The leadership race in the Conservative Party resumed after British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned 45 days after taking office. The country’s new Conservative Party Leader and Prime Minister were determined to have the support of 100 deputies in order for the candidates to enter the race. It was announced that Rishi Sunak, the former finance minister, received the support of 100 deputies. It was alleged that Boris Johnson and former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak had secret meetings.
JOHNSON WITHDRAWAL FROM PRIME MINISTER RACE
While all these developments were taking place, the former Prime Minister of England, Boris Johnson, made a surprising decision. Johnson announced that he was withdrawing from the race for prime minister, which started again with the resignation of Lizz Truss.
JOHNSON EXPLAINED
Johnson said in a written statement that he was surprised by the number of people suggesting that he should once again compete for party leadership, both among the public and among friends and colleagues in parliament. Emphasizing that he believes he is in a good position for the Conservative Party to achieve a victory in 2024, Johnson stated that he received the support of 102 deputies, which is necessary for him to run for the party leadership tomorrow.
Although Johnson stated that he could run in this situation and his chances of success are high, “However, I have come to the conclusion recently that unfortunately this is not the right thing to do. You cannot govern effectively unless you have a united party in parliament.” made its assessment.
“NOT THE RIGHT TIME”
Expressing that he met with Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, who officially announced his candidacy for the party leadership, Johnson made the following statements:
“Because I was hoping we could come together for the national interest. Unfortunately we couldn’t find a way to do that. So, I’m afraid it’s best for me not to let my candidacy progress and give my support to what is successful. I believe I have a lot to offer, but unfortunately this is not the right time.”
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CANDIDACY WAS STRICTLY LOOKED IN
The name of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also prominent among those who will participate in the race to become the party leadership and also the new Prime Minister of the country. Even though Johnson did not officially announce his candidacy after interrupting his holiday in the Dominican Republic and returning to England, it was considered certain that the former Prime Minister would participate in the leadership race.
However, there is a possibility that Johnson, who was investigated for violating the quarantine rules in the Prime Minister’s Office No. 10 during the Kovid-19 outbreak, could be expelled from the parliament or be expelled from the parliament, depending on the outcome of the investigation.
STRONGEST CANDIDATES
Candidates must receive the support of at least 100 deputies in the election race to determine the new party leader and the country’s new prime minister. Candidates for the Prime Minister’s Office must apply by 14:00 local time tomorrow. According to the UK media, Sunak stands out as the strongest candidate. It is stated that Sunak, who has not officially announced his candidacy yet, received the support of 100 deputies needed to be a candidate. It is stated that 21 deputies support Mordaunt.
THE LEADER TO BE PRIME MINISTER FOR THE SHORTEST TIME
Unable to resist the pressure to resign in the UK, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on 20 October, 45 days after taking office. Truss, who took office on September 5, went down in the history of the country as the leader who served as prime minister for the shortest time. (AA-UAV)