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Boris Johnson meets MPs amid Tory leadership speculation

Conservative MPs Ben Wallace and Jake Berry have been spotted at Boris Johnson's home amid speculation he could become the next party leader.

Earlier, pro-Brexit former defence secretary Liam Fox became the first Conservative to announce he may put himself forward to replace David Cameron when he stands down shortly.

Mr Johnson is widely expected to stand, while Theresa May, George Osborne, and Michael Gove are also likely to contend the top job.

Mr Cameron announced his intention to resign as prime minister after the country voted to leave the EU, saying his successor should be in place by October.

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Conservative leadership contest gathers momentum

The Conservative leadership contest gathered momentum today as the search for David Cameron's replacement begun.

Conservative MPs Ben Wallace and Jake Berry were spotted at Boris Johnson's Oxfordshire home amid speculation he could become the next party leader.

Elsewhere, former defence secretary Liam Fox admitted he is "thinking about" standing for the Tory leadership.

ITV News political correspondent Carl Dinnen reports:

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