Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in the UK on Saturday. from the Dominican Republic Before the possibility of presenting his candidacy to return to the Conservative Party leadership and head of Government.
The British Airways (BA) flight on which Johnson was traveling landed at Gatwick airport in the south of England this Saturday after 10:00 – 09:00 GMT- local time. vacation with your familymedia report.
BA’s flight was tracked by the internet FlightRadar24which allows to know the trajectory of the aircraft in real time for a few seconds 7,000 usersAccording to the British media.
The ruling establishment began an internal process to elect a new leader with tax cuts that Liz Truss resigned as conservative leader and prime minister on Thursday as a result of the turmoil created by her economic program, which she later had to reverse. , provoked in the markets.
Deadline for formalization of nominations It ends at 2:00 p.m. local time this Monday (13:00 p.m. GMT), but applicants must have the support of one hundred conservative lawmakers (357 in total).
So far, Johnson Support of 44 deputies, According to the BBC, one of the favourites, former Economy Minister Rishi Sunak, has already reached the required 100.
Johnson resigned last july After the revolt of multiple members of their Executive over the scandal of the parties in the Downing Street residence during the pandemic.
He is the Conservative leader and former Secretary of Defense in the House of Commons, the only MP who intends to formally submit his candidacy. penny mordauntWith 21 supports.
Only three candidates can present themselves this Monday, which requires the support of a hundred lawmakers. Conservative lawmakers will vote for one of them. If there are two left, members can vote for one of them online.