Who will replace Boris Johnson? British Defense Minister Ben Wallace has no plans to run for office

“This is not an easy choice, but my focus is on my current job and keeping this wonderful country safe. I wish all the candidates the best of luck and hope we all focus quickly on the issues we have been elected to address,” Wallace wrote on Twitter. He signaled on Friday that he would consult with the family.

Wallace, whose position has grown significantly as a result of Great Britain’s military aid to Ukraine, In recent days he has become a favorite of both Conservative Party members and bookmakers. In a YouCov poll of Conservative voters published Thursday, Wallace beat all potential rivals.

Boris Johnson’s resignation from both posts, announced on Thursday, necessitates the election of a new leader of the Conservative Party, who will automatically become prime minister.

Four candidates

So far, four have officially entered the race: Rishi SunakThe finance minister until Tuesday was chairman of the foreign affairs committee in the House of Commons Tom DugentatAttorney General for England and Wales Suella Braverman and former Deputy Minister for Equal Opportunities Chemie PatenochBut the chances of the latter two are slim.

A dozen more MPs are considering applying for Johnson’s succession. Next week, Conservative Party officials will announce the election schedule, after which the list of candidates will be known.

Wallace’s decision not to seek leadership is responsible for that Sunak’s prospects are growing, and – if they come forward – foreign affairs minister Liz Truss and trade policy minister Benny Mordant..

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