The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

Votes will take place this week to slim down the number of nominations

Eight candidates will compete to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, the committee in charge of organizing the leadership contest said on Tuesday. The nominated candidates were Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak, Tom Tugendhat, Liz Truss and Nadhim Zahawi.…

The eight candidates who got through to the first round come from across the party, with Rishi Sunak the early favourite

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt have secured most backers ahead of first ballot on Wednesday

Prominent Boris Johnson loyalists back Liz Truss in move to prevent Rishi Sunak entering No 10.

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak was first over the line as he strengthened his chances of going into the final round.

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

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

While most have voted in line with the Tory whip we look at what the remaining candidates have supported and opposed

If you’re reading this newsletter after 6pm, I’m afraid it’s too late. Unless you’ve secured 20 nominations from your fellow Conservative MPs, you won’t be making it onto the first ballot. Perhaps you’ll get a sympathy cabinet role.

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