Who will be the new PM of Britain??
British prime minister Liz Truss suddenly resigned on thursday after her 45-day tenure, which was quite surprising. During this time queen Elizabeth II of the united kingdom also died. There were Indian-origin Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in the discussion about the post of PM and Liz Truss had won at that time. Now after the resignation of Truss, once again Rishi Sunak has become at the fore. Although there are names of other veteran leaders with him. Also, there is a possibility that former PM Boris Johnson may also get this post.
Rishi SunakFormer finance minister Rishi Sunak, who fought against Truss in a race for leadership in an internal conflict within Britain's Conservative Party, has emerged as a favourite to become Britain's next prime minister. Sunak currently has a margin of 13/8 to win the election. If he wins, Sunak could be the first person of indian origin to hold the highest office in Britain.Boris JohnsonAt the same time, there are also reports that after the resignation of Liz Truss, once again former prime minister Boris Johnson can also take the field, even though he was removed three months ago, but he can once again enter the race to become PM. According to reports, Johnson may still get the benefit of the mandate he got in the 2019 general elections.Penny MordauntThe name of former UK Defense Secretary Penny Mordaunt has also come into the limelight for the post of PM. In this year's Conservative race, Mordant finished third behind Truss and Sunak. He is widely seen as a consensus candidate and has built good relations with lawmakers in his current role as leader of the house of Commons.Ben WallaceBritain's Defense minister Ben Wallace is considered a strong contender in the race to become PM this time. Let us tell you that in the important race after which Liz Truss was selected, Wallace did not submit a claim. Wallace, a Scots Guards Infantryman, has also been a member of the Scottish Parliament. After this, he was elected mp from Wyre and Preston North. He has a vast experience in british politics.