Boris Johnson to face Jeremy Hunt in race for Tory leadership Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson secured the most amount of votes yet again in the final MPs’ ballot, pushing him closer towards winning the Tory leadership and entering Number 10. Environment secretary Michael Gove came third and was beaten by foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt. Earlier in the day, Home secretary Sajid Javid was also eliminated from the contest. Related articles Tory leadership fury as candidates threaten to boycott BBC debates Debate fury over BBC’s failure to vet openly biased questioners Two of the ballot papers in this morning’s vote were spolit. A final ballot will take place this afternoon, to determine the final two contenders who will battle it out to become the next Tory leader and UK prime minister. Conservative Party members will then decide who will succeed Theresa May. The grassroots of the party… Read full this story
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