It's getting crowded in the Tory leader race, Liz Truss joins 10 contenders in a bid to replace Boris Johnson
Liz Truss
United Kingdom's foreign minister Liz Truss has joined the race to become Toryleader and the nation's next prime minister. Truss entered the fractious contest on Sunday, by announcing her candidacy in the Daily Telegraph newspaper. AFP reports that Truss declared that she had "a clear vision of where we need to be, and the experience and resolve to get us there". The foreign minister is the 11th person to enter their bid trying to replace Boris Johnson and as of now, she is seen as the frontrunner in the nail-biting contest. Before Truss, the former defence minister Penny Mordaunt had submitted their stake in the Tory leadership contest.
Watch |Search for UK's new PM begins: Who will replace Boris Johnson? Wallace, Sunak clear favourites
However, as AFP puts it Mordaunt is not among the favourites, but, contests like these can be very unpredictable. More than a dozen lawmakers from the many factions of the conservative party are potentially set to compete and political commenters say few candidates can be "discounted".
The early favourite was former finance minister Rishi Sunak, who drew some strong fire from Johnson loyalists, one of whom even referred to him as "a treacherous bastard."
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress
)
'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
)
After NEET protests, CJP holds crucial strategy meet in Maharashtra to chart national expansion
)
France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India
)
Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'
)
Pakistan inks defence pact with Somalia amid Houthi threat in Bab al-Mandab | Gravitas
)
Cabinet approves ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed biogas production
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
Zendaya and Tom Holland celebrate their marriage with private reception in England
)
Something is lurking under the ships in Strait of Hormuz, and could spawn a 'biological apocalypse'
)
Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match
)
At least 30 Yemeni troops killed in Houthi missile and drone attacks; toll may go up
)
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Who is Shreya Kalra? Meet the social media star who lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy
)
High-profile tennis club kills its long-term resident geese for pooping on the court
)
The Paradise teaser: Nani's intense avatar and stunning visuals impress fans; new release date announced
)
The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement
)
Netanyahu reignites tensions with Lebanon strikes, Iran threatens to hit Gulf states | Gravitas
)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
)
'I would like to support...': Sonam Wangchuk reveals if he will join Jharkhand student protesters in Ranchi
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach
)
Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order
)
Michael 2 plans revealed: Makers to start filming soon with THIS release window
)
Ex top Pakistan official blames economic woes on China: Here's how CPEC became a failure
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
From Jos Buttler to Kieron Pollard, 5 highest run-scorers in T20 cricket
)
India cuts timeline to remove unlawful AI content from 36 to 3 hours. What are the new rules?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
)
US may force more visa applicants to make social media accounts public under Trump's new plan
)
Who is Abhay Kumar Tiwari? The alleged mastermind of Jharkhand exam paper leaks
)
Secret weapon test blamed for US plane crash that killed four | Gravitas
Sajid Javid, former health minister who has also announced his candidacy, and Sunak both announced their resignations late on Tuesday, inspiring others, junior colleagues to do the same. This was the catalyst that led to Boris Johnson announcing his resignation as Tory leader a mere 36 hours later.
But the field is crowded. Jeremy Hunt, the former foreign secretary who came in second to Johnson in the most recent election in 2019, is running again.
Also read |UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace says he will not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader
Grant Shapps, the secretary of transportation, and the recently appointed finance minister Nadhim Zahawi has also put in bids.
They are joined on the increasing list of candidates by the attorney general and ardent Brexiteer Suella Braverman, the relatively obscure former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, and backbenchTory MP Tom Tugendhat.
Rehman Chishti, another Tory MP, also declared his intention to run for leader on Sunday night, bringing the total to 11.
(With inputs from agencies)
Watch WION LIVE HERE:
You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.
