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Candidates for UK Leader Seek to Woo Right Wing before Vote

The candidates to become the next British prime minister burnished their right-wing credentials Sunday, as they looked to remain in the race to succeed Boris Johnson. Many of the five remaining hopefuls highlighted issues linked to Brexit and immigration as they attempted to woo fellow Conservative lawmakers ahead of a…

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Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak woos Brexit supporters with vow to fast-track ripping up of EU rules

New polling finds former chancellor is the overwhelming choice of voters in seats Conservatives must retain to keep a grip on power

The Independent UK

Conservative leadership election: why a run-off between Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak is unlikely

A second round of voting among Conservative MPs has whittled the candidates in the running to replace Boris Johnson as leader down to five. Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, finished top with the votes of 101 Tory MPs, Penny Mordaunt, the international trade secretary, was second with 81, and the…

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6 Tory leadership candidates through first round with Hunt and Zahawi both out

In an evening of high drama at Westminster, Tory leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt stormed into a strong second place alongside Rishi Sunak - but she could be replaced by Liz Truss on the final ballot if the right unite around her

Daily Mirror

Tory leadership: Penny Mordaunt favourite among party members to become new PM, poll finds

Second survey in 24 hours suggests Brexiteer trade minister way ahead of rivals

The Independent UK

UK Conservative hopefuls strikingly diverse, firmly on right

The race to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being called Britain's most diverse political leadership campaign

The Independent UK

UK defence minister rules himself out of leadership race

A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party’s leadership race has ruled himself out of the contest

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Here are the possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister

The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at several potential candidates for the job.

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Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?

After taking over from Theresa May in 2019, Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party. These are the frontrunners to take his place when he leaves 10 Downing Street.

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Boris Johnson could face a second no-confidence vote - How rule change by 1922 Committee could out PM

From Boris Johnson to Theresa May, and John Major to Iain Duncan Smith, the Conservative Party has never been shy of launching challenges against its leadership.

Daily Record

Tory 1922 Committee executive meet as Boris Johnson faces new confidence vote threat

Conservative MP Andrew Murrison claims the 1922 Committee will force Boris Johnson to go

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson knew of complaint against Pincher in 2019

Boris Johnson was told of a complaint against Conservative MP Chris Pincher two years before promoting him, a minister said, in a major concession from the government after days of speculation about what the U.K. prime minister knew and when.

Tribune News Service

Boris Johnson told to quit by Tory grandee after double by-election defeat

Former Conservative leader Michael Howard urged the Cabinet to consider resigning.

The Independent UK

UK's Boris Johnson faces test in two special elections

Polls are open for two special elections in England that could deliver a new blow to scandal-tainted Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Tom Tugendhat hints at future bid to be Conservative leader

Foreign affairs committee chair tells party it should drop focus on ‘divisive politics’ and says he is ambitious for himself

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson’s Weakness Brings International Complications

When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote this week, at least one other world leader shared his relief. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was "great news" that "we have not lost a very important ally." It was a welcome boost for a British leader who divides…

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to face MPs following Tory revolt

The PM will take Commons questions after 148 Conservative MPs refused to back him in a vote of confidence

The Independent UK

UK's Johnson scrambles to regain authority after rebellion

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to patch up his tattered authority after surviving a no-confidence vote that laid bare deep divisions in his Conservative Party and raised serious doubts about how long he can stay in office

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Boris Johnson wins party confidence vote in his leadership

LONDON — Boris Johnson defeated a challenge by rebels among his own members of parliament to remain leader of the governing Conservative Party and keep his job as British prime minister.

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Tory leaders who faced leadership vote and what happened to them

Boris Johnson isn't the first Conservative Prime Minister to face a no-confidence vote. Here we look at others and how they fared

Tribune News Service

Johnson faces UK Tory leadership vote as party anger boils over

Boris Johnson will face a leadership vote in his ruling Conservative Party, after a series of missteps and scandals became too much for scores of Tory Members of Parliament.

Reuters

Explainer-How does a leadership challenge to UK PM Boris Johnson work?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote on Monday after more than 15% of elected Conservative lawmakers withdrew their support for the British leader following the "partygate" scandal.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How UK Conservatives can change their leader

Conservative lawmakers in Britain will vote Monday evening on whether to oust their leader, Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Reuters

Factbox-How could UK PM Boris Johnson be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

A growing number of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative lawmakers have withdrawn their support for the British leader after a damning official report detailed a series of illegal parties at his Downing Street office during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Reuters

Factbox: How could UK PM Boris Johnson be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

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