The former chancellor rapidly won the public support of Tory MPs as rivals including Boris Johnson lagged behind.
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BBC News presenter Martine Croxall taken off air amid bias claims
The corporation said it was ‘urgently reviewing’ Sunday night’s edition of The Papers.
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.
New Tory prime minister faces biggest Labour poll lead in 25 years
One recent survey put Labour 39 points ahead of the Tories.
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.
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.