London: Rishi SunkiThe man, who created history as the first Indian-origin Member of Parliament to compete for the post of British prime minister, signed off on his “Ready for Rishi” campaign on Saturday with a thank you note for his team and supporters.
Whereas most of the Conservative Party members polled voted in the election of the leadership to replace boris johnsonAnd even most UK media reports have concluded that the Foreign Secretary liz truss There will be a winning candidate when the results are announced on Monday, Sunak struck a note of optimism on Twitter.
“Voting is now closed. Thank you to all my colleagues, the campaign team and of course all the members who came out to meet me and lend their support. see you Monday! #Ready4 Rishi,” he said.
The 42-year-old British Indian former finance minister focused his campaign on increasing inflation, a 10-point plan to tackle illegal immigration, fighting crime to make Britain’s streets safer, and restoring integrity and trust at heart. focused. Of the government
“Six weeks on the road and I have loved every second,” he declared.
Online and postal ballots cast by an estimated 160,000 Tory members are now being tallied by the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ), the winner of which will be announced on Monday at 1230 pm local time by Sir Graham Brady – 1922 Committee of the Backbench President of the Tory MP and Returning Officer of the Elections.
Sunak and Truss will find out who among them has secured the top job at 10 Downing Street, about 10 minutes before a public announcement.
According to the calendar of events now underway, the newly-elected leader will give a brief acceptance speech shortly after the results are announced at the Queen Elizabeth II Convention Center in central London, near Downing Street.
The rest of Monday’s winning candidates will finalize their cabinet positions and the first speech of the prime ministership.
On Tuesday, the day will begin with a farewell speech by outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the steps of his Downing Street office, before he formally resigns as premier of Aberdeenshire, Scotland to an audience with the Queen. Leave for government.
His successor, who will arrive in Scotland separately, will be formally appointed prime minister by Queen Elizabeth II at her Balmoral Castle residence – marking the first time in history that the appointment has been made outside of England since the 96-year-old monarch gave her has reduced. Travels with age.
Later on Tuesday afternoon, the newly appointed prime minister will return to Downing Street to deliver his inaugural address before beginning the task of announcing key cabinet positions. Necessary safety briefings are also expected during the day by senior officials.
On Wednesday at 12 noon local time, the newly elected leader of the Conservative government will address its first Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQ) in the House of Commons – facing off with Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer.
This weekend will mark the culmination of high political drama British Government After resigning from a cabinet of about 60 senior ministers in early July, Johnson was forced to oust him in the wake of the PartyGate scandal of parties breaking COVID law and unfair allegations involving a senior political aide.
Sunak was among the first few ministers to step down as chancellor, citing disagreements with his former boss, and later threw his hat in the ring for the leadership contest. He proved extremely popular with his Tory MP colleagues, who overwhelmingly voted for him to take over as Johnson’s successor.
However, the wider Tory membership base is still considered loyal to the outgoing leader and unhappy with Johnson’s forced exit from Downing Street. This loyalty is expected to have a strong bearing on the final outcome of the Tory leadership race, which will be known on Monday.
Whereas most of the Conservative Party members polled voted in the election of the leadership to replace boris johnsonAnd even most UK media reports have concluded that the Foreign Secretary liz truss There will be a winning candidate when the results are announced on Monday, Sunak struck a note of optimism on Twitter.
“Voting is now closed. Thank you to all my colleagues, the campaign team and of course all the members who came out to meet me and lend their support. see you Monday! #Ready4 Rishi,” he said.
The 42-year-old British Indian former finance minister focused his campaign on increasing inflation, a 10-point plan to tackle illegal immigration, fighting crime to make Britain’s streets safer, and restoring integrity and trust at heart. focused. Of the government
“Six weeks on the road and I have loved every second,” he declared.
Online and postal ballots cast by an estimated 160,000 Tory members are now being tallied by the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ), the winner of which will be announced on Monday at 1230 pm local time by Sir Graham Brady – 1922 Committee of the Backbench President of the Tory MP and Returning Officer of the Elections.
Sunak and Truss will find out who among them has secured the top job at 10 Downing Street, about 10 minutes before a public announcement.
According to the calendar of events now underway, the newly-elected leader will give a brief acceptance speech shortly after the results are announced at the Queen Elizabeth II Convention Center in central London, near Downing Street.
The rest of Monday’s winning candidates will finalize their cabinet positions and the first speech of the prime ministership.
On Tuesday, the day will begin with a farewell speech by outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the steps of his Downing Street office, before he formally resigns as premier of Aberdeenshire, Scotland to an audience with the Queen. Leave for government.
His successor, who will arrive in Scotland separately, will be formally appointed prime minister by Queen Elizabeth II at her Balmoral Castle residence – marking the first time in history that the appointment has been made outside of England since the 96-year-old monarch gave her has reduced. Travels with age.
Later on Tuesday afternoon, the newly appointed prime minister will return to Downing Street to deliver his inaugural address before beginning the task of announcing key cabinet positions. Necessary safety briefings are also expected during the day by senior officials.
On Wednesday at 12 noon local time, the newly elected leader of the Conservative government will address its first Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQ) in the House of Commons – facing off with Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer.
This weekend will mark the culmination of high political drama British Government After resigning from a cabinet of about 60 senior ministers in early July, Johnson was forced to oust him in the wake of the PartyGate scandal of parties breaking COVID law and unfair allegations involving a senior political aide.
Sunak was among the first few ministers to step down as chancellor, citing disagreements with his former boss, and later threw his hat in the ring for the leadership contest. He proved extremely popular with his Tory MP colleagues, who overwhelmingly voted for him to take over as Johnson’s successor.
However, the wider Tory membership base is still considered loyal to the outgoing leader and unhappy with Johnson’s forced exit from Downing Street. This loyalty is expected to have a strong bearing on the final outcome of the Tory leadership race, which will be known on Monday.