Boris Johnson closes on Britain's top job

By Elizabeth Piper and William James
Updated June 19 2019 - 7:03am, first published 7:01am
Boris Johnson has won 126 votes in the second round of the contest to replace the UK prime minister.
Boris Johnson has won 126 votes in the second round of the contest to replace the UK prime minister.

Former London mayor Boris Johnson is a step closer to becoming Britain's next prime minister, winning 40 per cent of votes in the second round of a contest on a firm promise to leave the EU by October 31.

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