Boris Johnson And Rishi Sunak Negotiations | UK Prime Minister Race | United Kingdom Politics News
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back in the UK as the race for the leadership of the ruling Conservative Party gathers pace.
Johnson and his family landed back at Gatwick airport on Saturday after cutting short their holiday in the Dominican Republic.
Johnson, who was ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago, on Friday jockeyed to make a comeback and replace outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss.
He has not publicly declared he is running, but a political ally who spoke with him told Sky News he is "up for it" and bookmakers have made him one of the favorites.
Dominic Raab, former deputy prime minister in Johnson's government, on Saturday warned that Johnson could be "distracted" by the party gate probe if he were to become prime minister again.
The rapid downfall of Truss threw the country's leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges.
The governing Conservative Party has ordered a lightning-fast race that aims to finalise nominations Monday and install a new prime minister, its third this year, within a week.
Leading the pack in lawmakers' support, though yet to publicly declare, is former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, who was previously runner-up to Truss.
He had repeatedly warned Conservatives that Truss' tax-cutting plans would be disastrous - as proved to be the case.
The former hedge-fund manager's supporters consider him a steady hand for an ailing economy.
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