Roundup: Race to win keys to Downing Street hots up as gap between rivals narrows
(WorldNews China)

LONDON, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Boris Johnson, Britain`s former foreign secretary, remains favorite to become the new occupant of 10 Downing Street, but latest odds show the gap between him and his trailing rival has narrowed. Current Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has been given new hope of catching up and overtaking Johnson in the race to become Theresa May`s successor as Britain`s prime minister. Johnson`s lead has started to slip following an escalation in Hunt`s campaign, and the fallout from a highly publicized domestic incident at the weekend between Johnson and his...