A former top finance official, Rishi Sunak, and the foreign secretary, Liz Truss, are competing to replace Britain’s departing prime minister. Here’s a guide to the contest.
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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Will Compete to Replace Boris Johnson
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Risky Move, U.K. Says It May Scrap Northern Ireland Trade Rules
The decision sets Britain on a collision course with the European Union, 18 months after a trade deal that was meant to have completed Brexit.
Russia-Ukraine War Helped Ease Rift Between Britain and the E.U.
The crisis in Ukraine is beginning to narrow the chasm opened up by Brexit.
Liz Truss Says She Would Support Britons Fighting for Ukraine
Britain’s foreign secretary said people should “absolutely” go to Ukraine and fight “if that is what they want do to.”