The head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons of the Commons Tom Tugendhat has become the first Conservative Party MP in Britain to say he will stand for the leadership of the party and the country after Boris Johnson announced his resignation.
In an article in the Telegraph, Mr Tugendhat, 49, who has long been put in the frame of possible future Tory leaders by being seen as a moderate politician with a parliamentary base, says: "I have previously served in the armed forces and now in parliament. Now I hope to answer the call one more time as Prime Minister."
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He adds: "It's time for a clean slate. It's time for a fresh start."
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, ousted Minister of Upgrading and Housing Michael Gove and former Health Minister Matt Hancock have reportedly put themselves out of the succession race.
Intention to run for the leadership has been clearly expressed by Attorney General Swella Braverman, while none of the theoretical front-runners have yet to put their cards on the table.
The top preference of the Conservative Party base, according to the latest polls, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, was asked about his intentions buthe avoided giving a clear answer.
The timetable for the internal party process to choose Boris Johnson's successor and the official opening of nominations is expected to be announced early next week.
[/I]Source: CNA
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