Former PM dominates debate as contest to replace Liz Truss begins, only six weeks after he left office
Johnson, Sunak and Mordaunt get early backing in Tory leadership race – live
The prospect of Boris Johnson returning to Downing Street is dominating debate at the start of the second Conservative party leadership contest of the year amid fevered speculation the former premier is plotting a comeback.
Only six weeks after he left No 10, forced out by his own MPs after a slew of scandals, supporters are calling on Johnson to return from holiday in the Dominican Republic and run again for a second shot at leading the country.
Former PM dominates debate as contest to replace Liz Truss begins, only six weeks after he left officeJohnson, Sunak and Mordaunt get early backing in Tory leadership race – liveThe prospect of Boris Johnson returning to Downing Street is dominating debate at the start of the second Conservative party leadership contest of the year amid fevered speculation the former premier is plotting a comeback.Only six weeks after he left No 10, forced out by his own MPs after a slew of scandals, supporters are calling on Johnson to return from holiday in the Dominican Republic and run again for a second shot at leading the country. Continue reading…