The echoes of Boris Johnson’s resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom are not going away. However, it is possible that Johnson will not have to say goodbye to his post!
After a series of media attacks and revelations of Boris Johnson’s ‘misdeeds’, he has decided to step down. The mass departure of his colleagues, including important ministers, has also contributed to this.
Formally, Johnson stays in office until a new Conservative Party leader is elected. And Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are vying for the job.
We are already after the first debates between the two candidates and it has become clear that Boris is not as ‘scary as he is painted’. Why?
The potential prime minister and the premier have never been exposed to such media attention and it is only now that their true views, beliefs or behaviour are coming to light. How did they fare?
Rishi Sunak has taken a turn in his views – he has proposed removing VAT on electricity and gas bills. This is a populist move that it is unclear whether it will make him popular with party members – for it is the Conservatives, not the people of the UK, who will choose the new leader and thus the new Prime Minister.
At the same time, it has been noted that Sunak is one of the richest politicians. His approach to life may make him the wrong person for times of crisis and austerity-seeking. This is to be expected from a person who puts on nearly £500 shoes for a debate in difficult times….
Liz Truss, on the other hand, focused on… scoring Sunak’s ideas and agenda. In turn, she herself suggested a focus on correctly keeping residents safe, reducing the number of crimes committed and increasing the powers of police officers.
During the debate, however, she showed that she may not be the right person for difficult times due to the emotions that drive her. During a live TV interview, one of the presenters fainted. Truss reacted … rather panickedly. Commentators pointed out that she was unable to keep her cool in such a situation, which is not a good trait for the leader of one of the most important countries in the world.
In addition, more and more videos of the candidates’ statements are appearing online. Here Sunak is leading the way – and this is not the fame he wanted. For it is clear that he is not able to avoid slip-ups and strange comments. If you thought Johnson was a master at this, it may well be that the pupil has surpassed the master.
In this situation, a campaign has already been launched to persuade the party’s decision-making members to change the voting rules for the new leader. Boris’s name would be added to the ballot paper, thus giving him the chance to remain in office.
Will this happen? More than 10000 people have already signed a petition to this effect. What do you think? Ready for Rishi? In Liz we Truss(t)? Or good old Boris?
