The battle to become Britain’s next Prime Minister has begun after Boris Johnson’s dramatic resignation on Thursday.
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, defence secretary Ben Wallace and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi are among the favourites for the Tory crown after Mr Johnson stepped down following a slew of ministerial resignations.
On Monday, elections will take place to the executive of the backbench 1922 Committee which will then set out the rules and timetable for the leadership contest.
Would-be contenders are currently assessing whether they have the support to mount leadership bids.
