Conservative Party Leadership Election: Eight Candidates to Replace Boris Johnson
Eight Candidates in the Race
After Boris Johnson's resignation, the British Conservative Party is holding a leadership election to determine his successor. The winner will become the UK's next prime minister. The candidates vying for the position are: * Kemi Badenoch * Suella Braverman * Jeremy Hunt * Penny Mordaunt * Rishi Sunak * Liz Truss * Tom TugendhatRemaining Candidates
The following candidates have not yet been eliminated from the race: * Rishi Sunak * Liz Truss * Penny MordauntKey Issues in the Election
The leadership election is being closely watched as it will shape the direction of the Conservative Party and the UK government. Key issues that the candidates are discussing include: * The economy * Brexit * Immigration * Climate change * National securityThe election will conclude with the announcement of the new Conservative Party leader and UK prime minister. The winner will face a number of challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the economic fallout from the Ukraine war.
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