UK politics Michael Gove eliminated from Tory leadership race By Blair Dingwall June 20 2019, 6:08pm June 20 2019, 6:08pm Share Michael Gove eliminated from Tory leadership race Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/uk-politics/919258/michael-gove-eliminated-from-tory-leadership-race/ Copy Link Michael Gove has been eliminated from the Tory leadership race. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will battle to become the next prime minister after the final round of voting by Conservative MPs. Mr Johnson dominated the fifth ballot with 160 votes in his favour. Jeremy Hunt remains in the race after securing 77 votes. Gove secured 75.