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Rishi Sunak will become next prime minister as Penny Mordaunt drops out of race

Just ahead of the announcement, Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race leading to Sunak winning automatically.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak named next Prime Minister of UK as Penny Mordaunt crashes out of race

Rishi Sunak will be 'crowned' by King Charles without saying a single word in public after his rival Penny Mordaunt failed to get the 100 backers she needed to go to a Tory leadership election

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak to be U.K.'s next prime minister as rivals drop out

He will be the country's first prime minister of color.

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UK's Sunak poised to become PM as Johnson exits race

London (AFP) - British Conservative Rishi Sunak was on Monday poised to become prime minister and the country's first leader of colour, after a dramatic decision by Boris Johnson to abandon a political comeback bid.

AFP

When will the UK’s new prime minister be announced?

The Tories were given a week to decide on their new leader

Evening Standard

Lee Anderson becomes first Nottinghamshire MP to back Penny Mordaunt as next Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak is the only other candidate after Boris Johnson withdrew

Nottingham Post

Mordaunt battles for support after Johnson’s exit makes Sunak No 10 frontrunner

The Commons Leader needs to get the support of 100 Tory MPs or Rishi Sunak will get a ‘coronation’ as PM.

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Tory leadership race latest: Rishi Sunak heads for No10 as Penny Mordaunt races to meet 100 MP threshold

Sunak’s set to use ‘all the talents’ in bid to end civil war engulfing the Tories

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak - live: New leader to become PM on Tuesday morning after winning race for No 10

Former chancellor ‘humbled’ to be given top job, as he warns Tories at risk of extinction

The Independent UK

Tory Nadhim Zahawi ridiculed for massive U-turn over supporting Boris Johnson

Cabinet Minister Nadhim Zahawi said Boris Johnson could 'make Britain great again' - before switching within minutes to support the ex-PM's rival Rishi Sunak in the contest for the Tory crown

Daily Mirror

Penny Mordaunt's reality TV stint and Commons 'c**k' game as she tries for PM again

Penny Mordaunt has declared she is entering the Tory leadership race for the second time, so here we take a look back at her rise to fame and antics away from politics

Daily Mirror

Exact time new Prime Minister will be announced and why Boris Johnson dropped out

The UK is eagerly awaiting the confirmation of who will be the next prime minister just four days after Liz Truss resigned from the position following a collapse in support from her cabinet and Tory backbenchers

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak now has the support of more than half of Conservative MPs

A Government source said the new prime minister could be in place as soon as Monday

Wales Online

Who is left competing to be prime minister after Boris Johnson’s withdrawal?

Following Liz Truss’s resignation, the Conservative party will choose a new party leader by the end of the week

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The Independent UK

Tory leadership timeline: When will we know who is UK’s next prime minister?

A new Tory PM will be selected by Friday - but could be crowned as early as Monday afternoon after deadline for candidates to hit 100 nominations

The Independent UK

Who is Penny Mordaunt? The navy reservist who could yet sail into Downing Street

The ‘gallant lady’ with a sailor’s humour is hoping to replace Liz Truss but faces a tough ask in overcoming a wave of support for Rishi Sunak

Reuters

UK leadership contender Mordaunt "getting the numbers" - campaign spokesperson

Penny Mordaunt, one of two candidates to be Britain's next prime minister, is still in the leadership race and is gaining endorsements, a campaign spokesperson said on Monday.

AFP

UK's Sunak poised to become PM as Johnson quits race

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The Independent UK

‘Morally unavoidable’: Minister Zac Goldsmith leads Tory calls for general election

Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries is also among Conservative MPs calling for a public vote on next PM

Manchester Evening News

What time is the leadership vote today and when will we know the results?

Nominations for the next Prime Minister will lock in later this afternoon

The Independent UK

Next UK prime minister: Sunak closes in after Johnson balks

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister within hours or days, after former leader Boris Johnson dropped out of the Conservative Party leadership contest

Daily Record

Rishi Sunak in line to be new Prime Minister today as calls grow for General Election

The former Chancellor's campaign was boosted when Boris Johnson pulled out the race to become the next Prime Minister.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak could be named Prime Minister TODAY as Penny Mordaunt scrambles for backers

Both candidates are battling to persuade Boris Johnson's supporters to switch allegiance after the scandal-hit former Prime Minister sensationally pulled out of the race on Sunday evening

The Independent UK

Mordaunt in race for support after Johnson’s exit makes Sunak No 10 frontrunner

Rishi Sunak became the firm favourite to be the next PM after Boris Johnson pulled out, but Penny Mordaunt could make the cut.

The Independent UK

Pound gains as markets calmed by Boris Johnson quitting race to be prime minister

Sterling stood at $1.136 against the dollar on Monday morning

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