Boris Johnson exited Downing Street in disgrace just last month – but more than a few Tories now want him back, a new YouGov survey has claimed.
Ironically, Ms Truss is facing similar dire numbers to Mr Johnson just before his moving van service was called to Number 10.This compares to the 59% that wanted Mr Johnson out on the eve of his departure. Only 36% wanted him to stay.
Those who voted for Truss to take over are particularly keen on a Johnson return if she did quit, with 44% placing him top of their list of potential successors.supports HTML5 videoBut more than half of these people would prefer if she stuck around, compared to 39% who are done with her. Not all Tory members want Mr Johnson to step up from the backbenches – 23% of them prefer Ms Truss’ leadership rival Rishi Sunak, while 10% want Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
When questioned on who boasted the capability to handle the role of PM from a list of 11 candidates, Mr Johnson still came out on top with 63% backing him.Meanwhile, 54% thought leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt – who
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