Hunt accused of ‘duplicity’ as he leads Tory calls to oust Boris Johnson
2 years, 7 months ago

Jeremy Hunt accused of ‘duplicity’ as he leads Tory calls to oust Boris Johnson

The Telegraph  

Nadine Dorries accused Jeremy Hunt of “duplicity” and “destabilising the party” as he launched an attack on Boris Johnson just hours before a confidence vote in his leadership. Mr Hunt, who reached the final two candidates in the 2019 Conservative leadership race, is now widely expected to launch a second campaign after he said he would be “voting for change” …

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