Former home secretary got two fewer votes than Mel Stride, while Robert Jenrick leads race to succeed Rishi Sunak

Four candidates are left in the race to replace Rishi Sunak, with Robert Jenrick in the lead.

Four candidates are left in the race to replace Rishi Sunak, with Robert Jenrick in the lead.

Former home secretary finishes behind Mel Stride with Robert Jenrick leading the contest at this stage. This live blog is closed

Former home secretary finishes behind Mel Stride with Robert Jenrick leading the contest at this stage. This live blog is closed

Former minister Robert Jenrick tops the poll among Conservative MPs on 28 votes, with Kemi Badenoch second.

Ex-work and pensions secretary becomes second casualty of contest, leaving four MPs vying to succeed Rishi Sunak

Robert Jenrick has emerged as the frontrunner among Tory MPs, with Kemi Badenoch in second place.

Robert Jenrick has emerged as the frontrunner among Tory MPs, with Kemi Badenoch in second place.

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