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London politics latest LIVE: Race for next prime minister begins after Boris Johnson resigns

Tom Tugendhat has become the first contender to throw his hat in the ring

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: Boris Johnson resignation latest; former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot

In today’s newsletter: The aftermath of Johnson’s decision to stand down. Plus: Abe shows no vital signs after gun attack

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace early favourite as Tory leadership race gets unofficially underway

THE Tory leadership contest is now unofficially under way, with Boris Johnson’s resignation setting the wheels in motion for a new prime minister…

The National (Scotland)

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Potential contenders to replace Boris Johnson in No 10

Boris Johnson will remain as Prime Minister until a successor is in place

Wales Online

No clear front-runner in race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, expected to be by October’s Conservative Party conference.

The Independent UK

With Boris Johnson Out, Who Could Take Over As UK Prime Minister? Here Are 9 Prospects

Following the surprise resignations of Chancellor Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid, which precipitated a wave of more than 50 resignations by MPs and other government officials, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he would resign on Thursday.

Benzinga

Boris Johnson's Chequers wedding party plan branded 'crass' after months of scandal

Boris Johnson's allies say that devotion to duty is why he wants to stay on at No10 until a new Conservative leader is elected - but sources say he wants to hold a lavish wedding bash at Chequers

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Tory leadership contest unofficially under way – with Wallace party favourite

Some potential contenders have already made their ambitions clear, while others are yet to announce their candidacy.

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace and Rishi Sunak early favourites in leadership race

Gove and Raab have ruled themselves out, but many others from different wings of Tory party are mulling their chances

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace won’t say if will run for Tory party leadership after Boris Johnson quits

The defence secretary dodged answering questions on whether he run for leadership, insisting he will continue to focus on his job

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace leads the odds as favourites to be next Tory leader announced

Boris Johnson resigned today

Nottingham Post

Who will be the next Prime Minister after Boris resignation?

WITH news of Boris Johnson’s resignation finally confirmed by Johnson himself, many might be wondering who is poised to take his place.

The National (Scotland)

Tom Tugendhat or Jeremy Hunt should be next Tory leader, according to The Independent reader poll

Tugendhat gets 24% of the vote, followed closely by Jeremy Hunt with 22%. Former MP Rory Stewart also gets a mention

The Independent UK

Who is Ben Wallace, frontrunner to be next Prime Minister?

The Defence Secretary has emerged as a front runner in the leadership contest following Boris Johnson's resignation

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The Conversation

Boris Johnson resigns as prime minister – here's who could replace him

Most prime ministers would have resigned over any one of the scandals to engulf Boris Johnson’s government. Johnson, never one for tradition or rules, rode out nearly every crisis – but the Chris Pincher affair was the final straw. Led by Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, over…

Chronicle Live

Who is Ben Wallace? Defence Secretary is a new favourite to replace Boris Johnson

A number of names are being suggested as potential candidates to take over as the next Conservative leader after Boris Johnson announced he was resigning

ABC News

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.

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s Zelensky says goodbye to ‘special’ Johnson after PM resigns

‘We all heard this news with sadness,’ says President Zelensky of events in Westminster

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The Independent UK

Conservative contenders who could succeed Boris Johnson

The contest to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has begun after he announced he is resigning as Conservative Party leader

The Guardian - UK

Who will replace Boris Johnson? The runners and riders

Analysis: ratings out of 10 of the chances of some of the likely contenders to be next Tory leader

Daily Mirror

Fortune teller dubbed 'Mystic Veg' predicts who next Prime Minister will be

Jemima Packington, 66, who previously foresaw Brexit, Boris Johnson's rise to PM and Harry and Meghan leaving the royal family, believes Ben Wallace will be next in Downing Street

Wales Online

Next prime minister named - by psychic who uses asparagus to tell future

It won't be Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt says the woman who predicted Meghan Markle, Prince Philip, Andy Murray, Oscar victory and Big Brother's future

Dynamite News

UK: Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister, say sources

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi told the PM to "go now' while Defence Secretary Ben Wallace withdrew his support. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Tory leadership contest: poll shows Ben Wallace is favourite to be next prime minister

Defence secretary is favourite with Tory members after playing prominent role in Ukraine response

Reuters

UK defence minister Wallace front-runner to lead Conservatives: poll

British defence minister Ben Wallace was the favourite among Conservative party members to be the next party leader, the results of a YouGov poll showed on Thursday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson was expected to resign.

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