If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?
Live MintBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote on Monday following a series of scandals, including a damning official report about COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties at his official residence. Truss has a carefully cultivated public image and was photographed in a tank last year, evoking a famous 1986 image of Britain's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, who was also captured in such a pose. The 46-year-old spent the first two years of Johnson's premiership as international trade secretary, championing Brexit, and last year was appointed as Britain's lead negotiator with the European Union. PENNY MORDAUNT The former defence minister was sacked by Johnson when he became prime minister after she backed his rival Hunt during the last leadership contest.