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Runners and riders: Who will vie to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Tories?

Source: PA Wire

With Labour coming out on top at the General Election, talk has already turned to who could replace Rishi Sunak as the Conservative Party’s leader.

But following huge losses for the Tories, several top Cabinet ministers have lost their seats – meaning Penny Mordaunt and other possible runners have been knocked out of the race before it even started.

Here are the key contenders to watch:

– James Cleverly

James Cleverly, who served as , has yet

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