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Rory Stewart Eliminated in Tory Leadership Contest

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Rory Stewart has been eliminated from the race to become the leader of the Conservative Party following the fourth round of voting.

The votes cast were:

Boris Johnson – 143 votes

Jeremy Hunt – 54 votes

Michael Gove – 51 votes

Sajid Javid – 38 votes

Rory Stewart – 27 votes

The fourth, and if necessary the fifth, round of voting will take place on Thursday 20 June, with the top two candidates moving forward to a vote of party members.

Posting on Twitter, Rory Stewart said:

“I am so moved & inspired by the support I have received over the last few weeks – it has given me a new faith in politics, a new belief in our country. I didn’t get enough MPs to believe today – but they will 🙂 I remain deeply committed to you and to this country. #RoryWalksOn”