The next prime minister will start assembling a top team that he will hope can return a measure of stability to the country.
Penny Mordaunt
Rishi Sunak tells Tories to ‘unite or die’ amid ‘profound economic challenge’
He will become the next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the support of Conservative MPs.
Incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak tells warring Tories to ‘unite or die’
The former chancellor becomes the new Tory leader after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of MPs.
Rishi Sunak to be prime minister after Penny Mordaunt fails to win MPs’ backing
He will become the UK’s first Hindu PM after his rival failed to get the support of 100 colleagues.
Rishi Sunak to be next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt quits race
The former chancellor rapidly won the public support of Tory MPs as rivals including Boris Johnson lagged behind.
Mordaunt battles for support after Johnson’s exit makes Sunak No 10 frontrunner
The Commons Leader needs to get the support of 100 Tory MPs or Rishi Sunak will get a ‘coronation’ as PM.
What’s in store for the next prime minister?
Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt will face an in-tray piled high with problems.
Mordaunt in race for support after Johnson’s exit makes Sunak No 10 frontrunner
Rishi Sunak became the firm favourite to be the next PM after Boris Johnson pulled out, but Penny Mordaunt could make the cut.
Sunak could be declared next PM within hours after Johnson abandons bid
The former chancellor is the favourite to lead the Tories after ex-PM Boris Johnson dramatically withdrew from the race he never officially entered.
Who are the contenders for the next leader of the Tory Party?
Former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt have emerged as the main contenders.