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30 June 2016

Michael Gove ran for PM to stop Boris Johnson – and the ruse has worked

The most popular leadership contender has just pulled out. 

By Julia Rampen

While the Labour Party tears itself apart, the Tory party is running round like a headless chicken trying to find a new leader.

Boris Johnson, the celebrity blond and former mayor of London, was always a hot favourite to succeed David Cameron, especially after the virulently Remain Chancellor George Osborne’s hopes were dashed by Brexit.

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