#Tory Leadership Race: LIVE UPDATES As Rishi Sunak gets 128 supporters,senior Tory MPs block Boris Johnson’s return

CityNews Nigeria reports that Frost, who was Boris Johnson’s Brexit negotiator, said the Conservative party must “move on” and get behind a capable leader who can deliver.

1. Former chancellor Rishi Sunak is leading the race to become the UK’s next prime minister
2. Although Sunak hasn’t officially declared, it’s believed he will do so soon and he already has the backing of at least 128 Tory MPs
3. That’s the threshold needed to get on the ballot, with nominations closing at 14:00 on Monday
4. Boris Johnson has travelled back to London from a Caribbean holiday as speculation grows that he will also run
5. Sources planning his possible campaign say he has the required number of backers, but Sunak’s supporters call for proof
6. Trade minister Sir James Duddridge said the former prime minister told him that he was “up” for making a bid to return as PM
7. Commons leader Penny Mordaunt is the only candidate officially in the race, but she is lagging behind on Tory MPs’ public support

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