- Sputnik International, 1920, 28.08.2022
Tory Leadership Race 2022
The Tory leadership race started after scandal-ridden PM Boris Johnson announced his resignation in July. After several rounds of votes, two candidates are now vying for the top spot: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak. A new party leader will be announced on September 5.

Live Outside No 10 as UK Tories Set to Announce New Prime Minister

© AFP 2023 / ADRIAN DENNISA removal van is pictured in Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister, in central London on September 2, 2022
A removal van is pictured in Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister, in central London on September 2, 2022 - Sputnik International, 1920, 05.09.2022
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The leadership race in Britain is coming to a close on Monday, with the Conservative Party announcing its new leader, who will replace Boris Johnson as the UK’s prime minister. The frontrunner is Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who is on track to become Britain’s third female prime minister.
Sputnik goes live outside 10 Downing Street in London on Monday, as the UK is preparing for the announcement of its new prime minister.
The announcement culminates a six-week long head-to-head race between former chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
The winner will replace Boris Johnson, who announced his resignation as prime minister on July 7 after 50 members of his own government left posts in two days following a series of scandals.
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