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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)

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

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits after months of scandals hammer UK Tories

LONDON — Boris Johnson announced his intention to resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom, bringing the curtain down on a tempestuous three years in office marred by a succession of scandals that culminated in the rebellion of his own Cabinet and parliamentary group.

Tribune News Service

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

Anger, tears and tactical moves on the day Boris Johnson conceded defeat

Statements were drafted, alliances were sought, and the PM announced he would quit as days of pressure came to a head

The Guardian - UK

Here are the possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister

The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at several potential candidates for the job.

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Analysis: Boris Johnson's resignation was the box set finale we never thought would come

Westminster Editor Dan O'Donoghue reflects on a wild week in Parliament

Chronicle Live

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 leads the odds as favourites to be next Tory leader announced

Boris Johnson resigned today

Nottingham Post

Here's who's confirmed to stand in - and ruled out of - the Tory leadership race

A NUMBER of senior Tories either threw their hat in the ring or ruled themselves out of the Conservative leadership contest on Thursday following…

The National (Scotland)

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

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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…

Chicago Sun-Times

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor.

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.

Tribune News Service

Boris Johnson to quit after months of scandals hammer UK Tories

Boris Johnson said he’ll step down as UK prime minister, bringing the curtain down on a tempestuous three years in office marred by a succession of scandals that culminated in the rebellion of his own cabinet and parliamentary group.

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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

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson's Downing Street resignation speech in full

The Prime Minister was forced to resign after a wave of resignations

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

Manchester Evening News

Who is Rochdale-born Sajid Javid and how could he rise from former Health Secretary to Prime Minister?

The Greater Manchester-born man is a serious contender to take over the premiership from Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror

How much does a minister earn from resigning? Golden handshakes worth thousands

Quitting ministers are eligible by law to receive three months of their front-bench salary as a severance package, meaning scores of Tory MPs could pocket thousands for resigning

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Daily Post: The back of Boris and a 'wretched and shameless ending'

Read the Liverpool Daily Post newsletter for Thursday July 7, 2022

WEKU

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

His resignation will trigger an internal election to pick a new leader of the Conservative Party, who will also be the next prime minister. He steps down after defections left him unable to govern.

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