The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accelerated today as five more candidates announced their intention to run for the post, with many promising lower taxes and a clean start after a scandal-ridden Johnson administration.
Johnson said on Thursday he would step down as prime minister after lawmakers and cabinet colleagues rioted at meetings in his country over his involvement in a series of scandals, including violations of the Covid-19 lockdown rules. Downing Street office.
He said he would stay until a new leader was elected.
A member of the conservative party committee that sets the rules for the leadership elections said on Sunday the final result will be announced in September.
Minor (non-governmental) Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt officially announced her nomination today, joining Transport Minister Grant Shapps, Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi, and former ministers Jeremy Hunt and Sajid Javid, who announced their leadership candidates in a timely manner to newspapers today. brings the total to nine.
“This is a critical turning point for our country. I believe a socialist or socialist-led coalition government in the next election will be a disaster for Britain,” Mordaunt said in a statement. Said. “We have to win the next election.”
The 1922 Conservative Party MPs Committee, which sets rules for the party in parliament, will set the definitive timeline after its meeting on Monday.
source: Noticias
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