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Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker, an influential figure on the Tory right, is backing former chancellor Rishi Sunak.

‘I’m afraid the trouble is because of the Commons Privileges Committee vote, Boris would be a guaranteed disaster’

Sir Keir is the only person who can submit a vote of no confidence, as leader of the opposition in the House of Commons. The SNP vowed to work with Labour to remove the Tories

Boris Johnson cuts short his holiday apparently to join the PM race, as ex-chancellor leads in Tory leadership contest.

Mr Johnson is thought to be privately urging MPs to back him in the leadership race

The UK Conservatives are looking for their fifth prime minister in six years. After the brutal downfall of Liz Truss, it's hard to fathom why anyone would want the job, but these are the frontrunners.

Former PM’s allies say he will easily gain enough support to get on ballot, while critics warn of potential defections

British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to formally announce they are running. Mordaunt, 49, has navigated the tenures of the four prime ministers she has served under, keeping her distance from Boris Johnson's scandal-ridden time…

Leader of the House of Commons is the first to declare

Leader of House of Commons and former defence secretary announces candidacy

The decision to call an election is up to the PM who succeeds Liz Truss.