Rishi Sunak front runner for next PM of Britain
The turmoil in British politics continues. Rishi Sunak, a former finance minister of Indian origin, could be the next prime minister of Britain. Sunak announced his candidature for the post of PM on Sunday, while Boris Johnson has announced not to contest the election. Voting for the post of PM is to be held today.
Rishi Sunak has the support of about 144 MPs. If Sunak wins the election, he will be the first prime minister of Indian origin in Britain. Let us tell you that to become PM, at least the figure of 100 is required. Sunak is way ahead of Penny Mordaunt. Mordaunt is said to have the support of only a few MPs. Sunak has come a long way in the race for the post of PM.
Supporters of former PM Boris Johnson claimed that he had the support of 100 MPs, but later Johnson announced not to contest the election. The voting to decide next Prime Minister of UK will be held on October 24 (Monday). The results will be announced on Friday, October 28.
Boris Johnson resigned from the post of PM only a few months ago. Liz Truss became PM after Johnson’s resignation. Then Sunak had also presented a strong claim. However, now after the resignation of Truss, it is believed that Sunak will become the PM.
