Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt make it through to final round of voting in race to become Prime Minister

The contest to become Britain’s next prime minister will be between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, after Michael Gove was eliminated from the contest.
Boris Johnson leaving the Houses of Parliament ahead of the fifth vote in Conservative party's leadership contest Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA WireBoris Johnson leaving the Houses of Parliament ahead of the fifth vote in Conservative party's leadership contest Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire
Boris Johnson leaving the Houses of Parliament ahead of the fifth vote in Conservative party's leadership contest Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

In the fifth round of voting for the leadership, Mr Johnson scored 160 votes, Mr Hunt 77 and Mr Gove 75.

It means the former two will now be given to the Tory membership to choose the country’s next leader.