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The Defence Secretary has emerged as a front runner in the leadership contest following Boris Johnson's resignation

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…

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.

The contest to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has begun after he announced he is resigning as Conservative Party leader

Analysis: ratings out of 10 of the chances of some of the likely contenders to be next Tory leader

Jemima Packington, 66, who previously foresaw Brexit, Boris Johnson's rise to PM and Harry and Meghan leaving the royal family, believes Ben Wallace will be next in Downing Street

It won't be Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt says the woman who predicted Meghan Markle, Prince Philip, Andy Murray, Oscar victory and Big Brother's future

Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher once wrote to Mordaunt following an election loss in 2005

Penny Mordaunt emerges as suprise favourite with bookmaker

Defence secretary is favourite with Tory members after playing prominent role in Ukraine response

The race has begun to replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister with the former Chancellor currently the bookies favourite