Candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party, the ruling party to replace Prime Minister Truss of the United Kingdom, will be closed late at night on the 24th of Japan time.
So far, former Finance Minister Sunak and House of Commons leader Mordant have expressed their intention to run, and the biggest focus is whether former Prime Minister Johnson, who resigned less than two months ago, will also run for a second term.
The Conservative Party leadership election to replace Prime Minister Truss, who announced his resignation on the 20th of this month, will close at 2:00 pm on the 24th and at 10:00 pm on the 24th Japan time.
So far, former Finance Minister Sunak and House of Commons Majority Leader Mordaunt have announced their intention to run.
The candidacy would need to be endorsed by 100 MPs, with local media reporting more than 140 for Sunak, more than 20 for Mordant and 50 for former Prime Minister Johnson, who has not yet announced his intention to run. It is reported that more than one lawmaker has clarified their support.
While Johnson is divided among Conservative MPs, he remains a firm favorite with his party members.
One lawmaker who supports Mr. Johnson said, ``It is clear that he will run,'' and the biggest focus is whether Mr. Johnson will run for a second term in less than two months after being forced to resign due to a series of scandals. It is
If there is only one candidate in the party leadership election, the new party leader will be decided on the 24th, and if two or more candidates are running, it will be decided on the 28th after voting by lawmakers and online voting by party members.