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Boris Johnson pleads for job as MPs vote in leadership spill

Hans van Leeuwen
Hans van LeeuwenEurope correspondent
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London | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote after scores of his MPs submitted letters calling for him to step aside.

The secret ballot is under way in Westminster, with the result due to be announced at 9pm (6am AEST).

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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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