Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Ben Wallace, all current or former Conservative cabinet members, are seen as candidates for Britain’s next prime minister.
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Rishi Sunak Takes Lead for Conservative Vote in Prime Minister Race
Political temperatures also rose on Tuesday as the field of candidates seeking to become Britain’s next prime minister was reduced by one.
Contenders to Replace Boris Johnson Don’t Dwell on Global Warming
The contenders to replace Mr. Johnson as Britain’s prime minister focused more on rising energy bills than on global warming during a debate on Sunday.
Prime Minister Race in Britain Remains Unsettled in Wake of Johnson’s Downfall
Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, is the current front-runner, but Penny Mordaunt, a junior trade minister, is making a surprisingly strong run for the leadership position.
Sunak Leads in U.K. Voting to Replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson
The former chancellor of the Exchequer led a pack of candidates after the first round, while an obscure trade minister surprised in second place.