The rush is on to replace UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who resigned after failing to deliver on Brexit.
Things got more crowded on Saturday with cabinet ministers Michael Gove and Matt Hancock and former House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom signaling their intent to run.
“We must deliver Brexit, and I will deliver Brexit,” Hancock said on Sky. “We need to move this country forward.” Gove, 51, is a long-time Brexiteer, unlike other, more recent converts, which will satisfy the Tory grassroots. His public loyalty to May, and a House of Commons speech ridiculing Corbyn, have put him in poll position as a unity candidate among Conservatives, though he’s a divisive figure nationwide. He’s expected to announce his candidates Sunday night.
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