Johnson extends lead for next British PM race

Thu, Jun 20, 2019 | By publisher


Foreign

INTERIOR minister Sajid Javid was eliminated from the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday, leaving Michael Gove and Jeremy Hunt battling to join Boris Johnson in the final run-off.

Javid received the fewest votes in the fourth round of voting, gaining the support of 34 Conservative MPs, while Johnson extended his commanding lead and Gove leapfrogged Hunt into second place. (AFP)

– June 20, 2019 @ 14:49 GMT |

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