Former PM says he is withdrawing from Tory leadership contest for sake of party unity despite ‘very good chance’ of succeeding
Tory leadership contest – latest updates
Here is the text of Boris Johnson’s statement ruling out a dramatic attempt to return as Tory leader and prime minister.
Johnson said:
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.
I have been attracted because I led our party into a massive election victory less than three years ago – and I believe I am therefore uniquely placed to avert a general election now.
Continue reading…Former PM says he is withdrawing from Tory leadership contest for sake of party unity despite ‘very good chance’ of succeedingTory leadership contest – latest updatesHere is the text of Boris Johnson’s statement ruling out a dramatic attempt to return as Tory leader and prime minister.Johnson said: 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.I have been attracted because I led our party into a massive election victory less than three years ago – and I believe I am therefore uniquely placed to avert a general election now. Continue reading…