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Tory Leadership Contest: Result Of First Ballot Of MPs Monday 18:00 BST

UK

The UK Conservative Party has announced that the ballot of MPs to choose the leader of the Conservative Party, and the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, will take place between 16:30 and 18:00 BST on Monday.

  • The result of the first ballot will be announced at 18:00 BST. If a second vote is required it will take place immediately following the results of the first vote.
  • The result of a second ballot, if required, will be announced at 21:00 BST.
  • The MPs vote will take place after brief hustings from potential candidates.
  • Tory Party Chairman Jake Berry said a few moments ago that a new Prime Minister could be named on Monday if only one candidate achieved the requisite 100 MP endorsements.
  • If more than one candidate is chosen then it will be put to an electronic vote of Conservative Party Members.

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