With Johnson quitting as UK PM, who could replace him: Here are a few names

Sajid Javid, Rishi Sunak, Ben Wallace are among the few probables who could replace Johnson for the top job in UK govt

Boris Johnson resigned as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, bringing an end to a turbulent two and half years in office and triggering a search for a new leader.

Below is a summary of some of those who could be in the frame to replace him. However, there is no clear favourite and they are not listed in order of likely prospects.

Liz Truss

The foreign secretary is the darling of the ruling Conservative Party's grassroots and has regularly topped polls of party members carried out by the website Conservative Home.

Truss has a carefully cultivated public image and