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Boris Johnson pulls out of race to become Britain’s next PM

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3 years ago

October 24, 2022

Ahron Young

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not take part in the contest to replace outgoing leader Liz Truss

This is despite reports that some Conservative MPs had backedJohnson for the top job and that he had told allies over the last couple of days that he would formally join the contest. With this news, the Conservative field for leadership appears to be wide open.

It is unclear what exactly changed for Johnson in the span of a few days. The U.K.’s Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday that he was “on the brink” of confirming his candidacy and had already started to line up support from potential donors.

But in a statement late Sunday, Johnson said it was “simply not the right time.” He added he had “cleared the very high hurdle of 102 nominations” to take part in the latter stages of the contest.

Around 60 lawmakers had publicly backed the ex-PM but there had been question marks over exactly how many nominations he had received.

Johnson mentioned his two rivals in his statement, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, who have both officially entered the contest.

“And though I have reached out to both Rishi and Penny — because I hoped that we could come together in the national interest — we have sadly not been able to work out a way of doing this,” Johnson said.

Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment outside of regular office hours in London.
Truss announced her decision to step down as leader of the U.K.’s governing Conservative Party on Monday, saying she wanted to focus on her young family. An election to replace her will take place over the summer.

All eyes on Rishi Sunak

RISHI Sunak ditched his usual slick branding and snazzy campaign videos.

The runaway favourite to replace Liz Truss hoovered up almost half of Tory MPs and won over some big-name backers from the Brexit wing of the party.

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Trump’s UK visit sparks debate on US-UK relations, with implications for future transatlantic ties. Subscribe for more updates!

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September 22, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump’s UK visit sparks debate on US-UK relations, with implications for future transatlantic ties. Subscribe for more updates!

Donald Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom has dominated headlines, sparking debate about the state of US–UK relations. The former president’s high-profile trip is being closely managed by the British government, with many wondering what message he is trying to send to the world stage. Analysts suggest it could reshape the future of transatlantic ties.

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Trump and Republicans honour Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial

Top Republicans, including Trump, honor Charlie Kirk at a memorial service amid political tensions sparked by his tragic death.

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September 22, 2025

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Top Republicans, including Trump, honor Charlie Kirk at a memorial service amid political tensions sparked by his tragic death.

Top Republicans, including President Donald Trump, gathered at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist was remembered in a memorial service following his tragic shooting death, which has sparked political tensions across the country.

Thousands of supporters, many dressed in patriotic colours, attended the service to celebrate Kirk’s contributions to the conservative movement. The event balanced political and religious tributes, with speakers urging attendees to carry on his legacy and continue the work he started.

Security was visibly heightened, with authorities preparing for protests and the charged atmosphere reflecting the polarised debate surrounding Kirk’s death. The memorial served as both a commemoration and a call to action for his supporters.

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