All Tory MPs who could replace Boris Johnson in No 10 as PM set to quit TODAY

Britain could now be days away from a Tory leadership race that will decide the next prime minister. Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Ben Wallace and Sajid Javid are widely expected to stand up

Boris Johnson at the door of No 10 (

Image: Tim Hammond / No10 Downing Street)

Senior Tories are vying for the job to succeed doomed Boris Johnson, as the Prime Minister is set to step down with a statement later today.

After a flood of sordid scandals, including Partygate and the fury of Chris Pincher, Mr Johnson's time in Number 10 seems finally over.

Since Tuesday evening, more than 50 Tory MPs have quit their leader and Number 10 staff have now said their letter of resignation has been prepared.

The statement is expected to be made at lunchtime - but who could replace the outgoing Prime Minister as leader of the Conservative Party.

Penny Mordaunt has become the overwhelming favorite to become PM.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Ben Wallace and Sajid Javid are widely expected.

After a deadly charge to oust their boss, MPs are set to enter a potentially divisive bid to choose a new leadership.

But can anyone unite the divided party over Brexit and Mr Johnson's shameless conduct?

Here Pippa Crerar, Ben Glaze and Rachel Wearmouth watch the contenders for PM.

Thomas Tugendhat, 49 years old

Current job: Chairman of the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs

Where in the party: A one-nation Tory, elected in 2015 as David Cameron won a Tory majority

Attendances: Ready to include Pork Pie Plot Coordinator Alicia Kearns and possibly Bob Seely

Positive Review: Former Army Captain with extensive knowledge of international affairs

Negative: Accused of being too self-satisfied

ODDS: 8/1