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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

Who could replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader if he loses the election?

Suella Braverman looks on as Rishi Sunak (in the foreground, blurred) speaks
Suella Braverman has her fans, but some Tory MPs worry about her judgment and taste for controversy. Photograph: Phil Noble/AP

What, again? Most likely yes. If the pundits are right, then soon after a seemingly inevitable Conservative election defeat next week the party will be looking for its sixth leader in eight years to replace Rishi Sunak. Who could be in the frame? It depends in part on which MPs survive an electoral wipeout, but here are some likely contenders.

Suella Braverman

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