O Boris Johnson gained 100 supporters and could take part in the vote to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. BritanniaIt is reported by Sky News.
A source told Sky News that Boris Johnson has over 100 supporters and could therefore be included on the leaderboard.
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The former Prime Minister returned to the UK this morning with his family after a holiday in the Dominican Republic.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to the UK with his wife and children.
His return comes amid speculation that he will take part in the Conservative leadership race.
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Sunak leads the polls
Meanwhile, in a UGov poll, Rishi Sunak appears as the most suitable replacement for Thras with a percentage of 43% compared to Boris Johnson’s 34%. Third in the order of preference is Penny Mordant with a 26% share.
Former Secretary of Defense and Trade Penny Mordant announced on Friday that she also intends to run for the leadership of the ruling party of the United Kingdom.
“I was encouraged by the support of colleagues who want to start a new life, a united party and a leadership that will serve the national interest. I am running for leadership of the Conservative Party and for Prime Minister to unite our country, fulfill our promises and win the next general election,” she wrote on Twitter.
Unite the party.
Deliver the manifest.
Win the general election.#PM4PM pic.twitter.com/v2bdOBFEAC
— Penny Mordaunt (@PennyMordaunt) October 22, 2022
Source: Kathimerini
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