Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart has torn up the political rule book and used a quirky social media campaign to move yet another step closer Tuesday to becoming Britain's unlikeliest prime minister.

Parts of northwest England already hit hard by flooding in recent weeks were under severe flood warnings on Saturday because of forecasts for more heavy rain, with some areas being evacuated.

Parts of northwest England already hit hard by flooding in recent weeks were under severe flood warnings Saturday because of forecasts for more heavy rain, with some areas being evacuated.

Another Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello was in second place at three under through eight holes, with 2009 Open champion Stewart Cink, Germany's former world number one Martin Kaymer, Dustin Johnson of the United States and fellow American Jimmy Walker all at two under after a handful of holes.

Rory Stewart has torn up the political rule book and used a quirky social media campaign to move yet another step closer Tuesday to becoming Britain's unlikeliest prime minister.

Parts of northwest England already hit hard by flooding in recent weeks were under severe flood warnings on Saturday because of forecasts for more heavy rain, with some areas being evacuated.

Parts of northwest England already hit hard by flooding in recent weeks were under severe flood warnings Saturday because of forecasts for more heavy rain, with some areas being evacuated.

Another Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello was in second place at three under through eight holes, with 2009 Open champion Stewart Cink, Germany's former world number one Martin Kaymer, Dustin Johnson of the United States and fellow American Jimmy Walker all at two under after a handful of holes.