Ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to stage a political comeback — and join the contest to replace resigning Tory Liz Truss, according to a report.
Johnson is speaking about the possibility with friends because he believes can turn his bruised Conservative Party around in a situation that’s a matter of “national interest,”“Several Tory [members of Parliament] are already suggesting he should replace Truss,” the Times said, citing sources.
Former — and possibly future — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is mulling a comeback, allies say.to be the next PM, including former finance minister Rishi Sunak, who lost to Truss in his bid to replace Johnson over the summer. The results of that vote could be made public by Friday even as officials from other political parties are calling for a general election, the Times said.“I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected,” she said as she faced continuing opposition from within her own party. A successor is set to be picked in the next week and several MPs are expected to throw their hats in the ring.
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