Boris Johnson Resigns

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has resigned. This is reported by British media.

Bloomberg has published a list of potential successors to the outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Liz Truss - “The Thatcher Successor”
Truss, the UK's Foreign Secretary, has bolstered her profile, particularly in light of Britain's stance during the Ukrainian war. She is currently in negotiations with the EU regarding their post-Brexit relationship.

Nadhim Zahawi - “The Entrepreneur”
The new Finance Minister was born in Baghdad to Kurdish parents and moved to the UK as a child. He trained as a chemical engineer and co-founded the polling company YouGov, where he worked for about five years as CEO.

Rishi Sunak - “The Former Golden Boy”
Sunak rose to prominence during the pandemic as the Finance Minister who supported businesses amid the crisis. However, at the start of the year, amid various scandals, his “star” began to fade.

Ben Wallace - “The Steady Performer”
The 52-year-old Defense Minister appeared on Conservative lists a year ago. He adeptly organized UK support for Ukraine, as well as the evacuation from Afghanistan. Since then, Wallace has climbed the rankings on the ConservativeHome platform.

Sajid Javid - “The Former Trader”
The 52-year-old former Health Minister is an experienced minister in Johnson's cabinet, having led six government departments and placing fourth in the leadership contest of 2019. His association with Sunak suggests they might compete with a unified candidate, which would give them a greater chance.

Penny Mordaunt - “The Rising Star”
At 49, Penny Mordaunt slightly lagged behind Wallace in ConservativeHome's poll this week regarding who should be the next leader of the Tories. She has a strong reputation in the party for supporting Brexit, charisma, and excellent leadership qualities.

Jeremy Hunt - “The Safe Option”
The 55-year-old Hunt is described as “the opposite of Johnson.” He was in favor of remaining in the EU during the 2016 referendum, his style is more restrained, and he enjoys support from traditional center-right conservatives, as opposed to the Brexit wing that brought Johnson to power.