Boris Johnson has secured the support of several Conservative MPs, including Priti Patel, who previously called for him to resign in the summer
on Saturday morning from the Dominican Republic, where he was said to be"taking soundings" about a potential return to No 10 after Ms Truss's dramatic resignation on Thursday., whose resignation was key in forcing Mr Johnson's departure from Downing Street in the summer.Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the Commons, formally announced her bid on Friday afternoon.
Similarly, Shaun Bailey, MP for West Bromwich West, tweeted it was"time to #BringBackBoris", but had said he could no longer support him when he was prime minister and called for"fresh leadership". John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, who has indicated he would back Mr Johnson, previously said there was"absolutely no alternative" to him resigning as prime minister and said it was clear he"simply couldn't continue".Jonathan Gullis, who resigned his role as parliamentary private secretary to the Northern Ireland secretary, has also indicated he will support Mr Johnson.
"Therefore, the time has come for the prime minister to take the decision to resign and allow the Conservative Party the opportunity to select and elect a new leader."
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