Tory runners and riders
The potential candidates to be the next prime minister
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BORIS JOHNSON Age: 52 The former London mayor is widely considered unbeatable if he makes the final two run-off candidates. But opponents are focusing on knocking him out of the race before then by drumming up support for his rivals.
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THERESA MAY Age: 59 The favoured “stop Boris” candidate. Supporters believe she is best placed to unite and stabilise a divided party and country. The Home Secretary is respected for her efficiency but lacks charisma.
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MICHAEL GOVE Age: 48 The Justice Secretary was seen previously as a rank outsider. But support among the membership has swelled. He has claimed he is not interested in the leadership but with his close friend Mr Cameron dispatched, he might reconsider.
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ANDREA LEADSOM Age: 53 Little known until the television debates, the energy minister has soared in the estimation of many Conservative MPs. Supporters say her background in finance will convince the party she could steer the country through economically unstable times.
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GEORGE OSBORNE Age: 45 The Chancellor’s chances have dropped even more sharply than the sterling. Some commentators speculated he could also step down and he did not appear publicly on Friday. Brexit supporters said his credibility was undermined by “scaremongering”.
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STEPHEN CRABB Age: 43 The Work and Pensions Secretary, a working-class Tory, has been identified as one of the party’s bright young hopes. Supporters believe he could be the unity leader needed. He backed Remain, but is low-profile enough to have escaped some of the scars.
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DOMINIC RAAB Age: 42 The justice minister and former solicitor was a key figure behind the scenes for Leave. The fierce Eurosceptic has warned suspected terrorists enjoy a free pass into Britain. Voted “newcomer of the year” at The Spectator 2012 awards.
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LIAM FOX Age: 54 The former defence secretary, who campaigned for Brexit, ran against Mr Cameron in the 2005 Tory leadership race. He resigned from government in 2011 over claims he had allowed a friend and lobbyist access to the Ministry of Defence.