Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as leader of the UK’s ruling Conservative Party. There will now begin a leadership contest for a new Conservative leader, who will become Britain’s next prime minister.
Here are some of the potential frontrunners to replace Johnson as prime minister.
Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak served as chancellor of the exchequer, or finance minister, from February 2020 until he resigned on July 5, citing differences between himself and Boris Johnson.
Almost immediately after becoming chancellor, Sunak was confronted with the enormous economic challenge posed by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic. He spent huge amounts of money trying to keep the economy afloat during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Though it went against his instinct as a low-tax Thatcherite Conservative, it did boost his popularity….