Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson He already has more than 100 supports from conservative deputies that he needs to access, if he wishes, the primaries of the Conservative Party in order to replace Liz Truss at the head of the formation and the Government, sources from his campaign indicated this Saturday. to BBC.
Johnsonwho arrived in the United Kingdom this Saturday after a vacation in the Dominican Republic, has not officially indicated whether he will present his candidacyalthough you have until 2:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. Spanish peninsular time) this Monday to do so, according to the new regulations.
Meanwhile, former Economy Minister Rishi Sunak has also passed the 100-endorsement barrier, but has not confirmed whether or not he will run for leadership, the media reports.
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The party has started this internal process after Truss announced his resignation on Thursday as a result of the turbulence that its economic program, with tax cuts that it was later forced to reverse, caused in the financial markets.
Applicants must have the support of 100 conservative deputies (out of a total of 357).
Johnson resigned last July after a rebellion by numerous members of his Executive over the party scandal at the official Downing Street residence during the pandemic.
The only deputy who has already confirmed her intention to present her candidacy is the Conservative leader in the House of Commons and former Defense Minister Penny Mordauntso far with 21 supports.
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In the event that there are three candidates, the “Tory” deputies will have the opportunity to vote. The last two that remain -unless one of these withdraws- will be submitted to online voting by the members of the formation before the name of the winner is made official on the 28th.
