British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is considered one of the early favorites to become the new leader of the Conservative Party. After Trussi, member of parliament Rehman Chishti also registered for the race on Sunday.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says that he will run for the next leader of the Conservative Party and compete for the position of Prime Minister.
– I step forward because I can lead, see things through to the end and make difficult decisions. I have a clear vision of where we should be, and the experience and determination to take us there, Truss writes in his comment.
The 46-year-old Truss is considered one of the early favorites in the Conservative leadership race.
If Truss were to be elected prime minister, he promises, among other things, to cut taxes.
A dozen aspirants for prime minister and party leadership
So far, a total of eleven politicians from the party have signed up for the leadership race of the Conservative Party.
Last week, the British government was shaken by a wave of numerous resignations, of which the prime minister Boris Johnson drew his own conclusions and announced on Thursday that he would leave the leadership of his party.
At the moment, in addition to Trussi, the prime minister’s position is also being sought by the trade minister Penny MordauntMember of Parliament Rehman Chishtiformer health ministers Sajid Javid and Jeremy HuntMinister of Transport Grant Shappsthe Treasury minister Nadhim Zahawiparliamentarian Steve Bakerparliamentarian Tom Tugendhat and Chancellor of the Exchequer Suella Bravermanas well as the former Minister of Finance Rishi Sunak.
Johnson has said that he will continue as prime minister until a successor is chosen. At least the Labor Party, the Liberal Democrats and some of the Conservatives have demanded that Johnson resign as Prime Minister immediately.
The committee decides on the implementation and schedule of the chairman’s competition
The committee consisting of rank-and-file representatives of the Conservative Party will meet on Monday to decide on the schedule and implementation of the party’s presidential race.
The deadline for nominations is expected to be set by Tuesday evening at the Monday meeting of the so-called 1922 Committee.
Strict campaigning for the presidency of the party has been estimated to last even months.
Committee treasurer Geoffrey Clifton-Brown believes that the number of candidates will be reduced to two before the parliament’s summer break starting next week.