Including Nadhim Zahawi.. 8 official candidates to succeed Boris Johnson

politics/International

12-07-2022, 21:57

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Baghdad-INA

The candidacy for prime minister and the leadership of the British Conservative Party announced today, Tuesday, that 8 candidates will run in the race to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The committee stated that "the nominees are Kimi Badnock, Soila Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, Benny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak, Tom Togenhatt, Liz Terrace, in addition to Nadhim Zahawi (of Iraqi origin).".

Representatives Sajid Javid and Rahman Chishti had previously confirmed their intention to run, but withdrew before the final list of candidates was announced.

Candidates must receive at least 20 nominations in order to reach the final list, with the first round of voting starting on Wednesday.