Bookmakers today named Boris Johnson as the clear favourite to replace Theresa May as the next Tory leader.
As Mrs May faces a growing clamour among Conservative MPs to quit, Mr Johnson has been named by Ladbrokes as the 6/4 favourite to take her job.
The betting company said the leading Brexiteer is “streets ahead” of nearest contender Dominic Raab, who is listed at 4/1.
Former foreign secretary Mr Johnson announced he will “of course” stand for the party leadership last week.
Former Brexit secretary Mr Raab this week called for a 5p cut in income tax ahead of an expected announcement of his candidacy.
Behind Mr Raab is foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt (10/1), former Commons leader Andrea Leadsom (12/1) and environment secretary Michael Gove (12/1).
Ms Leadsom is widely thought to be plotting a second leadership bid following her Cabinet resignation on Wednesday. She stood against Mrs May in 2016.
Mr Gove had been regarded as the 5/2 favourite as recently as March, but has now fallen well behind Mr Johnson. He also stood in the 2016 race.
