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Final two candidates for UK prime minister to be decided today

The final two candidates to become UK prime minister will be decided Wednesday, with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt battling it out with frontrunner Rishi Sunak.

Who is Kemi Badenoch, the potential kingmaker who could decide the next UK PM?

The former communities minister has emerged as a possible kingmaker in the UK leadership race. Kemi Badenoch has been knocked out in the fourth round but which way her supporters go could seal the fate of Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss

How UK's race for prime minister is marred by transphobia

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch have all staked out anti-trans positions to appeal to the narrow constituency of Conservative Party members who tend to be whiter, older and more right-wing than the general public

UK opinion poll: Almost half of voters believe Rishi Sunak will be a good prime minister

The poll puts Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in second place, with 39 per cent backing her for Prime Minister and 33 per cent in favour of Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt

Larry the cat from Downing Street drawn into political fight for his residence

The cat is a stalwart of the UK political scene, and three Conservative prime ministers -- David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson -- have served under him

Conservative leadership election: Why a run-off between Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak is unlikely

The main candidates for the leadership all face difficulties heading into the third ballot. Sunak is battling the perception that he is responsible for unpopular policies. Mordaunt faces increasing scrutiny of her beliefs, competence and honesty

Who is Penny Mordaunt, the ‘dark horse’ challenger to Rishi Sunak in the UK PM race?

Not many know about Penny Mordaunt, even within the Conservative Party. The junior trade minister is emerging as a favourite in the leadership bid and might pose a formidable challenge to frontrunner Rishi Sunak

Explained: The 11 politicians in the fray to replace UK’s Boris Johnson and their views on India

Rishi Sunak might be the favourite to become the next British prime minister, but there are 10 other leaders in the race including Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Health Secretary Sajid Javid. We take a look at the candidates and what stand have they taken on India in the past

UK says EU concession talks unlikely to go beyond weekend without 'substantial movement' in key areas

Britain left the EU in January and is in a standstill transition period until 31 December while both sides thrash out the terms of their new trading relationship

Beating Boris Johnson: Race to replace Theresa May as Britain's prime minister begins

The contest to replace Theresa May as Britain's next PM heated up on Monday, with candidates lining up to define themselves against Boris Johnson.