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Second round of Conservative leadership battle set for today

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At least one Conservative leadership hopeful will be eliminated from the race to succeed Theresa May today, as the parliamentary stage of the contest nears its end.

Tory MPs will cast secret ballots later this afternoon, with results due to be announced just hours ahead of a televised debate between the remaining contenders tonight.

Front runner Boris Johnson has committed to taking part in the debate, which will be broadcast on the BBC, having ducked a similar opportunity on Channel 4 last weekend.

Six candidates remain in the race, but whoever receives the lowest number of votes from their fellow MPs will not progress to the next round.

If any of the candidates receive fewer than 33 votes, they will also be forced out of the contest.

Via Sky News 

Topics Conservative PartyElection WatchUK