Greater than half of Tory MPs have publicly backed Rishi Sunak to be Britain’s subsequent prime minister, UK media studies recommend. With this the previous chancellor has 179 backers- the quantity wanted for an absolute majority within the parliamentary occasion – simply hours earlier than the deadline for nominations.
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Whereas his solely rival within the race ex-Penny Mordaunt was approach behind with solely 26 backers. Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson who was anticipated to enter the race dropped out final evening.
Reaching this mark is symbolically vital for Rishi Sunak as he can assert that he has the backing of the Tory occasion in parliament as requires a normal election develop.
Additionally it is essential as Rishi Sunak misplaced to Liz Truss within the final management contest.
With this, Rishi Sunak might be introduced as prime minister inside hours if Penny Mordaunt is just not in a position to get 100 backers amongst Tory MPs.