The UK is set to have a new Prime Minister on September 5 as Boris Johnson's replacement as leader of the Conservative Party will be announced. Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, Nadhim Zahawi, Tom Tugendhat, and Penny Mordaunt, are among the candidates who will be looking to become the country's next PM.
Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the Tory's 1922 Committee, which sets the rules on the elections, said nominations to be leader of the Conservative Party will close tomorrow (June 12). He said the first ballot will take place on Wednesday and candidates will be expected to have 20 supporters, including their proposer and seconder.
Candidates must win at least 30 votes from party colleagues to progress. A second ballot is planned for Thursday.
