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Conservative leadership candidates will spend this weekend shoring up support from MPs as the race to become to the UK's next Prime Minister continues., meaning he would have already passed the threshold for the ballot on Monday. The former chancellor, who is yet to formally announce his intention to run, is likely to face former prime minister Boris Johnson in the contest.
Mr Johnson, who told allies he is 'up for it', flew back to London from his holiday in the Dominican Republic last night. He is expected to officially throw his hat in the ring sometime this morning, Sky News reports.Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt is also trying to drum up support from Tory colleagues after becoming the first to confirm her candidacy to replace Liz Truss.
As it stands, Mr Sunak, who came second against Ms Truss in the last race six weeks ago, has around 82 public declarations, far ahead Mr Johnson’s 48, while Ms Mordaunt struggles on 18. Tory MPs will vote on Monday, and two candidates will be put forward to the Tory membership unless one pulls out, with a result being announced on Friday. Candidates have until 2pm on Monday to secure the 100 nominations, limiting the ballot to a maximum of three candidates.
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