Chair of 1922 Committee says candidates will need 20 MP backers to enter, in attempt to speed up process

A dramatically accelerated Tory leadership contest will begin on Tuesday, with candidates having to attract a higher number of supporters to make it on to the ballot paper.

Sir Graham Brady, the chair of the 1922 Committee, said nominations would open and close on Tuesday, with the first votes on Wednesday and Thursday.

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