How the next Conservative party leader will be chosen

First-round vote

13 July

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

Run-off votes

From 14 July

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

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

First-round vote

13 July

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

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

Members decide*

Result expected 5 September

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