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How does the Tory leadership contest work?

The backbench 1922 Committee has set the rules and timetable for picking the next UK prime minister

The Guardian - UK

No confidence vote: What is Sir Keir Starmer’s motion and could Boris Johnson be ousted early?

Labour leader seeking to stop outgoing PM clinging to power into autumn

The Independent UK

Tory leadership hopefuls scramble for backers as deadline looms

Several Cabinet big hitters are still short of the cutoff point

Evening Standard

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How does a Tory Party leadership contest work?

Here is how the complex process of a Tory leadership contest is expected to play out.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's successor is set to be announced on September 5. So what happens until then?

Britain's new prime minister will be announced on September 5, with the first votes coming this week to begin eliminating candidates in a crowded contest to replace Boris Johnson.

ABC News

Tory leadership contest rules revealed as Rishi Sunak to launch campaign to replace Boris Johnson

A candidate will need the support of 20 MPs - potentially making it harder for some of the less well-known contenders to make it onto the ballot paper

Evening Standard

New Prime Minister to be announced on September 5

Sir Graham Brady, Altrincham and Sale West MP who chairs the 1922 committee, announced the schedule this evening.

Manchester Evening News

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New UK Prime Minister to be announced on September 5

Boris Johnson will remain in post until then

Wales Online

Tory leadership election: what happens – and when – in the race to replace Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson’s resignation as Conservative leader has triggered the start of the process to find his successor. Rules setting out a two-month leadership election have now been confirmed by the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs.

The Conversation

Britain to have new PM by 5 September as Tory leadership rules announced

Chair of 1922 Committee says candidates will now need 20 MP backers to enter, in move to speed up process

The Guardian - UK

Powerful Tory 1922 Committee announces new executive after major election

THE backbench 1922 committee has announced its latest executive ahead of setting the rules for the Tory leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

When will the next Prime Minister be known?

The Conservative Party has to elect a new leader

Wales Online

Tory leadership race to be slimmed down in days as 1922 Committee sets rules

There are 11 candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson, with Rishi Sunak enjoying the highest number of MP backers.

The Independent UK

How does a Tory Party leadership contest work?

Here is how the complex process of a Tory leadership contest is expected to play out.

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Secret Tory plans 'show exact date new Prime Minister will be in place'

The country will have a new Prime Minister by September 5 a senior Tory source has reportedly revealed - but there are concerns within the party that as many as 16 MPs will join the leadership race

The Guardian - UK

Tory hopefuls face bruising week of scrambling for support

Sources say 1922 Committee may raise threshold of supporters required to 25 to narrow down crowded field

ABC News

Boris Johnson could remain the UK's prime minister until October, but some in the Conservative Party want to push him out sooner

Here is what would need to change for Boris Johnson to be kicked out of the role of caretaker before a new leader is chosen, and how that could play out.

Reuters

Four more candidates join growing field of Conservatives vying to be UK PM

Four further candidates have joined the increasingly crowded field of Conservatives vying to succeed Boris Johnson as British prime minister, as the committee overseeing the contest looks to speed up the process of whittling down the numbers.

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The Independent UK

‘Not right’: Minister who gave middle finger to crowd should explain herself, says Commons leader

‘I don’t think that was the right thing to do at all’, says Mark Spencer on Andrea Jenkyns’ astonishing gesture

The Independent UK

Tory leadership ‘no hopers’ should drop out, says 1922 Committee veteran

Some MPs only ‘putting themselves in shop window’ in the hope of cabinet jobs, says Sir Charles Walker

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak sparks full-blown leadership race as he unveils his bid to replace Boris Johnson

Commons Leader Mark Spencer and former Tory Party co-chairman Oliver Dowden have thrown their support behind him

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab would be caretaker prime minister in ‘ideal world’, Tories’ 1922 committee treasurer says

Tory MP Caroline Nokes also calls for leadership contest to conclude in ‘weeks, rather than months’

The Guardian - UK

Gone but not gone: Boris Johnson quits but clings on to power

Prime minister dramatically announces his intention to step down, but signals he hopes to stay in post for months to come

The Guardian - UK

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

Manchester Evening News

Who is Sir Graham Brady? The chair of the 1922 Committee

The Conservative MP chairs the 1922 Committee which plays a vital role in the running of the country. The Committee represents backbench Conservative MPs.

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