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.
“Penny Mordaunt, who also stood to replace Boris Johnson, is next in the market at 7/2 and Ben Wallace is next at 8/1, while recently-appointed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is 9/1.
“A sensational return for Johnson, who was replaced by Truss, is 13/1 and far from out of the question according to the odds.”
Betfair Exchange: Next Conservative leader
Rishi Sunak: 11/10
Penny Mordaunt: 7/2
Ben Wallace: 8/1
Jeremy Hunt: 9/1
Boris Johnson: 13/1
Theresa May: 16/1
Michael Gove: 31/1
Grant Shapps: 35/1
Suella Braverman: 55/1
Tom Tugendhat: 75/1
Dominic Raab: 80/1
James Cleverly: 85/1
Steve Baker: 90/1
Sajid Javid: 120/1--
