The former chancellor rapidly won the public support of Tory MPs as rivals including Boris Johnson lagged behind.
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Sturgeon: ‘Horror show’ Tory leadership contest must lead to general election
Scotland’s First Minister said it is undemocratic for the Conservative party to change their leadership again without an election.
How Rishi Sunak might govern as prime minister
Rishi Sunak’s promises from the last leadership election give a clue about how he might act as prime minister.
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.
2019 Tory manifesto: Where does it stand under another new prime minister?
Boris Johnson’s manifesto preceded the war in Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sunak would be youngest UK prime minister in modern political history
The 42-year-old would also be the country’s first non-white 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.
Snap general election is not in national interest – Scottish Tory MP
Andrew Bowie is backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest and said the former Chancellor will bring stability to the country.
Shares jump in London after Johnson withdraws from leadership race
Both the FTSE 100 and the pound gained on Monday, while the cost of Government borrowing fell.