Support from fellow Tory MPs is what matters in the first three rounds of the Conservative leadership race, and all six candidates are vying to win over their colleagues. Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly,

British lawmaker Mel Stride became the second candidate to be kicked out of the Conservative Party leadership contest.

Robert Jenrick has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to take over the Conservative Party leadership after the first round of voting

Dame Priti Patel has been knocked out of the race to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader following a vote by MPs. The Conservative Party's 121 MPs voted for the first time in the leadership contest this afternoon - with Robert Jenrick winning the most endorsements.