Tory leadership race whittled down to last three candidates – watch live

After a bruising campaign, in which leading contenders pulled out of further public debates, the Tory leadership race is heading closer to the finish line as four candidates become three.

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak led when MPs cast their ballots in the third round while Tom Tugendhat was the latest to be dropped. Penny Mordaunt came second, foreign secretary Liz Truss was behind her in third and Kemi Badenoch came fourth. 

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[carolinecollett]

I do not know Penny’s views on war alongside America and Nato but whoever wins, the citizens want billions spent here not on weapons of mass destruction

[Greenpoloboy]

I think they are simply voting out the least hated person

[ashleyfairway.]

Liz Truss voted remain and campaigned for remain.

[derekrushton]

"A huge array of talent". LOL. Truss, Penny Who & Sunak.

[watchthepoint]

That is a shame, I thought she was the best candidate to take this country forward

[ArjayMartin]

skip to 8 mins 30 second, you're welcome

[Budanevey]

Someone promised big money for this result...

[keyboarddancers]

We're moving ever closer to the inauguration of our first non white Prime Minister. I hope somebody's ordered plenty of rainbow bunting!