Tory leadership election rules confirmed with voting dates and new PM on September 5

Priti Patel is still deciding whether she has enough support from Brexiteers to run in the leadership race, it seems- he, since eleven other curators showed up.< /p> (
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The next British Prime Minister will be confirmed on September 5, the chairman of the powerful Conservative Party committee has announced.

Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 committee, said he hopes the summer competition will consist of a 'proper constructive debate', adding that it has already been 'livened' as the contestants have launched their campaigns.

To stand in the race, the candidates will need the support of 20 MPs, and the support of 30 MPs to pass the first round on Wednesday evening.

As of 7.45pm today, 11 Tories have put themselves forward to replace Boris Johnson, with Penny Mordaunt narrowly leading the race according to a Conservative Home poll (known as the Tory bible).

But Rishi Sunak is the most supported by MPs who have publicly announced their intention to support his leadership.

Sir Graham Brady announces new Conservative leadership rules
The former Chancellor is one of three MPs who have at least 20 party colleagues backing their campaigns so far, alongside Ms Mordaunt and Tom Tugendhat.

Mr. Sunak has at least 37 supporters, including former housing minister Robert Jenrick and House of Commons leader Mark Spencer.

Despite a rocky start to the campaign, Ms Mordaunt has the backing of at least 23 MPs, including Andrea Leadsom.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, who was considering throwing his hat in the ring, has ruled out standing in the leadership race, according to the Mirror.

The 358 Conservative MPs will vote in the first round of voting on Wednesday, with a second round of voting expected to take place on Thursday.

Further polls will take place next week until the list of candidates is narrowed down to the final two.

Sir Graham confirmed the new Tory leader will be announced in eight weeks, but did not say when the final vote between two MPs will take place.

With the first ballot just days away, more...

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Tory leadership election rules confirmed with voting dates and new PM on September 5

Priti Patel is still deciding whether she has enough support from Brexiteers to run in the leadership race, it seems- he, since eleven other curators showed up.< /p> (

Image: PA)

The next British Prime Minister will be confirmed on September 5, the chairman of the powerful Conservative Party committee has announced.

Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 committee, said he hopes the summer competition will consist of a 'proper constructive debate', adding that it has already been 'livened' as the contestants have launched their campaigns.

To stand in the race, the candidates will need the support of 20 MPs, and the support of 30 MPs to pass the first round on Wednesday evening.

As of 7.45pm today, 11 Tories have put themselves forward to replace Boris Johnson, with Penny Mordaunt narrowly leading the race according to a Conservative Home poll (known as the Tory bible).

But Rishi Sunak is the most supported by MPs who have publicly announced their intention to support his leadership.

Sir Graham Brady announcing new Tory leadership rules

Sir Graham Brady announces new Conservative leadership rules

The former Chancellor is one of three MPs who have at least 20 party colleagues backing their campaigns so far, alongside Ms Mordaunt and Tom Tugendhat.

Mr. Sunak has at least 37 supporters, including former housing minister Robert Jenrick and House of Commons leader Mark Spencer.

Despite a rocky start to the campaign, Ms Mordaunt has the backing of at least 23 MPs, including Andrea Leadsom.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, who was considering throwing his hat in the ring, has ruled out standing in the leadership race, according to the Mirror.

The 358 Conservative MPs will vote in the first round of voting on Wednesday, with a second round of voting expected to take place on Thursday.

Further polls will take place next week until the list of candidates is narrowed down to the final two.

Sir Graham confirmed the new Tory leader will be announced in eight weeks, but did not say when the final vote between two MPs will take place.

With the first ballot just days away, more...