Liz Truss & Rishi Sunak will battle to be Britain’s next PM
LIZ Truss will fight Rishi Sunak to be Britain's next Prime Minister after edging out Penny Mordaunt in the Tory leadership race. The Foreign Secretary leapfrogged the Trade Minister to bag second place in the fifth and final ballot of Conservative MPs on Wednesday. She will now do battle with the former Chancellor for the keys to No10 in a wider vote of party members later this summer. Mr Sunak cruised into the final two with 137 votes, retaining the first place lead he has wielded since the voting began last week. Ms Truss shot up 27 to secure 113 votes, sneaking in by just eight votes to Ms Mordaunt's 105 - up 13. It means either Ms Truss or Mr Sunak will succeed Boris Johnson on September 6 after a series of hustings to woo the 160,000 card-carrying Conservatives. Continue reading Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will battle to be Britain’s next PM after Penny Mordaunt crashes out of Tory leadership race https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politic... The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Stay informed on the dynamic world of UK politics with The Sun. We’ll bring you updates on Keir Starmer and the Labour party, major policy decisions, parliamentary debates and electoral developments, including local and general elections. Understand the impact of current events on the UK economy, public services - and how they’ll affect you. Follow updates on the Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and opposition leaders as they navigate crucial issues such as tax, inflation, public sector strikes and international relations. Subscribe now for all the latest in UK politics. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun Follow The Sun on TikTok: / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139
