Ex-Cameron strategist Hilton advances in California governor race

British-born Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November after securing 25% in California's top-two primary, displacing billionaire Tom Steyer despite his $215 million self-funded campaign. The former Fox News host and David Cameron's ex-director of strategy is running on eliminating state income tax on first $100,000 earnings and cutting one-third of state spending. Hilton consolidated Republican support with Trump's endorsement, setting up a traditional partisan contest in America's largest state economy. His tax-cutting platform creates a stark policy contrast in a state that sets national regulatory precedent for technology, climate and labour policy.