article_snippet: Boris Johnson is the favourite among voters to succeed David Cameron, a poll reveals today.
article_snippet: But in a ComRes survey for the Daily Mail, Boris Johnson was backed by 31 per cent of voters, ahead of Mrs May on 17 per cent and Mr Osborne on 12 per cent.
article_snippet: Support for the Mayor among Tory voters was particularly strong –
article_snippet: 36 per cent said Boris Johnson would make the best prime minister, Mr Osborne was on 25 per cent and Mrs May on 18 per cent.
article_snippet: Boris Johnson strongest backing was among Ukip supporters, at 44 per cent – suggesting Boris Johnson would do the best job of regaining support from the Eurosceptic party.
article_snippet: Boris Johnson was also backed by 32 per cent of Labour voters, ahead of Mrs May on 19 per cent, and the Chancellor on 7 per cent.