UK, Boris Johnson retires from the Downing Street race
The former British premier Boris Johnson announced that he will not run for the leadership of the Tories and, therefore, for his return to Downing Street after the resignation of Liz Truss. “In recent days I have been overwhelmed by a large number of people who have suggested that I compete once again for the leadership of the Conservative Party, citizens and colleagues in Parliament – explained Johnson – I was attracted by the fact that less than three years ago I led our party to a massive electoral victory, and I believe I am therefore in a unique position to avoid political elections now ”.
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“A general election – said the former prime minister only a few days ago – would be a further disastrous distraction just when the government must instead focus on the economic difficulties facing families across the country. I think I’m in a good position to get a Conservative victory in 2024, and I can confirm that I have overcome the very high obstacle of 102 preferences“.
Then, however, the change of course: “Over the past few days I have sadly come to the conclusion that this would simply not be the right thing to do. You can’t govern effectively if you don’t have a united party in Parliament “. And he adds: “I contacted both Rishi (Sunak) and Penny (Mordaunt) – because I was hoping we could join in the national interest – unfortunately we haven’t been able to find a way to do this. So the best thing is that my nomination doesn’t go ahead and that I support whoever wins. I think I have a lot to offer, but I’m afraid this isn’t the right time, ”she concluded.
Race for Downing Street: Sunak is a candidate for the post liz Truss
Who will race for the conservatives now? The party began an internal process to choose its new leader after Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday, due to market turmoil caused by her economic program, with tax cuts.
In contention remain the leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, and the former British Minister of Economy, Rishi Sunak, that officially confirmed his candidacy in the primary to take over from the resignation Truss. 42 years old, rampant ex chancellor of the Exchequer well regarded by the marketsSunak announced it on his Twitter account, stating that the UK is facing a “deep economic crisis” and that its goal is to overcome this crisis and unite the Conservative Party.
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