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As of 4 June 2024, a total of sitting 129 MPs have announced they are standing down at the election. [3] This included a record number of Conservative MPs. 29 former Members of Parliament intend to stand in the election. [4] For the first time since 2015, there were no vacant seats at dissolution.
The winner will also become the country’s next prime minister. Liz Truss, who won the previous contest, lasted 45 days in office before announcing her resignation .
Jul 11, 2022 · The field of candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK leader becomes even more crowded, with 11 MPs now vying for support.
Jun 20, 2019 · The Conservative party’s 160,000 members will next month choose as leader either Mr Johnson, the former foreign secretary, or Mr Hunt, his successor in the post. The victor, who is scheduled to...
Jul 7, 2022 · After nearly three years as Britain's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party and will soon depart 10 Downing Street and the United Kingdom's top job.
Jul 7, 2022 · How is the new Conservative Party leader chosen? Leadership candidates need the support of at least eight lawmakers.
Jul 10, 2022 · Nine candidates have launched campaigns to be next PM; New leader should be in place by Sept. 5, party officer says; Tax plans define early stage of leadership debate
