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4 contenders battle in bitter race to replace Boris Johnson

Lawmaker Graham Brady, third from left, chairman of the 1922 Committee, announces the results of the fourth ballot round in the Conservative Party leadership contest, in the Houses of Parliament, London, Tuesday July 19, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

From left, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace attend a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in London, Tuesday July 19, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)

The Elizabeth Tower also known as Big Ben, at Parliament in London, Monday, July 18, 2022. Conservative lawmakers will hold another elimination vote Monday to reduce the number of candidates to replace Boris Johnson from five to four. Britain's next leader is expected to be announced on Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

From left, Britain's Health Secretary Stephen Barclay, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Simon Case, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries take part in a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in London, Tuesday July 19, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)

4 contenders battle in bitter race to replace Boris Johnson