Published on 08:47 PM, July 19, 2022

Rishi Sunak wins 4th round in race to become UK PM

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak walks in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley

Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak won the fourth round of voting in the contest to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday.

Lawmaker Kemi Badenoch was eliminated from the contest. The full results are below:

Fourth round votes

Rishi Sunak: 118

Penny Mordaunt: 92

Liz Truss: 86

Kemi Badenoch: 59