Boris Johnson’s message was The Times political editor Steven Swinford first to experience and write about, on Twitter, late on Sunday evening. With that clear, it could now be Penny Mordaunt or Rishi Sunak who take over from Liz Truss, and thus become the new leader of the British Conservative Party – and Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak, former Mayor of London and Chancellor of the Exchequer under Boris Johnson, seems to have the advantage right now. Whether there will even be a vote between the two remaining candidates, Sunak and Mordaunt, will be decided on Monday. See more about Boris Johnson’s message in the player above
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Late announcement: BoJo is not running
