It was with a difference of a few minutes that the two events occurred. First, one of the 11 candidates for leader of the Conservative Party has withdrawn from the race. Second, Rishi Sunak, the prime minister who resigned from the Boris Johnson government, opening the political crisis, made his first speech as a candidate for the Tory leadership. The Minister of Transport did not simply drop out of the race: Grant Shapps went on to support Rishi Sunak.

“Many thanks to my team for helping me write my application in such a short time. Among a field of bright candidates, I spoke with Rishi Sunak, who I believe has the competence and experience to lead this country,” the minister, who was one of the few who did not leave office during the crisis that led to the death, wrote on Twitter. resignation of the prime minister. .

Thank you so much to my team for helping me put together my leadership offer in literally no time! Among a field of bright candidates I’ve talked to @RishiSunak who I believe has the competence and the experience to lead this country.

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) July 12, 2022

this Tuesday Also Dominic Raab, deputy prime minister of the United Kingdom, announced that he supports the candidacy of the former finance minister.

On the eve of the Conservatives beginning to vote for the party’s future leader, behind-the-scenes talks and exchanges of support for seats in the next government are also beginning. Before voters vote, lawmakers will reduce the number of candidates to two through several rounds of voting beginning Wednesday.

Sunak: “I will not demonize Boris Johnson”

During his speech at Westminster, Rishi Sunak began by praising Boris Johnson. The prime minister, said the former finance minister, is “one of the most remarkable people I have ever met”, he has a “good heart” and, although he may have flaws, “the rest of us have them too”.

Sunak said he often disagreed with the British CEO’s views and ended up resigning because “the government was no longer working”. Otherwise, he says he will not be part of any attempt to “rewrite history that seeks to demonize Boris, exaggerate his failures, or negate his efforts.”

Labor advances with a motion of censure to dismiss Boris Johnson as soon as possible

This Tuesday is the last day for potential leaders to present their candidacy to the 1922 Committee, the Conservative MPs who are in charge of organizing the succession. The calendar was announced on Monday and it is already Wednesday when the candidates go to the polls. On September 5, before the end of the parliamentarians’ summer vacation, the name of Boris Johnson’s successor will be announced.

Home Secretary Priti Patel puts herself out of the running

Priti Patel, the UK Home Secretary, put on this Tuesday out of the Conservative Party leadership racedespite gathering some favoritism from some party members.

“I appreciate the support that some colleagues and members have given me in recent days in suggesting that I should enter the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party. But I will not stand for election.” Priti Patel announced in a statement quoted by Sky News, adding that she prefers to “focus” on her work as minister.

Priti Patel has not revealed which candidate she will support in the Conservative Party primary elections.

Article updated at 14:13