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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane

We could have a new Prime Minister by Tuesday - here's what needs to happen

The race to become Britain's next Prime Minister is in full swing just days after Liz Truss' resignation - and we could have a new leader in just two days.

Hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are the first to formally announce their candidacy for the nation's top job, with Sunak currently the only one believed to have the required 100 backers. Former PM Boris Johnson has made no official announcement yet, but many expect he will try to mount a remarkable comeback campaign. Candidates need 100 MPs to publicly back them by tomorrow in order to gain a place on the ballot.

The latest date we could have a new PM in No 10 is Friday (October 28) - but they could be in office as soon as Tuesday (October 25). Here's how.

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