Boris Johnson: Tories vie for leadership as race to replace PM begins

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A look at some of those hoping to become the next prime minister.

A timetable for the Tory leadership race is due to be confirmed next week and the new prime minister is expected to be in position by September.

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner told the BBC "the fact he's trying to cling on for the next couple of months is completely unacceptable".but has not publicly commented on his leadership ambitions since Mr Johnson quit as party leader. The chairman of the Commons foreign affairs committee Mr Tugendhat, launched his leadership bid by writing in the"I have served before - in the military, and now in Parliament. Now I hope to answer the call once again as prime minister," said the former soldier, who has been a prominent critic of Mr Johnson.

Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps - who both revolted against Mr Johnson - are also considering leadership challenges.

 

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