Why is he running
former the chancellor addresses party and members as a serious candidate on in economy, who can guide the country through a potential recession by resisting calls for tax cuts.
Significant figures in public supporting sunak
Lord Lamont
OK of Lord Lamont, Margaret Thatcher’s treasurer, was a huge boon to Mr. Sunak’s camp. While contenders for the leadership competed to show off their reputation as Thatcher, the intervention of a Tory nobleman undoubtedly gave legitimacy to Sunak’s plan to prioritize fighting inflation over cutting taxes.
Dominic Raab
The Deputy Prime Minister hastened to assure support for Mr. Sunak and was rewarded by introducing him to his campaign launch. Substrate fixing of in second most senior Cabinet minister gave an early push campaign.
Jeremy Hunt
After former health secretary crashed out at an early stage of leadership competition, he got behind Mr. Sunak, saying that he has “highest standards of honesty” of all candidates.
Grant Shapps
Another guide hoping for start of in race transport secretary lent his support Mr. Sunak, emphasizing his earlier support for Brexit and its “foundational” pamphlet on freeports.
Rehman Chishti
After a long run for the highest post, deputy for Gillingham and Raynham quickly received behind Mr. Sunak, saying his “brilliant” experience how the chancellor will be “vital” for solution cost of life crisis.
Oliver Dowden
former Conservative party chair, who resigned last month in commemoration of in double defeat in a by-election, quickly throw his support behind Mr Sunak.
Chances: 15/8
Liz Truss – 113 supporters
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