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Surprise challenge to front runner in UK leadership race

Rishi Sunak launches his campaign for the Conservative Party leadership

Rishi Sunak launches his campaign for the Conservative Party leadership Source: AAP / Alberto Pezzali/AP

Britain’s former chancellor Rishi Sunak has won the first round of voting to become the next Prime Minister - but Penny Mordaunt, a relative unknown has mounted a significant challenge.


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By Claire Slattery, Ben Lewis

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Britain’s former chancellor Rishi Sunak has won the first round of voting to become the next Prime Minister - but Penny Mordaunt, a relative unknown has mounted a significant challenge.



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