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Who will be the next prime minister? Latest odds tracker

Find out which candidates have the most support from MPs and who is close to winning

Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022

The Guardian view on Boris Johnson: Britain won’t gain from return of the clown king

Editorial: If parliament cannot produce a stable government, it’s time for the nation’s voters – not Tory party members – to pick a new prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

‘Who’s she?’: constituents react to Penny Mordaunt’s Tory leadership bid

Portsmouth North residents air views on their MP and Liz Truss’s resignation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

British Minister Penny Mordaunt Announces Bid to Be Next UK PM

British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to formally announce they are running. Mordaunt, 49, has navigated the tenures of the four prime ministers she has served under, keeping her distance from Boris Johnson's scandal-ridden time…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 21, 2022

Penny Mordaunt becomes first Tory MP to join race to succeed Liz Truss as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson were both ahead of her in early-declared backers

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

Scottish Tories voice dread over chance of Boris Johnson returning to No 10

SCOTTISH Tories are voicing their dread over the prospect of a potential return for Boris Johnson to No 10.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2022

Penny Mordaunt hopes to work her magic in second leadership bid

Long before she sought to replace Boris Johnson, let alone his successor, Penny Mordaunt had been tipped as a potential challenger for the Tory crown.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Penny Mordaunt enters Tory leadership race promising ‘fresh start’ for party

Commons leader – who finished third in the last race – has ground to make up on Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Mordaunt throws her hat in the ring in the race for No 10

The Commons Leader has indicated that Jeremy Hunt will stay on as Chancellor if she wins.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Penny Mordaunt officially enters race to be Prime Minister

Leader of the House of Commons is the first to declare

Liverpool Echo · Oct 21, 2022