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UK Tory leadership race: MPs begin process of choosing their next leader

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Britain’s ruling Conservative Party begins selecting a new leader to replace David Cameron as prime minister on Tuesday with interior minister Theresa May and junior minister Andrea Leadsom the leading candidates to get the top job.

Added on the 05/07/2016 11:47:35 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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