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Tory leadership: Theresa May tops first vote but Liam Fox out

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Home Secretary Theresa May has won the first round of voting in the contest to replace David Cameron as the next Conservative leader and prime minister.

Mrs May, who began the race as the frontrunner, got 165 votes. Minister Andrea Leadsom came second with 66.

Michael Gove got 48 votes and Stephen Crabb 34. Liam Fox is eliminated from the race, coming last with 16 votes.

Party members will choose from the two backed by most Tory MPs, with the winner due to be named on 9 September.

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