Britain's House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt has become the first person to declare their intention to replace Liz Truss as Conservative party leader and Prime Minister. Truss announced her resignation on Thursday.
Mordaunt took to Twitter on Friday to say, "I've been encouraged by support from colleagues who want a fresh start, a united party and leadership in the national interest."
Candidates for party leader need the backing of at least 100 of the 357 Conservative members of parliament. Nominations will close on Monday.
Local media say former finance minister Rishi Sunak and former prime minister Boris Johnson are planning to run.
They report that Sunak currently has more than 70 endorsements, while Johnson has more than 40 and Mordaunt about 20.
If only one candidate secures 100 nominations, that candidate automatically becomes party leader.
Should there be two or more candidates, lawmakers will cast ballots and party members will vote online. The result would be announced on Friday.
Mordaunt took to Twitter on Friday to say, "I've been encouraged by support from colleagues who want a fresh start, a united party and leadership in the national interest."
Candidates for party leader need the backing of at least 100 of the 357 Conservative members of parliament. Nominations will close on Monday.
Local media say former finance minister Rishi Sunak and former prime minister Boris Johnson are planning to run.
They report that Sunak currently has more than 70 endorsements, while Johnson has more than 40 and Mordaunt about 20.
If only one candidate secures 100 nominations, that candidate automatically becomes party leader.
Should there be two or more candidates, lawmakers will cast ballots and party members will vote online. The result would be announced on Friday.
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Conservative Party leader Liz Truss has resigned, and Penny Mordaunt has declared her intention to run for the position as well as Prime Minister. Candidates require the support of at least 100 of the 357 Conservative MPs; nominations close on Monday. Notable contenders include Rishi Sunak with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221022_08/
Date: Oct. 22, 2022
Created: 2022/10/22 19:11
Updated: 2025/12/09 12:27
Last Read: 2022/10/22 19:21