Tory Leadership

Sunak and Truss to contest Tory run-off to succeed Boris Johnson

The focus now shifts to about 175,000 grassroots Conservative party members, who make the final choice before the winner is announced on September 5

A Sunak-Truss duel was widely predicted at the start of the contest, with both considered Conservative heavyweights having held two of the most senior positions in Johnson’s administration. Picture: Getty