Former chancellor Rishi Sunak is also among the contenders running to replace Boris Johnson after he was forced to resign over the Chris Pincher scandal. The bookies' favourite, Ben Wallace, announced on Saturday that he would not stand
He also pledged to tackle rising inflation, but added the state should"get out of the way" in some areas.
, who was health secretary under Theresa May, has pitched himself as the only candidate who can win back trust, as he is the only major candidate who has not served in Mr Johnson's government."By choosing me," he said,"the Conservative Party is sending a signal to those voters that we have listened to your concerns and we have changed.
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