Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson's leadership faces a fresh leadership crisis tonight after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid dramatically quit the cabinet. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing another leadership crisis after Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak both resigned this evening Boris Johnson was the only member of the Cabinet in negative territory in a ConservativeHome grassroots poll last month Liz Truss: Instagram-friendly Foreign Secretary who loves a Maggie-themed photo 46-year-old Foreign Secretary and South West Norfolk MP Has persistently been linked with a leadership challenge Has used role to recreate some classic images of ex-PM Margaret Thatcher Has faced a tough time with comments on the Ukraine conflict Ms Truss has been regularly linked with a tilt at No10. Jeremy Hunt: Former Cabinet minister who wants another go after losing to Boris in 2019 Former foreign secretary and longest-serving health secretary in history 53-year-old lost heavily to Mr Johnson in 2019 leadership vote final Former Remainer who has become a convert to the Brexit cause Has made no secret of desire to run again with increasingly high profile Jeremy Hunt lost heavily to Boris Johnson in the 2019 leadership election that followed the resignation of Theresa May. Ben Wallace: Hawkish Defence Secretary who has talked tough about 'tonto' Putin 52-year-old former British Army officer is Defence Secretary He is currently the most popular minister with the Tory grassroots Sandhurst-educated father of three has led efforts to arm Ukraine to fight off the Russian invasion Was targeted by Russian pranksters who managed to speak to him on a video call in March Currently the most popular minister with Tory grassroots, according to the Conservative Home website. Penny Mordaunt: popular Brexiteer trade minister who pointedly refused to back Boris today Trade minister and Royal Navy reservist who backed Jeremy Hunt in 2019 Ignored other ministers tweeting support for PM to instead write about D-Day She was the first woman to serve as defence secretary and was also international trade secretary Appeared on reality TV show in 2014 wearing just a swimsuit Penny Mordaunt has already emerged as possibly one of the least subtle potential candidates to run.

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Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister — the …

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to be Britain’s next prime minister. …

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory party leadership race, quashing comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has announced that he will not stand for the Tory leadership contest, British media reported on Monday. Boris Johnson said that despite having the support of the MPs required to run, he said "this would simply not be the right thing to do" as "you can't govern effectively unless you have a united party in Parliament", BBC reported. …

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has hinted at a return to 10 Downing Street following UK prime minister's Liz Truss resignation. Boris Johnson In UK PM Race: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks, at Gatwick Airport, near London, Britain. Several Tory MPs have expressed opposition to Boris Johnson’s return, calling it to be the “end of the Conservative party”, in case he …

Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak: Who do UK leaders dislike more
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak: Who do UK leaders dislike more

India Today  

In a high political drama in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister, supporters of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson claimed that their leader enjoys the backing of 100 MPs. Boris Johnson has enough support to enter the race to become Britain's next prime minister, his ally and Conservative lawmaker James Duddridge said on Saturday. Former Conservative party …

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — The lightning-fast race to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister got even wilder Saturday as former leader Boris Johnson jetted back to the U.K amid speculation he will run to reclaim his former job. Former Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, said Saturday morning that it was “difficult to see” how Johnson could become prime minister again when …

Indian-origin MP Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian-origin MP Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM

Live Mint  

Priti Patel, who has served as British Home Secretary under former prime minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet, has endorsed Boris Johnson as the best-placed candidate to replace Liz Truss at 10 Downing Street. The 50-year-old politician took to Twitter to say that the former prime minister had a 'proven track record' of getting the big decisions right, in an apparent attempt …

Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Several British lawmakers, including scandal-tarnished former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, jockeyed for support Friday to become the country’s next leader following the implosion of Liz Truss’ historically short-lived government. Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester, said Conservatives who thought Johnson could solve their problems “don’t live in a reality-based community.” …

Could Boris Johnson become prime minister again?
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Boris Johnson become prime minister again?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Only days ago, Mr Johnson – who served as prime minister for just over three …

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support on Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation's leader. Johnson ally Nadine Dorries said the party should pick him because “he is a known winner” who led the Conservatives to a big election victory in 2019. “And …

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak came second in the last race Mr Sunak allies …

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so
2 years, 2 months ago

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so

LA Times  

Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, scrambled to scoop up support Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation’s leader. Johnson, who remained a lawmaker after Truss became prime minister last month, has not said whether he will run, but his allies in Parliament are working to gather support. The party’s …

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

NPR  

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is …

Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

A leadership election will be completed within the next week to choose a successor to Liz Truss after she announced her resignation following just 45 days in office, and became the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. These are the potential names to watch in the race to succeed Liz Truss: Rishi Sunak The United Kingdom’s former finance minister was …

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Who will be the next PM? UK to find out today
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Who will be the next PM? UK to find out today

Hindustan Times  

The UK will finally find out Boris Johnson’s successor as prime minister on Monday, after a bitter Conservative Party contest between Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak before taking part in the BBC Conservative Party leadership debate in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Truss, 47, is the bookmakers’ odds-on favorite to become …

Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street
2 years, 4 months ago

Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street

Al Jazeera  

Liz Truss will become the new leader of the British Conservative Party, and will therefore succeed Boris Johnson as the United Kingdom’s new prime minister. As the leadership race culminated on Monday, the debate about Johnson’s legacy will linger long after he is formally replaced by Truss on Tuesday. Johnson hesitated before imposing a nationwide lockdown in March 2020; experts …

Britain is plunging deeper into crisis by the day, but its government is missing in action
2 years, 4 months ago

Britain is plunging deeper into crisis by the day, but its government is missing in action

CNN  

London CNN — The United Kingdom is enduring a summer of misery as its beloved health service descends into crisis, inflation soars, taps run dry and strikes halt trains. So why, then, are Johnson’s allies saying it is for the next Prime Minister to take action on providing financial support for those suffering amid the cost-of-living crisis, given the urgency …

Who is Liz Truss, the favourite to become Britain’s next PM?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is Liz Truss, the favourite to become Britain’s next PM?

Al Jazeera  

Truss, now foreign chief, remained loyal to Boris Johnson as he faced a rebellion and is promising the public tax cuts. Liz Truss, a right-wing politician of the Conservative Party, is currently favourite to become Britain’s next prime minister, to replace scandal-hit Boris Johnson. Sunak will be doing all he can to appeal to the membership.” As foreign secretary, Truss …

UK’s next Prime Minister: Final two candidates and their chances of becoming Tory leader
2 years, 5 months ago

UK’s next Prime Minister: Final two candidates and their chances of becoming Tory leader

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss continue in their fight to become the next prime minister as they plan to go head to head at a number of hustings events this week. In a previous appearance, Mr Sunak previously attacked Ms Truss's plans for vast tax cuts on July 29 as he faced a grilling by Andrew Neil live on Channel …

Sunak, Truss in runoff to replace Boris Johnson as UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Sunak, Truss in runoff to replace Boris Johnson as UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party on Wednesday chose former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss — a fiscal moderate and a low-tax crusader — as the two finalists in a party election to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The result came just after the divisive, unrepentant Johnson, who has plunged his party into turmoil, ended his …

How a change in leadership could affect UK’s Conservative Party
2 years, 5 months ago

How a change in leadership could affect UK’s Conservative Party

Al Jazeera  

With Johnson’s resignation as the party’s leader, observers wonder whether the Tories will change their direction. “Any discussion of the Conservatives’ ideological position needs to be prefaced by the idea that there are at least two dimensions that matter – the conventional economic dimension of higher taxes/bigger government vs lower taxes/smaller government; and the second cultural dimension that some people …

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are final candidates in race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are final candidates in race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson will be succeeded as prime minister of the United Kingdom by either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss after the Conservative Party leadership race was on Wednesday narrowed down to the final two candidates. Both candidates who made it to the final two in the Conservative party leadership contest served in Johnson’s government, and could therefore …

Race to replace Boris Johnson down to final 3 contenders
2 years, 5 months ago

Race to replace Boris Johnson down to final 3 contenders

Associated Press  

LONDON — The fractious race to replace Boris Johnson as Britain’s prime minister entered an unpredictable endgame Tuesday as three candidates for Conservative Party leader were left battling for the two spots in a run-off vote. After the latest vote knocked Badenoch out, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak led the shrinking field of candidates and had all but secured his …

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division. She said voters “are fed up with us not delivering, they are fed up with unfulfilled promises …

Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close
2 years, 5 months ago

Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nominations in the race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson closed on Tuesday, with eight Conservative lawmakers securing enough support from their colleagues to make the first ballot. The opposition Labour Party called for the House of Commons to hold a no-confidence vote in Johnson this week, but the government refused to allow it, saying it was …

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Eight out of eleven Tory MPs qualified to enter the race to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the U.K., after securing the support of at least 20 of their colleagues by the time voting closed on Tuesday evening. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr. Sunak defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson, at an event to launch …

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Eight politicians are vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. These are the contenders who have secured support from at least 20 Conservative lawmakers to progress to Wednesday’s run-off votes: ___ RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 42, is the best-known of the party’s potential leaders and a favorite of …

new UK prime minister to replace Boris Johnson to be announced on September 5
2 years, 5 months ago

new UK prime minister to replace Boris Johnson to be announced on September 5

The Hindu  

The new U.K. Prime Minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative party said on Monday, with 11 hopefuls currently vying for the job. But a poll of grassroots members by the influential ‘ConservativeHome’ website released on Monday showed strong support for less high-profile candidates, with former defence minister Penny Mordaunt holding …

Contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — A crowded field of contenders is vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. ___ SAJID JAVID, FORMER HEALTH SECRETARY Javid, 52, has wide experience in government having held the posts of health secretary, Treasury chief and home secretary as well as leading departments for business, culture and housing. ___ JEREMY …

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report

ABP News  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to back any of the candidates running to succeed him on Monday, saying he didn't want to jeopardize their prospects, news agency Reuters reported. In his first media appearance after stepping down as PM, Johnson said, "I wouldn't want to damage anybody's chances by offering my support." 11 Candidates To Race To Succeed Boris …

UK’s foreign secretary Truss enters race to become next PM
2 years, 5 months ago

UK’s foreign secretary Truss enters race to become next PM

Al Jazeera  

British foreign secretary Liz Truss has entered the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, joining 10 other hopefuls in an increasingly bitter and unpredictable contest. Setting out her pitch to the Conservative Party’s 200,000 members who will decide the outcome of the contest, Truss said she would reverse the recent rise in National Insurance contributions and signalled a …

Who are the top contenders in race to replace Boris Johnson as UK PM?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who are the top contenders in race to replace Boris Johnson as UK PM?

Live Mint  

A total of nine Conservative MPs have so far launched their bid to replace Boris Johnson as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. The early favourite is former finance minister Rishi Sunak, who launched his campaign Friday after helping to kickstart the cabinet revolt that led to Johnson's forced resignation Thursday. Sunak and former health minister Sajid Javid …

Liz Truss, UK Foreign Secretary, launches bid for Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss, UK Foreign Secretary, launches bid for Prime Minister

CNN  

CNN — British Member of Parliament Liz Truss has joined the race to replace Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party, outlining her campaign in an op-ed published Sunday in The Telegraph. “Under my leadership, I would start cutting taxes from day one to take immediate action to help people deal with the cost of living,” she wrote. “As …

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson
2 years, 5 months ago

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson

NPR  

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party's leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defense Minister Ben Wallace said after "careful consideration" and discussion with colleagues and …

U.K. transport minister latest Tory MP to unveil bid to replace Johnson
2 years, 5 months ago

U.K. transport minister latest Tory MP to unveil bid to replace Johnson

The Hindu  

Britain’s transport secretary on Saturday became the fifth Conservative MP to launch a bid to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a long-shot addition to the growing and already acrimonious leadership race. Other candidacies Alongside Mr. Sunak, attorney general and arch-Brexiteer Suella Braverman, the relatively unknown former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and backbench Tory MP Tom Tugendhat have announced their candidacies. …

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks
2 years, 6 months ago

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak formally launched his campaign to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, leaping to the front of what is set to be a large pack of Conservative Party contenders — even as some party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished Johnson out of office before his replacement is elected over the …

Former U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

Former U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson

The Hindu  

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday he was running to replace Boris Johnson after he announced the previous day he would stand down as Prime Minister. That's why I'm standing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and your prime minister," Mr. Sunak said in a campaign video released on Twitter. #Ready4Rishi Sign up 👉 …

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM
2 years, 6 months ago

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – Penny Mordaunt …

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation
2 years, 6 months ago

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation

The Hindu  

Britain’s Labour party on Friday threatened a bid to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of Downing Street immediately, following his resignation in the face of a cabinet uprising. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said the main opposition party aimed to trigger a vote of no confidence in parliament if the Tories do not get rid of Mr. Johnson immediately. …

UK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to be new Conservative leader
2 years, 6 months ago

UK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to be new Conservative leader

Al Jazeera  

Former UK finance minister announces bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said he will step down. British former finance minister Rishi Sunak has announced he is running to replace Boris Johnson, three days after helping to launch the cascade of resignations that brought the prime minister down. Johnson announced on Thursday that he would stand down as prime …

UK Political Crisis Updates: Boris Johnson Resigns, to Stay British PM Until New Leader Elected
2 years, 6 months ago

UK Political Crisis Updates: Boris Johnson Resigns, to Stay British PM Until New Leader Elected

News 18  

UK Political Crisis LIVE Updates: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as Conservative party leader on Thursday after days of political crisis following a string of defections from ministers and his party’s lawmakers who said he was no longer fit to govern. “Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today — he will continue as prime minister until the autumn,” …

What’s next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet
2 years, 6 months ago

What’s next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt. Johnson has resigned as party leader, but he is still prime minister until his successor is elected. He appointed several new Cabinet ministers on Thursday to replace those he has lost, and said they would “serve as I will until a …

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 6 months ago

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson on Thursday ‘officially’ resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister. In his resignation speech from outside of his official residence in 10 Downing Street, he stated, “It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and …

Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson wanted to be like his hero Winston Churchill: a larger-than-life character who led Britain through a time of crisis. An investigation by senior civil servant Sue Gray criticized “failures of leadership and judgment” in Johnson’s government for allowing multiple rule-breaking gatherings in 2020 and 2021. A sympathetic biographer, Andrew Gimson, called Johnson “the man who takes …

Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They both took swipes at Mr Johnson’s integrity, with Mr …

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson is scheduled to resign as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, bringing an end to a turbulent two and half years in office and triggering a search for a new leader. RISHI SUNAK Sunak, who resigned as finance minister on Tuesday saying the British public "rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously", was until last year …

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen

Live Mint  

On July 7, Boris Johnson was scheduled to step down as prime minister, starting the process of electing a new leader for the United Kingdom. The procedure for selecting Johnson's replacement will go as follows: This summer will see a Conservative leadership election, and a new prime minister will be in office by the time of the party conference in …

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street. Johnson, 58, will remain in charge at 10 Downing Street until the process of electing a new leader is …

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?
2 years, 6 months ago

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?

CNN  

London CNN — The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ramping up, with 11 candidates declaring their intention to run, many on platforms of lowering taxes and promises to clean up government following Johnson’s crisis-plagued leadership. His stock sank earlier this year after revelations that he broke Covid regulations to attend the prime minister’s birthday party on …

UK Conservatives say ‘toxic’ Boris Johnson should be replaced now
2 years, 6 months ago

UK Conservatives say ‘toxic’ Boris Johnson should be replaced now

Al Jazeera  

Calls for Johnson’s replacement grow after he announced his resignation but defied pressure to step down immediately. Former British Prime Minister John Major has added his voice to calls for Boris Johnson to be replaced immediately, rather than be allowed to remain as a caretaker leader, saying that Johnson’s cabinet may struggle to “restrain him”. Johnson announced on Thursday his …

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