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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

Ex-health minister Sajid Javid out of UK leadership contest

Former British health minister Sajid Javid on Tuesday dropped out of the leadership contest to replace Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister.

Reuters · 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

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

Sunak narrow favourite over Truss for next PM, says ‘Mystic Meg of politics’

Prof Jonathan Tonge, who accurately predicted confidence vote result, says it’s a ‘51/49 call’

The Guardian - 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

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

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