Votes tallied, political landscape altered, and the Conservatives left with 121 Members of Parliament (MPs). Who will vie for the leadership role in this diminished group post-Rishi Sunak's departure? The potential candidates are listed from centre to right:
Jeremy Hunt
The former finance minister held onto his Surrey constituency by a tight margin against the Liberal Democrats, thanks to local support and extensive campaigning. Despite previous statements of disinterest in another leadership bid after losing twice before to Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, could he reconsider? Hunt's significant experience, political acumen, and ability to appeal to moderate voters might make him an attractive choice for the party's center.
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