How the next Conservative party leader will be chosen

Stage 1. Nomination

12 July

A candidate has to be nominated by 20 MPs to make the ballot

Needed to progress

Conservative MPs

Candidate

Stage 2. First-round vote

13 July

Candidates must gain the backing of 30 MPs. Anyone with fewer is eliminated

Stage 3. Run-off votes

From 14 July

Over several more rounds, the candidate with the fewest MP votes is eliminated until two remain

Stage 4. Members decide*

Result expected 5 September

Conservative party members decide between the final two in a straightforward postal ballot

Winner

Conservative party members

Stages

Needed to progress

Candidate

Conservative MPs

1. Nomination

12 July

A candidate has to be nominated by 20 MPs to make the ballot

2. First-round vote

13 July

Candidates must gain the backing of 30 MPs. Anyone with fewer is eliminated

3. Run-off votes

From 14 July

Over several more rounds, the candidate with the fewest MP votes is eliminated until two remain

Conservative party members

Winner

4. Members decide*

Result expected 5 September

Conservative party members decide between the final two in a straightforward postal ballot