Interview video – Ex-minister Sunak wants to become British Prime Minister

Sunak justified his resignation with, among other things, economic policy differences. If elected, the Indian-born politician would become the first non-white prime minister in British history. Johnson announced his resignation as Tory leader on Thursday, but plans to remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

“Let’s restore confidence, rebuild the economy and bring the country back together,” Sunak wrote on Twitter. He also posted a high quality video detailing his family history. He benefited in particular from the popularity of the so-called leave program, a measure modeled on short-time working that has saved millions of people from their jobs during the pandemic. His reputation, however, took a hit when it turned out that his very wealthy wife was taking advantage of a legal tax-saving model.

Johnson was under pressure on Friday to step down as prime minister quickly. The opposition threatened a vote of no confidence to force his immediate resignation. The country can no longer handle the “liar” Johnson, said Labor Vice-President Angela Rayner. According to media reports, Johnson mainly wants to stay on because he wants to celebrate his wedding at the Checkers estate at the end of July. However, his surroundings resisted this on Friday. Johnson has given up on plans for a wedding reception at Checkers Manor, sources said.

Other candidates: ex-army officer and Brexit supporter
Before Sunak, Tory MP Tom Tugendhat and Attorney General Suella Braverman had officially announced their bid to succeed Johnson. Brexit lawyer Steve Baker also showed interest. Tugendhat, the chairman of the influential Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Commons, announced his offer in the Daily Telegraph. “I have served before — in the armed forces and now in parliament,” the 49-year-old former army officer wrote.

Braverman positioned himself in interviews on Wednesday for Johnson’s successor. The 42-year-old Brexit lawyer is popular in the party because of her opposition to the EU. It is expected that Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who resigned Tuesday, and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will apply to succeed Johnson. Secretary of State Liz Truss and former Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt are also highly regarded. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab waved it off, as did Johnson’s longtime confidant Michael Gove.

Nearly 60 resignations in protest at Johnson
Johnson and his administration have come under heavy pressure in recent months from a slew of scandals. In addition to a donation affair, scandals surrounding parties in the government seat during the corona lockdown and assaults by high-ranking Tory politicians weighed heavily. Nearly 60 ministers and other government officials had resigned since Tuesday night in protest against Johnson.

The opposition threatens a vote of no confidence in parliament
The Labor party is threatening a vote of no confidence in parliament to oust Johnson beforehand. “He is a proven liar lost in the felt and we cannot afford that in the coming months,” deputy party leader Rayner said on BBC radio. It is clear that Johnson has lost the confidence of Parliament and the people. However, a no-confidence vote would require the support of dozens of Tory MPs. However, many Tories fear that new elections will eventually come – and that they will lose their seats.

Education Secretary James Cleverly said Johnson will remain in office for the time being. “It is correct that he has assembled a team that will continue to rule while the selection process for his successor is underway,” he told Sky News.