Voting has drawn to a close on the UK Conservative Party leadership race, after a six-week campaign by candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
The successor to outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be announced Monday local time.
Ms Truss campaigned heavily on the slashing of taxes while Mr Sunak promised to relieve crippling inflationary pressures.
Polling is indicating a close finish but has Liz Truss edging out Rishi Sunak for the job.
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