Freshwater Strategy Director Michael Turner says he thinks members of the Conservative Party see UK Foreign Secretary Lizz Truss as someone who will protect Boris Johnson’s legacy.
The gap between her and the second candidate, former chancellor Rishi Sunak, has narrowed – but time might be running out for him with majority having already voted.
“The interesting thing about this poll is it shows that if Boris Johnson was on the ticket today, he would beat both candidates,” Mr Turner told Sky News Australia. “So, he is still very, very popular with the membership, and that might well be the reason why Liz Truss is also ahead, because remember she’s still in the government.
“She’s still part of Boris Johnson’s government, she didn’t resign, and she is almost the unofficial approved candidate for Number 10 if you like.”
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