Rishi Sunak wins first Tory leadership ballot but Penny Mordaunt has momentum Jeremy Hunt and Nadhim Zahawi are knocked out of race in first ballot of Tory MPs The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Six Tory candidates left in leadership race after first ballot Two MPs were eliminated from the contest after the first round of voting Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022
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 · Jul 13, 2022
Public still ‘unfamiliar’ with most Tory leadership candidates – poll An Ipsos survey found some candidates were barely more well known than a fake MP created by the pollster. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Penny Mordaunt: The navy reservist sailing ahead in the Tory leadership contest The ‘gallant lady’ with a sailor’s humour could bring saltiness to the race to replace Johnson The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Who is backing who? 180 Tory MPs pledge their vote in leadership contest Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way as the first round of the vote looms. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
The Northern Agenda: 'We need a Minister for the North' Senior Tory's demand to leadership candidates as race to be the next PM hots up Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022
Which Tory MPs are still in the running to be Prime Minister? The contest to replace Boris Johnson as Tory party leader and Prime Minister heats up as eight MPs progress to the next stage. Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022
Tom Tugendhat says Tory leadership contest cannot be ‘knife fight in phone box’ The leadership contender promised to increase defence spending, saying “security always comes before spreadsheets”. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Tory leadership: Who are the candidates and what did they do before politics? What job did the candidates do before they became an MP, where were they educated, and who were their parents? The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Tory odds: Who’s backing who in the leadership race? Conservative MPs are backing different candidates for leader across a broad field The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday’s briefing: Who’s left in the Tory leadership contest – and who might win In today’s newsletter: Guardian political reporter Aubrey Allegretti talks us through the chances for the top candidates – from Truss and Sunak to Zahawi The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022
Tory MPs to put leadership contenders through their paces with first ballot round Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat, Kemi Badenoch, Penny Mordaunt, Jeremy Hunt, Nadhim Zahawi and Suella Braverman will all be on the ballot. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Deadlines, dropouts and ‘dark arts’: frenzied start to Tory leadership race Candidates jostle for position as contest begins in earnest, with some hoovering up support and others floundering
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 I was ready for Rishi but he wasn’t ready for me I was invited to Sunak’s leadership campaign launch. Then I wasn’t. Surely someone who wants to lead our country can’t be scared of a little gentle mockery?
Reuters · Jul 12, 2022 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 organising the leadership contest said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Tory leadership: All the MPs still in the race to replace Boris Johnson as leader - OLD Contest to succeed prime minister described by one Conservative politician as the ‘wacky races’
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022 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.…
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent 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
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022 8 Tory leadership candidates nominated to replace Boris Johnson - but Javid knocked out Former chancellor Rishi Sunak was first over the line as he strengthened his chances of going into the final round.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Tom Tugendhat: Who is the Tory MP aspiring to be the next prime minister? Ex-soldier and chair of Foreign Affairs Committee launches leadership bid after Boris Johnson quits
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022 'Boris Johnson is dumped, so Tories are desperately seeking The One for Number 10' Just like Love Island, the hopefuls are really grafting, says Polly Hudson, and it makes for some shocking soundbites while they chase the Prime Minister dream
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