Michael Gove eliminated by just two votes in fifth and final round of voting

Few doubt Tory frontrunner’s supporters voted to ensure Jeremy Hunt emerged

Retreat from firm commitment on Brexit date leaves Johnson exposed to attack

MPs to pick Boris Johnson challenger on Thursday as Stewart finishes last in third round

Leadership debate TV review: In a wily tactic, Johnson pretended he wasn’t a politician at all

Rory Stewart is emerging as the only candidate with a chance of defeating Boris Johnson

Five leadership contenders rule out calling a general election before Britain leaves EU

Boris Johnson got 126 votes in second round of voting, 80 ahead of nearest rival

Insurgent candidate questioned over possible MI6 past as leadership push gains ground

Conservatives in YouGov poll say they would prefer break-up of union to failing to leave EU

Backing of Europhile health secretary is big boost for frontrunner to replace Theresa May

Hunt ahead among public endorsements from MPs in race to join Johnson on final ballot

To deal or not to deal is the question as live event becomes ‘Hamlet’ without the prince

Rory Stewart accused his rivals of engaging in ‘a competition of machismo’

Dublin and Brussels are hoping for a ‘Nixon in China’ moment from Tory frontrunner

For the sake of his party, his country and its neighbours, frontrunner must face greater scrutiny

Confederation of British Industry dismisses negotiating tactic of Tory leadership hopefuls

Planet Business: Political buccaneers and a reflective billionaire take centre stage

Former UK foreign secretary secures resounding early victory in Tory leadership race

Mark Harper, Esther McVey and Andrea Leadsom eliminated from contest to succeed May

Hunt and Gove look the most likely to fight it out for second slot in Tory leadership battle

The Conservative party has had its first vote on a future leader. Six candidates remain

This is a time when we can only feel a deep well of sympathy for ordinary British people

Former Commons leader Andrea Leadsom says leaving EU at the end of October will be a ‘red line’ if she becomes prime minister

Environment secretary’s campaign could be fatally damaged after cocaine admission

Tory leadership candidate says Merkel and Macron are open to renegotiating Brexit deal

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Leadership contender promises aggressive stance on divorce bill and Border backstop

Unlike Trump, Tory leadership candidates say things they almost certainly don’t believe

Comments come after Dominic Raab refuses to rule out proroguing parliament

Tory polling expert warns Boris Johnson too divisive

Brexit Party leader predicts general election win if Conservatives fail on October Brexit

Chancellor of exchequer says confidence motion would confront crash-out advocates

Frontrunner Boris Johnson says he would not seek a new article 50 extension

Runners and riders: With pressure on PM to announce departure date, who is jostling for position?

London Letter: Widespread expectation Withdrawal Agreement Bill is doomed

Gavin Williamson fired by prime minister over alleged leak of NSC discussion to media

Gavin Williamson ‘strenously’ denies responsibility for leak from National Security Council meeting

While billionaire backers of the Leave campaign will make money either way, it is the young who will pay the price

Inspectors found inmates appeared to be in control of prison in Birmingham