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Jeremy Hunt Bows Out of Tory Leadership Race: Key Contenders to Replace Rishi Sunak

Jeremy Hunt Bows Out of Tory Leadership Race: Key Contenders to Replace Rishi Sunak

Ryno Ellis
7 Jul 2024

Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has officially announced he will not be partaking in the Tory leadership race to replace Rishi Sunak. This decision unveils a contest with several prominent names like Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Tom Tugendhat, David Cameron, and James Cleverly vying for the position. Party unity and policy direction will be central issues as candidates vie for support.