Boris Johnson will step down as British prime minister in early September, giving way to one of five candidates. Because of the ruling Conservative Party s parliamentary majority, whoever wins the party s leadership contest will become prime minister.
The Chancellor is said to be putting the finishing touches on a PR-led leadership campaign including a website inspired by his weekly No11 newsletter and marketing strategy.
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