Liz Truss Has 90% Chance of Becoming UK’s Next Prime Minister

Foreign secretary clear front-runner to replace Boris Johnson
Rival Rishi Sunak rated a 10% shot to win the top job

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By Damian Shepherd

July 29, 2022 at 11:28 AM UTC

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UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is rated a 90% shot to succeed Boris Johnson as head of the UK Conservative Party and Prime Minister as the leadership race enters its final weeks, according to betting exchange firm Smarkets.