Rory Stewart announced he was running as an independent candidate just hours after he stepped down as a Member of Parliament.

Former Cumbria MP quits Mayor of London race

The former Tory leadership hopeful announced the news just hours after he resigned as an MP. 

Rory Stewart quits Tories to run for London Mayor

Rory Stewart has formally resigned following Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister. 

After failing to gain enough support from Tory MPs, Rory Stewart, was eliminated from the race, leaving Johnson, Javid, Hunt and Gove.

The Penrith and The Border MP received 37 votes.

The International Development Secretary has overtaken Jeremy Hunt, according to online bookmakers Betfair.

Rory Stewart said the hedgehog shouldn't be Britain's national animal because it rolls into a ball when confronted with danger.

The full results and percentages from Penrith and the Border, where Rory Stewart held onto the seat for the Conservatives.