Reports suggest the former Prime Minister has asked allies, donors and the team that helped him win the 2019 general election to run his campaign for a return to number ten'.
Boris Johnson is reportedly preparing a campaign to return as Prime Minister. The front page of Friday's edition of The Times newspaper says that "just six weeks after leaving office, the former Prime Minister has asked allies, donors and the team that helped him win the 2019 general election to run his campaign for a return to number ten".
The Conservatives will now scramble to elect a replacement by the end of next week. Allies of former leader Mr Johnson pushed for him to make a return, less than two months after leaving office, while Rishi Sunak, who defeated Ms Truss among MPs in the last contest, is widely expected to stand. Trade minister Sir James Duddridge said he hoped Mr Johnson had enjoyed his holiday but it was “time to come back” as there were a “few issues at the office that need addressing”. But in a sign of how divisive the former premier is, Tory veteran Sir Roger Gale pointed out Mr Johnson was still being investigated for potentially lying to MPs over the partygate scandal.
Tory leadership hopefuls know they will face a daunting task to revive the party’s fortunes. Sir Graham and party chairman Sir Jake Berry set out the process, with nominations for MPs open until 2pm on Monday.
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