United Kingdom: Boris Johnson gives up running to become Prime Minister again

The former British leader was among the favorites to take the helm of Downing Street, after the resignation of Liz Truss. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday evening that he would give up running in the campaign for Downing Street, leaving the free way for the big favorite Rishi Sunak to succeed, barring a new twist, Liz Truss. not govern effectively if you don’t have a united party in parliament,” he said in a statement, saying he had had the 100 endorsements from Tory MPs that were essential to continue the race. Boris Johnson, who had resigned in July, carried away by a succession of scandals, had returned Saturday from his vacation in the Dominican Republic, reinforcing the hypothesis of a candidacy. But he had not officially announced that he would run for this campaign, which takes place following the resignation of Liz Truss on Thursday after only 44 days in office. “I believe I have a lot to offer” In his press release, Boris Johnson claims that he had obtained 102 sponsorships from Conservative MPs, more than the 100 needed to continue the campaign. He explains that he contacted the two declared candidates, Rishi Sunak whom he saw on Saturday evening, and also Penny Mordaunt. “I had hoped that we could come together in the national interest but unfortunately we have not been able to find a way to do so,” he wrote. “Therefore, I fear that the best thing is not to not to continue” this race and “to give my support” to the person who will win. “I believe that I have a lot to offer, but I am afraid that this is just not the right time”, he writes. again.”I believe that I am well placed to ensure a Conservative victory in 2024″, also writes Boris Johnson in this press release, referring to the legislative elections which must take place in two years.