Following Boris Johnson’s resignation as British Prime Minister, several candidates have come forward as replacements. See who they are.
Mr Johnson was forced out of Number 10 on Thursday following a revolt within the ruling Conservative Party which saw more than 55 MPs resign from their posts.
Stream more global news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 But some senior members have called for him to step aside in the expected up to two-month procedure to decide on the next leader. “It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new Prime Minister,” Mr Johnson said at No. 10 Downing Street.
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