Nominations Close In Race To Become Next Tory Leader & British PM

Today several candidates have set out their plans for government.
Nominations have just closed in the race to become the next Tory party leader and British prime minister.
Today several candidates have set out their plans for government.
We'll find out soon which of them have the backing of eight MPs needed to run for the top job.
Environment minister Michael Gove is one of the hopefuls - he says he's deeply frustrated the UK hasn't left the EU yet.
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