Rishi Sunak looks set to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, and the next Prime Minister, with a leadership election being held within a week - according to bookmakers. Rishi Sunak is the 11/10 favourite to be the next Tory leader after Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister on Thursday
Penny Mordaunt follows behind at 7/2 to be the next Tory leader, with Ben Wallace 8/1 and Jeremy Hunt 9/1./ Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is 13/1 to make a sensational comeback at No.10.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “After Liz Truss resigned from No.10 to become the shortest serving Prime Minister, her former leadership election rival Rishi Sunak is the 11/10 favourite to take the top job.