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Eight Candidates Nominated to Succeed UK PM Johnson

Eight candidates will compete to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, the committee in charge of organizing the leadership contest said on Tuesday. The nominated candidates were Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak, Tom Tugendhat, Liz Truss and Nadhim Zahawi.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022

Wide-open race for Tory leadership lays bare party divisions

The eight candidates who got through to the first round come from across the party, with Rishi Sunak the early favourite

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022

Eight candidates left in Tory leadership race as Sajid Javid knocked out

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt have secured most backers ahead of first ballot on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Tory leadership: What are the candidates’ voting records? From Brexit to LGBT rights

While most have voted in line with the Tory whip we look at what the remaining candidates have supported and opposed

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

As Priti Patel pulls out, can the Tory right get it together?

If you’re reading this newsletter after 6pm, I’m afraid it’s too late. Unless you’ve secured 20 nominations from your fellow Conservative MPs, you won’t be making it onto the first ballot. Perhaps you’ll get a sympathy cabinet role.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022

It’s Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss — your Tory leadership cheatsheet

Tax? Rwanda? The trans debate? Find out where the key candidates stand on the biggest issues. Katie Strick guides you around a bruising contest

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022

10 contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

A crowded field of contenders is vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative leader and British prime minister

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

The richest candidates vying to be the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister

There are some extremely wealthy people calling on Tory MPs and members to make them the next leader

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

There is nothing funnier or more terrifying than the Tory leadership candidates

In the running is a motley crew of extremists, fools and people who would sell your grandma for a chance at power – or deport her, says Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022

Sunak and Truss win split Cabinet backing, as Patel rules out bid for No 10

Tory MPs were racing to win the support of their colleagues before the deadline for nominations to progress in the leadership battle.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022