Status: 10/22/2022 5:04 PM
According to media reports in Great Britain, former Finance Minister Sunak and former Prime Minister Johnson have also reached the required number of supporters for the attempt to succeed Prime Minister Truss.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who left office after numerous scandals, reportedly had enough support in his group to run again. The BBC and Sky News unanimously reported that they had reached the threshold of 100 supporters and could compete with them.
The Sunday Times’s chief political commentator and The Guardian’s political editor confirmed this on Twitter, citing unidentified sources.
There is no official nomination yet
The 58-year-old has not officially announced his candidacy. He had returned earlier than planned from a vacation in the Caribbean with his family, which has fueled speculation. Johnson also dispersed the Allies that he was ready to run.
Time until noon on Monday
To run for the highest office, candidates need the support of at least 100 deputies. Nominations can be received until noon on Monday. Since the conservative group has 357 members, a maximum of three candidates can be nominated. If more than two candidates establish the necessary threshold, the constituency must be reduced when voting in the parliamentary group.
If there are two finalists next, the party base must vote in an online vote during the week. A decision could be made as early as Friday if a candidate withdraws voluntarily.
sonak? Mordaunt? who else?
Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is currently the preferred candidate, and the first potential candidate, over Unite 100 deputy governors behind you could. He has not yet officially announced his candidacy. Also participating in the race is Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Penny Mordaunt. Recruit supporters.
Truss resigned on Thursday. In early September, she replaced Johnson, who also resigned.
