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Rishi Sunak looks set to be prime minister as he wins key Brexiteers' backing

RISHI Sunak could be crowned the next UK prime minister on Monday afternoon after winning the backing of prominent Brexiteer MP Steve Baker.

Under the rules of the leadership race, candidates need the backing of at least 100 Conservative MPs by 2pm on Monday to move to the members’ vote.

However, if only one Tory hopeful has passed the threshold, then they will automatically win the keys to No 10.

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