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Tory leadership: How will the new party leader and PM be chosen? Tory leadership: How will the new party leader and PM be chosen?
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Jeremy Hunt and Nadhim Zahawi are out of the Conservative Party leadership contest after failing to secure enough first-round votes.Jeremy Hunt and Nadhim Zahawi are out of the Conservative Party leadership contest after failing to secure enough first-round votes.
There are now six candidates remaining in the race to be the next leader - and prime minister - after the dramatic resignation of Boris Johnson.There are now six candidates remaining in the race to be the next leader - and prime minister - after the dramatic resignation of Boris Johnson.
How do the Conservatives elect a new leader?How do the Conservatives elect a new leader?
Candidates could only enter the race if they had the backing of 20 Tory MPs.Candidates could only enter the race if they had the backing of 20 Tory MPs.
Eight candidates secured enough support:Eight candidates secured enough support:
Former equalities minister Kemi BadenochFormer equalities minister Kemi Badenoch
Attorney General Suella BravermanAttorney General Suella Braverman
Former health secretary Jeremy HuntFormer health secretary Jeremy Hunt
Trade Minister Penny MordauntTrade Minister Penny Mordaunt
Former chancellor Rishi SunakFormer chancellor Rishi Sunak
Foreign Secretary Liz TrussForeign Secretary Liz Truss
Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Tom TugendhatForeign Affairs Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat
Chancellor Nadhim ZahawiChancellor Nadhim Zahawi
The 358 Tory MPs will hold a series of votes until only two candidates remain.The 358 Tory MPs will hold a series of votes until only two candidates remain.
In the first round, two candidates received fewer than 30 votes and so were eliminated. They were:In the first round, two candidates received fewer than 30 votes and so were eliminated. They were:
Jeremy Hunt - 18 votesJeremy Hunt - 18 votes
Nadhim Zahawi - 25 votesNadhim Zahawi - 25 votes
Further votes will now be held and the final two candidates should be known by the end of next week. Rishi Sunak (88 votes) and Penny Mordaunt (67 votes) led the first-round ballot. Further voting rounds will now be held and the candidate with the lowest number of votes will be eliminated until only two remain. Rishi Sunak (88 votes) and Penny Mordaunt (67 votes) led the first-round ballot.
After a series of hustings events around the country - when the candidates set out their plans - party members will pick the winner in a postal vote. After a series of hustings events around the country - when the two remaining candidates set out their plans - party members will pick the winner in a postal vote.
Political parties don't have to say how many members they have. However, about 160,000 people were eligible to vote during the last Tory leadership election. The party says that number has since grown.Political parties don't have to say how many members they have. However, about 160,000 people were eligible to vote during the last Tory leadership election. The party says that number has since grown.
Who could be the next prime minister?Who could be the next prime minister?
When will we know the new PM?When will we know the new PM?
Under the current rules, we will know by 5 September at the latest.Under the current rules, we will know by 5 September at the latest.
The result will be announced by 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady.The result will be announced by 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady.
We could know the new prime minister sooner if one of the final two candidates drops out and is not replaced.We could know the new prime minister sooner if one of the final two candidates drops out and is not replaced.
This happened in 2016 when Dame Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the race, leaving Theresa May as the only candidate.This happened in 2016 when Dame Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the race, leaving Theresa May as the only candidate.
However, Sir Graham says he is "keen" that party members get to vote this time.However, Sir Graham says he is "keen" that party members get to vote this time.
Do the people choosing the next PM think like you?Do the people choosing the next PM think like you?
Do Tory leadership tax pledges add up?Do Tory leadership tax pledges add up?
Will there be a general election?Will there be a general election?
Not necessarily. When a prime minister resigns, there isn't automatically a general election.Not necessarily. When a prime minister resigns, there isn't automatically a general election.
However, the government has said it will introduce a confidence motion in itself after it previously rejected the one proposed by the Labour Party.However, the government has said it will introduce a confidence motion in itself after it previously rejected the one proposed by the Labour Party.
If a simple majority of MPs votes in favour of it, then there could be a general election.If a simple majority of MPs votes in favour of it, then there could be a general election.
This scenario is unlikely to happen, though, because it would require the support of dozens of Conservative MPs.This scenario is unlikely to happen, though, because it would require the support of dozens of Conservative MPs.
The latest an election can be held is January 2025, but the new prime minister could choose to call an election before then.The latest an election can be held is January 2025, but the new prime minister could choose to call an election before then.
Could there be an early election?Could there be an early election?
Is Boris Johnson still PM?Is Boris Johnson still PM?
Yes. Despite standing down as leader of the Conservative Party, Mr Johnson is still the prime minister.Yes. Despite standing down as leader of the Conservative Party, Mr Johnson is still the prime minister.
Constitutionally, there needs to be a prime minister at all times. So Mr Johnson remains in post until his successor takes over.Constitutionally, there needs to be a prime minister at all times. So Mr Johnson remains in post until his successor takes over.
That will happen when a new Tory leader has been appointed.That will happen when a new Tory leader has been appointed.
Once Mr Johnson has officially resigned, the newly-elected leader will be invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen who - on the advice of the ruling party - appoints a new prime minister.Once Mr Johnson has officially resigned, the newly-elected leader will be invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen who - on the advice of the ruling party - appoints a new prime minister.
What powers does Boris Johnson still have?What powers does Boris Johnson still have?
Until he goes to the Queen and formally resigns, in theory Mr Johnson keeps all his powers.Until he goes to the Queen and formally resigns, in theory Mr Johnson keeps all his powers.
However, in reality, he lacks the authority to introduce any substantial new policies, and has promised his cabinet he will not make any "major changes of direction".However, in reality, he lacks the authority to introduce any substantial new policies, and has promised his cabinet he will not make any "major changes of direction".
He will still represent the UK abroad, and can continue to make public appointments or changes to his team of ministers.He will still represent the UK abroad, and can continue to make public appointments or changes to his team of ministers.
One of his final acts in office is likely to be awarding knighthoods and appointments to the House of Lords in his resignation honours list.One of his final acts in office is likely to be awarding knighthoods and appointments to the House of Lords in his resignation honours list.