Local media reported that more than 100 lawmakers supporting former Finance Minister Sunak have surpassed the 100 required to run for the leadership of the ruling Conservative Party to replace British Prime Minister Truss.
On the other hand, more than 50 people have announced their support for former Prime Minister Johnson, who is rumored to be a candidate, so the focus is on whether he can secure the necessary nominations by the deadline on the 24th.
Candidates for the Conservative Party leader election to replace British Prime Minister Truss, who announced his resignation on the 20th, will be closed on the 24th.
It is necessary to get the recommendation of 100 out of 357 MPs to run, and local media reported on the 22nd that about 120 MPs have announced their support for former Finance Minister Sunak.
Sunak lost a runoff vote to Truss in the last leadership election and has so far not announced his candidacy, but is still seen as a frontrunner.
On the other hand, former Prime Minister Johnson, whose trend is attracting attention, returned to the UK from his vacation in the Caribbean on the 22nd.
Mr. Johnson, who appeared outside the airport in his suit and rucksack, raised his hand to the media's call, but quickly got into the car without saying a word.
House Majority Leader Mordaunt has already announced his intention to run for the leadership of the party.
So far, more than 50 lawmakers have announced their support for Mr. Johnson and more than 20 lawmakers for Mr. Mordaunt, so the focus is on whether the two can secure the necessary nominations by the deadline.
If there are two or more candidates, a new party leader will be decided on the 28th after voting by lawmakers and online voting by party members.