May 'Surging Ahead' In Tory Contest - Poll

Theresa May has a commanding lead in the race to become the next prime minister, with six out of 10 Conservatives backing her, latest polling suggests. Recriminations over Michael Gove's decision to pull his support for Boris Johnson and stage his own bid for the top job appear to have dented his prospects of taking on the Home Secretary in the final vote. The ICM poll for The Sun on Sunday found Mrs May was backed by 60% of Tory voters, with Justice Secretary Mr Gove second on 10 points and Ene