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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aubrey Allegretti

Boris Johnson’s would-be successors quietly prepare their bids

Boris Johnson speaking at prime minister's questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Boris Johnson speaking at prime minister's questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Photograph: Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament/PA

As dust settles along the empty corridors of Westminster with parliament in recess, most Tory MPs are looking forward to a break from the never-ending swirl of speculation about Boris Johnson’s political future.

But while the open chatter about leadership challenges dies down, possible candidates and their allies are continuing to tap up donors, sketch out policy details and organise teams and office space.

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