Sunak to be declared PM ‘within hours’ as Johnson exits and Mordaunt flounders
The former chancellor is the favourite to lead the Tories after ex-PM Boris Johnson dramatically withdrew from the race he never officially entered.
The former chancellor is the favourite to lead the Tories after ex-PM Boris Johnson dramatically withdrew from the race he never officially entered.
Candidates need the support of 100 MPs to get on to the ballot on Monday.
Boris Johnson's political comeback ended before it could even begin. His decision to 'pull out', however, has raised some chuckles online.
The ex-PM was forced to quit by his own MPs after a series of political crises. We've kept it short!
Lisa Nandy has gone in two-footed on Boris Johnson this morning, describing his bid to return as Prime Minister as 'utter desperation'.
Johnson is believed to have got the support of the 100 MPs required to reserve his place in the vote.
'The successful candidate must be lacking in integrity, moral fortitude and shame'
He didn't fly back for the London riots, he didn't fly back when the Taliban retook Kabul, but by heck is he returning for this.
Spanish charter airline Privilege Style said it will not operate such flights in the future following pressure from campaign group Freedom from Torture.
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