![](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjI5ZmVkMmNhLTFhMTQtNGFlZi1hZDMyLTczN2RmMDg0ZWZiMzo5YTFlNzcxZS04NWU0LTRmZmQtODE3Yi0xYzNjM2Y1NDM0ODQ=.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75&crop=3:2,smart&trim=)
The likely contenders and candidates for the Conservative Party leadership race - from Mel Stride to Priti Patel
The leadership race is finally expected to step out of the shadows. The race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader is expected to kick off this week, as the candidates finally announce their campaigns. With just 121 MPs returned to Westminster after a …