Rishi Sunak has said he would put the UK on a "crisis footing" on day one as PM, as he and Liz Truss continue their pitch to lead the Conservative Party.
In an interview with the Times, the former chancellor said the country faced a national emergency, including on the economy, the NHS and migration.
He will set out plans to tackle the NHS backlog when he gives a speech later.
Meanwhile, Ms Truss has announced plans for a "bonfire" of EU laws retained after Brexit.
She has promised to scrap or replace all such laws which she argues hinder growth by the end of 2023.
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