23 Jul 2019

Who's the new British Prime Minister

From Lately, 10:18 pm on 23 July 2019

Either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt will become the new Conservative leader as the result of the contest to succeed Theresa May is announced.

The final stage of the Conservative leadership election is underway, and the outcome of the ballot of about 160,000 Tory members will be revealed at just before midday in London. 

Our London correspondent Olly Barratt has the latest update.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are the final two names in the running for leader of the British Conservative Party.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are the final two names in the running for leader of the British Conservative Party. Photo: AFP