LONDON – Following the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, it is eagerly awaited who could run to succeed her. Within the Conservatives, a dispute is emerging over the candidacy of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, and Interior Minister Suella Braverman, who resigned on Wednesday, were initially favorites. Economy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg was the first current cabinet member to speak out in favor of Johnson’s return on Friday. “I’m supporting Boris” tweeted the Brexit hardliner, who is considered eccentric, adding the hashtag #BORISorBUST to his tweet.
