There are ten candidates for the Tory leadership contest, with former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson a favourite to win the coveted seat that in 2019 comes with the job of prime minister.
Former UK foreign secretary and ex-London mayor Boris Johnson, a favourite to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May, will commit Wednesday to taking Britain out of the European Union on 31 October, issuing a warning to governing Conservatives that “delay means defeat” at a campaign launch.
As ten contenders in the race to replace Theresa May jostle for leading positions and lay out campaign strategies, Brexit is the touchstone issue.
There are currently ten candidates for the Tory leadership contest, with Boris Johnson a favourite to win the coveted role that in 2019 comes with the job of prime minister.