Published 2 years ago

Far behind Rishi Sunak in support, Boris Johnson pulls out of UK PM race

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Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday, 23 October, that he will not run in the leadership contest of the Conservative Party. Johnson was ousted from office amid the 'Partygate' scandal in July, and was replaced by Liz Truss - who also resigned from office last week due to unprotected tax-cuts.

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Times of India

Far behind Rishi Sunak in support, Boris Johnson pulls out of UK PM race

Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak.

2 years ago·India

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Business Standard

Rishi Sunak closer to victory as Boris Johnson pulls out of UK PM race

In a surprise move, former British PM Boris Johnson on Sunday announced that he will not be contesting the Conservative Party leadership race, with frontrunner Rishi Sunak moving a step closer to be elected Britain's first Indian-origin prime

2 years ago·India

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The Echo UK

Essex traffic, travel and breaking news as Boris Johnson pulls out of PM race

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2 years ago·Basildon, United Kingdom

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mid-day

Boris Johnson loyalist Priti Patel comes out in support of Rishi Sunak as UK PM

The Indian-origin former home secretary, who resigned from the Cabinet when Liz Truss was elected the Prime Minister last month, said the Tories must put political differences aside to give Sunak the best chance of succeeding as the new leader

2 years ago·Mumbai, India

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The Quint

'Not the Right Time': Boris Johnson Withdraws From UK PM Race, Sunak in the Lead

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday, 23 October, that he will not run in the leadership contest of the Conservative Party, clearing the path for Rishi Sunak to become the next prime minister of the country.

2 years ago·India

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The News Minute

Rishi Sunak is frontrunner to become UK PM after Boris Johnson pulls out

International PoliticsThe UK-born son of Indian-origin general practitioner father Yashvir and pharmacist mother Usha had spoken extensively of his migrant roots during the last campaign.PTIRishi Sunak is one step closer as the clear frontrunner in the Conservative Party leadership race on Monday to be elected Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister after his former boss, Boris Johnson, confirmed he would be pulling out of the contest. With…

2 years ago·Bengaluru, India

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