Johnson and Sunak lead the polls to succeed Truss

Johnson and Sunak could be candidates to replace TrussGettyThe former prime minister returns from vacation and leads the polls among parliamentariansGroundhog day. Britain’s Conservatives are preparing to elect a new Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss just six weeks after taking office. The déjà vu is served. The polls are starting to work and, according to experts, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his former finance minister Sunak are leading the polls. According to the British press, both politicians would have received – or would be close to obtaining – at least the support of 50 deputies each, which means half of the 100 they need to present their candidacy. Johnson has actually returned early from his vacation to “look at” the “possibilities.” Johnson’s main supporter is Jacob Rees-Mogg, the trade minister. Sunak has also had support on Friday morning from many Conservative MPs. Leading in the polls early on is critical for voters to make up their minds, experts say. Although boredom is important. Brexit has ended in record time with prime ministers at an unusual speed. On this occasion the parliamentarians will be the ones who decide the two favorite contenders to replace Truss. Endorsing Sunak, East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds tweeted: “For trust, safety and unity; lead our country through difficult times, the choice is clear. I am supporting @RishiSunak.”For confidence, trust and unity; to lead our country through difficult times – the choice is clear. I’m backing @RishiSunak— Damian Hinds (@DamianHinds) October 21, 2022 Shortly before 8:30 am, Johnson was leading the support with more than 50 MPs having declared their support although Sunak was close to 40, according to the Evening Standard newspaper. UK 🇬🇧 (People Polling 21 Oct): Johnson favorite of Conservative voters 🥇 Boris Johnson 38%
🥈 Rishi Sunak 20%
🥉 Penny Mordaunt 8%
🔵 Ben Wallace 4%
🔵 Kemi Badenoch 3%
🔵 Jeremy Hunt 2%
🔵 Suella Braverman 2%
🔵 Sajid Javid 1%https://t.co/Uc3qDr6Nq3 #UK— EM-electomania.es (@electo_mania) October 21, 2022