Having resigned in disgrace just six weeks ago, Mr Johnson was attempting an extraordinary comeback.
The former chancellor is the first candidate to be the next prime minister believed to have reached the 100-nomination threshold.
The former prime minister has flown back to the UK, with many in his party tipping him to return to…
The former prime minister cut short a family holiday in the Dominican Republic as the race to replace Liz Truss…
In July, Mr Johnson had offered him the Northern Ireland secretary job.
Sir James Duddridge says the ousted prime minister is preparing to stand to replace Liz Truss.
The Commons Leader has indicated that Jeremy Hunt will stay on as Chancellor if she wins.
The PA news agency looks at some of the options available to Ms Truss following her resignation.
Special adviser Jason Stein was suspended pending an investigation by the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team, according to reports.