Conservative MPs begin race to replace Cameron

June 28, 2016 18:45

The flamboyant former London mayor Boris Johnson is emerging as the hot favourite to succeed the outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Known for his unconventional political style, the 52-year- old journalist-turned-Conservative politician had led the Brexit camp in the June 23 referendum, falling out with his mentor and party leader Cameron who aggressively campaigned for Britain to stay in the 28-member EU.

Other candidates emerging in the fray include UK's longest-serving home secretaries in history, Theresa May, who turns 60 later this year and has reportedly gathered strong support, followed by UK health secretary Jeremy Hunt.

May also narrowly beat Johnson as the politician the country thinks would make the best PM, according to a YouGov poll today. May was backed by 19 per cent of the public, compared to 18 per cent who backed Johnson.

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