Thu 20 October 2022:
Prime Minister Liz Truss of the UK, who had been under fire for several weeks, finally made the decision to resign.
On Thursday, Truss claimed that following a meeting with Graham Brady, the chairman of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, she had sent her letter of resignation to King Charles.
She stated, ““Given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party,”
She added that she would continue serving as prime minister until a replacement was chosen.
The election for the next British prime minister will take place on October 28, according to a representative of the UK Conservative Party.
Discussions on the potential successors to Truss are already rife in the absence of clarity regarding who will assume the reins.
Boris Johnson
Former prime minister Johnson’s name is doing the rounds even though he was ousted three months ago.
According to Times Political Editor Steven Swinford, Johnson still enjoys the mandate he gained in the 2019 general elections.
“He’s taking soundings but is said to believe it is a matter of national interest,” Swinford said on Twitter.
Jeremy Hunt
Britain’s new Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, who replaced Kwasi Kwarteng earlier this week, could also be considered for the PM post.
The 55-year-old is considered the most powerful figure in the government and is seen as a stable option.
He previously held several senior government positions, including foreign secretary, health secretary and culture secretary.
On Monday, Hunt hinted that he would not run.
Speaking to Sky News: “I rule it out, Mrs Hunt rules it out, three Hunt children rule it out.”
Rishi Sunak
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak, who contended against Truss in this year’s Conservative leadership race, has emerged as the favourite to become the UK’s next prime minister.
According to Sky Bet, Sunak currently has odds of 13/8 in winning the elections.
If he wins, Sunak would be the first Indian-origin person to hold the UK’s highest post.
Penny Mordaunt
Former defence secretary Mordaunt’s name is also being actively considered to helm the PM post.
In this year’s Conservative race, Mordaunt had finished third behind Truss and Sunak.
She is widely viewed as a consensus candidate, and has maintained links with Tory MPs in her current role as leader of the House of Commons.
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