The Metro: Tugendhat knocked out Tory as the race to become Conservative Party leader has been whittled down to four candidates.

Tom Tugendhat was eliminated from the battle to become the next prime minister after he received just 31 votes in tonight’s third ballot of Tory MPs.

Rishi Sunak came out on top with 115 votes, while Penny Mordaunt followed with 82.

Liz Truss wasn’t miles behind Ms Mordaunt with 71 votes, while Kemi Badenoch got 58.

Tom Tugendhat knocked out Tory leadership race with Rishi Sunak emerging favourite again

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