Boris Johnson drops out of UK PM race, says ‘it’s not the right time’ | TheCable
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self isolating but would still lead the government's response to the outbreak. REUTERS/Hannah MckayBoris Johnson, former prime minister of the United Kingdom , says he will not be making a comeback to his former seat.that there were speculations of Johnson’s intent to replace Liz Truss who resigned after a turbulent 45 days in office.
However, in a statement on Sunday, Johnson withdrew his interest, saying he has enough support but has decided it is not the right thing to do.“In the last few days I have been overwhelmed by the number of people who suggested that I should once again contest the Conservative Party leadership, both among the public and among friends and colleagues in parliament.
“There is a very good chance that I would be successful in the election with Conservative Party members – and that I could indeed be back in Downing Street on Friday. But in the course of the last days, I have sadly come to the conclusion that this would simply not be the right thing to do. You can’t govern effectively unless you have a united party in parliament.