Next Tory leadership vote: When will the second election results be announced and what time is the BBC leadership debate?

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James Morris18 June 2019
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The battle to win the Tory leadership contest and become Prime Minister is revving up as contenders prepare for the second round of voting.

Tuesday will see Conservative MPs cast their ballots for the six remaining candidates.

In order of their performance in the first ballot, they are: Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, Dominic Raab, Sajid Javid and Rory Stewart.

So, how will today – and the rest of the contest – pan out? The Standard explains all here.

Top from left: Michael Gove, Dominic Raab and Jeremy Hunt. Bottom from left: Sajid Javid, Boris Johnson and Rory Stewart
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When will voting take place?

Between 3pm and 5pm in the Commons.

How many votes are up for grabs?

Some 313 MPs are able to vote. Turnout was 100 per cent in the first ballot.

How many votes does each candidate need to make the third ballot?

Candidates will need at least 33 votes.

Who is at risk of dropping out?

Rory Stewart, who secured 19 votes in the first ballot, Sajid Javid, who got 23, and Dominic Raab, who got 27.

When will the results be announced?

At about 6pm.

Where can I follow live coverage of the results?

When is the TV debate?

Candidates who get through will take part in a live BBC debate at 8pm. Frontrunner Boris Johnson, who ducked Sunday’s Channel 4 debate, has promised he will take part.

What happens next?

Ballots will continue until just two candidates remain in the contest.

When is the third ballot?

On Wednesday, with provision for a fourth and fifth ballot on June 20 if necessary.

What happens when the two-candidate shortlist is confirmed?

They will spend a month campaigning across the country as party members receive ballot papers allowing them to choose who they want as leader.

When will the winner, and new Prime Minister, be announced?

In the week beginning July 22.

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