Tory leadership race hots up as Mel Stride becomes fourth candidate bidding to replace Rishi Sunak
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The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.
The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.