The Conservative leadership contest has narrowed to four candidates, with Robert Jenrick leading at 33 votes, followed by Kemi Badenoch with 28, and both James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat at 21.
The former cabinet minister Mel Stride was eliminated from the race after receiving the least support, garnering only 16 votes from the Tory MPs.
Further voting is anticipated after the party conference next month, when Conservative members will select one candidate from the final two aspiring leaders.
This remains a developing story, with updates expected as the leadership contest progresses and more details emerge.
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