UK PM LIVE: Rishi Sunak set to exchange Liz Truss as Boris Johnson drops out

Rishi Sunak is ready to be UK's subsequent prime minister as Penny Mordaunt- the one different candidate- is scrambling to steer Tory MPs for assist. Boris Johnson, who was anticipated to declare his bid for the prime minister submit once more withdrew from the race late final night time.  

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Rishi Sunak- who was defeated by Liz Truss within the management contest- has the general public endorsement of 145 Tory MPs whereas Penny Mordaunt has simply simply 26 Tory MPs backing her until now - far under the 100 MP threshold which candidates must hit by this afternoon in the event that they want to make it onto the poll paper.