: Rishi Sunak and other contenders who could replace Boris Johnson as British prime minister #IndiaNEWS Most British Prime Ministers would have resigned over any one of the scandals to engulf Boris Johnson’s

Rishi Sunak and other contenders who could replace Boris Johnson as British prime minister #IndiaNEWS
Most British Prime Ministers would have resigned over any one of the scandals to engulf Boris Johnson’s government. Johnson, never one for tradition or rules, rode out nearly every crisis – but the Chris Pincher affair was the final straw. Led by Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, over 50 members of Johnson’s government resigned in a day and a half. Johnson has now resigned as party leader, vowing to remain PM until a new leader is chosen.Johnson was not a typical leader, and his successor will have a difficult job. They will need to strengthen the Conservative party before the next general election (which could come sooner rather than later). They will need to distance themselves from the more problematic aspects of Johnson’s legacy, while steadying the ship and appealing to the electorate. Here are the likely runners and riders for this seemingly impossible task:Ben WallaceWhile not perhaps as well known as some of the candidates, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is considered a serious contender. He has been pivotal in the UK’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and was clear in the run-up to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan that action was needed to evacuate UK citizens and others in danger....Read more

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