Rishi Sunak may very well be hours away from changing into the UK’s subsequent prime minister on Monday. The previous chancellor and Penny Mordaunt are the one candidates who’ve formally declared participation within the race whereas ex-prime minister Boris Johnson who was extensively anticipated to announce his candidacy pulled out of the race late final night time.
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“That is merely not the best time,” Boris Johnson stated.
Here is all the things that may occur right now:
Step 1:
The 1922 Committee of backbench MPs will inform in regards to the candidates who’ve made it to the poll. To be able to be thought-about for the poll, hopefuls will want backing of greater than 100 MPs. The title of every candidate’s proposer and seconder might be printed. Rishi Sunak has over 140 Tory MPs backing him whereas Penny Mordaunt has the help of 26 MPs.
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If solely one among them meets the 100 MP threshold, they are going to mechanically change into UK’s prime minister.
Step 2:
If multiple candidate stays within the race, they are going to have a chance to make their case to MPs. The MPs will then vote in a secret poll for the subsequent prime minister.
Step 3:
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The results of the poll might be introduced.
Step 4:
If there are nonetheless two candidates within the race after tomorrow, Tory members will vote for his or her subsequent get together chief on-line.