Thetford MP Liz Truss makes it through to next round of voting in battle to become Prime Minister
Published: 20:11, 18 July 2022
| Updated: 21:11, 18 July 2022
Thetford's MP Liz Truss has made it through to the next round of voting for Conservative MPs to select their new leader – and the country's next Prime Minister.
The Foreign Secretary, who is MP for south west Norfolk, gained 71 votes from MPs for third place in the ballot.
Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the race after gaining 31.
Rishi Sunak is in front with 115 votes followed by Penny Mordaunt with 82.
Kemi Badenoch gained 58.
The four will go through to a fourth ballot due to be held tomorrow.