The two emerged as the final candidates after five rounds of voting, and now will try to win over an electorate that had wearied of Mr. Johnson’s seemingly endless scandals.
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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.
Rivals Vying to Replace Johnson Are Diverse in Background, Not in Plans
The Conservatives running to be Britain’s prime minister include women and people of non-European descent, but they sound a lot alike: They like Brexit and want to cut taxes.
Boris Johnson Leaves Behind Fraught Economy and Uneasy Brexit Legacy
Britain is in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis, and the departure of its prime minister leaves uncertainty about the government’s next moves.
Who Will Succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister?
A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.
Boris Johnson Vows to Go On Amid Wave of Cabinet Resignations
A wave of resignations — more than 50 by Thursday — and calls for him to step down showed the prime minister’s support within his Conservative Party melting away, but he remained defiant.
Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?
A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.