As Theresa May held a farewell party in Downing Street last night, Mr Johnson was plotting with his inner circle.
Boris Johnson is preparing for power as he awaits the widely expected confirmation that he has defeated Jeremy Hunt in the battle to become the UK’s next prime minister.
As the overwhelming favourite to be crowned Conservative Party leader, Mr Johnson is poised to unveil an ambitious domestic policy agenda looking beyond Brexit in his victory speech.
Last night, Boris Johnson was plotting with his inner circle as Theresa May held a farewell party for ministers and Conservative MPs in 10 Downing Street.
This is what is expected to happen in the coming days:
- The result will be announced at Westminster’s QE2 conference centre around 11.45am today following an overnight count. Watch decision live on Sky News from 11.30am
- The winner – almost certainly Mr Johnson – will then make a victory speech
- Theresa May will take part in her final Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday
- She will then head to Buckingham Palace to offer her resignation to the Queen
- Her Majesty will meet the new Tory leader and invite him to form a new government
- Traditionally, the new PM will make a statement in Downing Street before stepping into Number 10
- Appointments to the cabinet and ministerial team are expected on Thursday, and the reshuffle could continue into Friday
Voting among the Tories’ 165,000 eligible members closed at 5pm on Monday.
The declaration of the result marks the finale of a month-long battle between Mr Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, which has included a TV debate, 16 hustings across the UK, interviews, campaign visits and photo opportunities.
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