Conservative MPs in the Bristol area are supporting a variety of candidates in the leadership race to replace Boris Johnson. Eight candidates went through to the race to be PM as voting began today (July 13), and six now remain.
Last night, Sajid Javid pulled out of the race to replace Boris Johnson as the next leader of the Conservative Party. The former health secretary who grew up in Bristol will not appear on the ballot paper as Tory MPs vote to slim down the candidates this week.
The MP for Bromsgrove pulled out minutes before the deadline after failing to secure enough support. It leaves eight contenders on the ballot paper as Tory MPs begin voting to elect a successor to Boris Johnson.
