Britain will get a new Prime Minister on 5th September; Is Boris Johnson supporting anyone?

Selecting a new prime minister began after Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday. Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is also at the forefront.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned following a wave of ministerial resignations. Boris Johnson will be the caretaker Prime Minister until the new Prime Minister is announced. The new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will be announced on September 5, according to AFP. This information was given by Graham Brady, the head of the Conservative Party's backbench 1922 committee. He said a Tory leadership contest would be held for the new prime minister. Boris Johnson did not reveal the address of Britain's new prime minister. He did not specify which candidate he would support.

Announcing the new Prime Minister on September 5

Graham Brady has given detailed information about the selection of the Prime Minister. Candidates for the PM's job must file nominations on Tuesday. Candidates' applications need the support of 20 MPs. The first round of voting will take place on Wednesday after the candidates submit their applications. Candidates must have the support of 30 MPs. The second round of voting will take place on Thursday. The names of two candidates for the post of Prime Minister will be announced on July 21.

Members of the Conservative Party will vote on the final two candidates. The party has more than 2 lakh voters. All this process will be carried out by postal voting. After the vote, the winner will be Britain's new prime minister. The process of selecting a new prime minister will be completed by September 5, Brady said.

11 candidates in the PM race:

Eleven candidates from the ruling Conservative Party are vying for the PM's job. International Trade Minister Penny Mordant, Foreign Minister Liz Truss, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Health Minister Sajid Javid are leading the list.

Is Boris Johnson Supporting anyone?

Boris Johnson announced his resignation as prime minister on Thursday. Speaking to the media for the first time after his resignation, he said that he would fulfil the election promise given to the people in 2019 as the caretaker Prime Minister. Boris Johnson has made it clear that I will not harm anyone by announcing my support for any candidate.