Thu, 07 Jul 22 15:35:14 +0000

Let's take a look at a potential successor to Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister.

A few seniors in Johnson's cabinet following the so-called party gate scandal over an illegal rally on Downing Street, ignoring the blockade of the corona virus. Members have quietly begun to prepare for the futureLeadership Contest, worship influential members of Congress and dine with donors who can fund the campaign.

Johnson survived theconfidence voteon June 6, but more than 40% of conservative lawmakers declared that he had lost confidence in his governing ability. .. And in the meantime, the people who most wanted to see his downfall were joking for his work.

On Tuesday,two prominent legislatorsexpected to throw their hats into the ring. Former Deputy Secretary of Johnson whisked in a scandal of sexual misconduct.

A dramatic chain of nearly 60 resignations by lawmakers and government officials continued, eventually forcing Johnson to reluctantly announce his resignation on Thursday

Now that the government is tattered, many bookmakers and the UK speculate on the possibility of his successor. Candidates for leadership go through a round of voting by conservative legislators until only two remain. At that point, members of the Conservative Party across the country will vote. The winner will be the new party leader and then the prime minister.

Here are the potential candidates.

Rishi Sunak

After winning praise for overseeing Britain's first financial response to Covid Estimated to be Johnson's successor for several months. 19 Pandemic.

However,Sunak'sshares reveal that his wife was in non-residential tax status in the UK and had a US green card between the ministers. After that, it sank earlier this year.

His popularity has been hit in recent weeks as Britain has been hit by a living cost crisis. Snacks have been struggling to curb spiral inflation and have been criticized for what the opposition calls a slow and inadequate set of financial measures.

But he is still one of theodds of thebookmaker and likes to take on Johnson's job.

Sajid Javid

"There is reason to question the truth and completeness of what we all said this week as well. At some point, we must conclude that it is sufficient. "

Javid'sresignation speech sounded like a prime minister's pitch and outlined how to reorganize the party for future generations, but whether he will run or not Not clear yet.

MP has run for party leadership twice in the past. Johnson was finally elected in 2016, after Brexit's Referendum, and in 2019.

Liz Truss

Foreign secretaries who have revealed their leadership ambitions in recent years can now stand in pole positions. Liz Trussvoted for Remain in 2016, but since then has become one of the government's biggest euro skeptical voices, with many clamoring for her best job. I am responding.

There are formidable and dedicated teams around her, some of whom previously worked at number 10. This team produces her sophisticated videos and photos that look completely like a politician. She seems to have tried to lead former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher by wearing her head scarf while driving her tank. Her role in responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also increased her profile.

Truss is popular among conservative members who choose the final winner of the contest. However, Johnson's downfall could at the same time hurt anyone in his cabinet, allowing conservative voters to rely on traitors to take the mantle.

Last month, a source working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNN that Tras was attending a "endless meeting with MP" and said, "When the time comes, she will have her own support base. It's alluded to when I'm looking at what it is. " The "" truss office has denied that a secret leadership bid will come.

Penny Modant

The Minister of Trade is one of Johnson's favorite bookmakers. A party member poll published last weekend by the websiteConservativeHomelisted her as her second favorite option after her current defense secretary, Ben Wallace.

Mordaunt first joined Congress in 2010 and then joined the Cabinet under Teresa May to serve as Secretary of International Development and Defense.

After last month's confidence vote,Penny Modantdeclined to comment on whether he supported Johnson and frowned among Westminster observers."I didn't choose this prime minister."

Tom Tugendart

Foreign Affairs Selection Committee Former British military officer who chairsTom TogendartOne of Johnson's most powerful critics, he did not keep his desire to be prime minister secret. Although he has no experience with

cabinets or shadow cabinets, Tugendhat impressed his colleagues with his speech skills and seriousness, especially when talking about the collapse of Afghanistan.

He joined Congress in 2010 after participating in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Nadhim Zahawi

Less than two days after being appointed Prime Minister, on behalf of SunakNadhim ZahawiResigns to Johnson who has made a public call. "Do the right thing and go now," he said in a statement onTwitterattached to the letter to the Prime Minister.

Zahawi, who joined the Cabinet within a year before his promotion, was considered an unlikely choice for the next prime minister. However, his rise under Johnson was rapid and made his mark an early success as a vaccine minister and as an educational secretary in the corona virus outbreak.

Despite voting to leave the European Union in 2016, Zahawi is widely praised by the party's moderates. Importantly, as one conservative source said, "Although he hasn't been in the government long enough to have obvious flaws and still supports Boris after the confidence vote, the association Not very contaminated by. "

Zahawi was born to Kurdish parents in Iraq and came to Britain at the age of nine when his family fled the Saddam Hussein administration. He is believed to be one of the wealthiest politicians in the House and helped establish the polling company YouGov.

Jeremy Hunt

Former Health and Foreign Secretary,Jeremy Huntis a 2019 Leadership Vote for Johnson Lost. Since then, he has styled himself as a counter-measure to Johnson and is arguably the most famous candidate on the party's moderate former remnants.

In a Twitter statement prior to the June confidence vote, Hunt said: Passing the country to others who do not share those values. Today's decision is to change or lose. I vote for change.

Needless to say, Hunt's statement focused primarily on the conservative potential of success in elections under Johnson. Determine the leadership election. However, he brought his luggage and sources from the opposition Labor Party told CNN that he had already written an attack line.

"Can't be Jeremy. Workers can say he's been in health care for six years and failed to prepare for the pandemic. When he was a cultural secretary, he was hacking the phone. Can be said to have rushed to Murdoch. Scandal. He will be crushed. "

Other Candidates

Ben Wallace: Since being appointed Secretary of Defense in 2019,Ben Wallacehas recently been acclaimed for responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Former Army Captain Wallace avoided the scandal and took the lead in a recent poll by Conservative Home, a candidate for Johnson's successor.

Michael Gove:Michael Gove, the minister in charge of Johnson's flagship "Levelling Up" agenda aimed at transforming the forgotten community of Britain. After urging, Johnson, who was dismissed from the Cabinet, resigns. After working closely with Johnson in the 2016 Voting Vacation Campaign, Gove mad his candidacy by running for party leader. Last month he calleda "mistake".

Steve Baker:The anti-green MP, which runs a European research group recognized as a pioneer of hard breakouts, is considering running for prime minister. I confirmed. Steve Bakertold theGuardianthat if he wins, he will dismantle environmental policy and increase the country's gas use and domestic production.

Suella Braverman:The Attorney General has indicated his intention to participate in future contests. In an interview with ITV,Suella Bravermanasked Johnson to resign, saying, "It's my greatest honor," and said he would take part in a leadership race to replace Johnson.