Rishi Sunak confirms Tory leadership bid joining Penny Mordaunt in the running
Rishi Sunak has confirmed his candidacy to replace Liz Truss as Conservative leader and prime minister. The former chancellor, who lost out on his bid previously to Ms Truss,He said: “The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a profound economic crisis. That’s why I am standing to be Leader of the Conservative Party and your next Prime Minister. I want to fix our economy, unite our Party and deliver for our country.
Candidates for the leadership must receive the support of at least 100 Conservative MPs in order to be listed on the ballot, and Mr Sunak reportedly had 124 before declaring his candidacy. The only other candidate who has formally declared their participation so far isWhile there is rising support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to run for office once more, he has not yet made any formal announcement.
“I have the track record of delivery, a clear plan to fix the biggest problems we face and I will deliver on the promise of the 2019 manifesto. There will be integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level of the government I lead and will work day in and day out to get the job done.“I am asking you for the opportuity to help fix our problems. To lead our Party and country towards the next General Election, confident in our record, firm in our convictios and ready to lead again.
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