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 debate Conservative Party members will be able to vote between the final two candidates Mr Johnson, favourite to become the next Tory leader and British prime minister, gained 126 votes out of the 313 Conservative MPs that voted in the ballot, increasing his majority by 12 votes. Leading the race to become the next British prime minister are Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove. He said was the only candidate facing up to political reality, arguing the only way to leave the EU was to get Parliament to approve outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May's unpopular Brexit deal.

History of this topic

Boris Johnson lives for attention – but his latest gig won’t stop him being a busted flush
1 year, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson declares £1m donation from former Brexit Party bankroller
1 year, 11 months ago
Boris Johnson makes more than £1m from speeches after leaving Downing Street
2 years ago
Boris Johnson drops 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
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson rules himself out in UK PM race: Read full statement
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback
2 years, 2 months ago
No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback
2 years, 2 months ago
Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson has ‘very’ good chance of returning to No 10, former aide says
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM
2 years, 2 months ago
Could Boris Johnson become prime minister again?
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader
2 years, 2 months ago
Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders
2 years, 2 months ago
A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so
2 years, 2 months ago
Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago
Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?
2 years, 2 months ago
Boris Johnson bids farewell, asks U.K. to back Truss Government
2 years, 4 months ago
Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street
2 years, 4 months ago
Boris Johnson tops poll of bad UK prime ministers as term comes to end
2 years, 4 months ago
As Boris Johnson departs, UK takes stock of his messy legacy
2 years, 4 months ago
As Boris Johnson departs, UK takes stock of his messy legacy
2 years, 4 months ago
'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
Race to replace Boris Johnson down to final 3 contenders
2 years, 5 months ago
Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close
2 years, 5 months ago
Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago
The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago
new UK prime minister to replace Boris Johnson to be announced on September 5
2 years, 5 months ago
Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report
2 years, 5 months ago
DC EDIT | Boris goes at last, but he leaves UK in a total mess
2 years, 6 months ago
UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks
2 years, 6 months ago
Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM
2 years, 6 months ago
race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation
2 years, 6 months ago
Boris Johnson resigns as PM but clings on to power. Here's what going on in UK politics | 10 points
2 years, 6 months ago
Disorderly exit: The Hindu on Boris Johnson’s resignation
2 years, 6 months ago
What’s next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet
2 years, 6 months ago
Boris Johnson resigns as Britain’s prime minister after Tory MPs revolt
2 years, 6 months ago
From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 6 months ago
Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?
2 years, 6 months ago
Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners
2 years, 6 months ago
Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen
2 years, 6 months ago
Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected
2 years, 6 months ago
Boris Johnson resigns as PM, political drama ends in Britain
2 years, 6 months ago
UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support
2 years, 6 months ago
Who can replace UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson?
2 years, 6 months ago
Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?
2 years, 6 months ago
The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago
Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?
2 years, 6 months ago
From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 6 months ago

Discover Related