Boris Johnson expected to stand in contest to replace UK PM Truss - Times

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20 October, 2022, 08:00 pm

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Boris Johnson expected to stand in contest to replace UK PM Truss - Times

Reuters

20 October, 2022, 08:00 pm

Last modified: 20 October, 2022, 08:06 pm

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, July 7, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, July 7, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to stand in the Conservative Party leadership contest to replace Liz Truss, who said earlier on Thursday she would resign, the Times reported.

"He's taking soundings but is said to believe it is a matter of national interest," Times Political Editor Steven Swinford said on Twitter.

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