A former top finance official, Rishi Sunak, and the foreign secretary, Liz Truss, are competing to replace Britain’s departing prime minister. Here’s a guide to the contest.
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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Will Compete to Replace Boris Johnson
The two emerged as the final candidates after five rounds of voting, and now will try to win over an electorate that had wearied of Mr. Johnson’s seemingly endless scandals.
Extreme Heat Puts Life on Hold in Britain, a Land Not Built for It
In a country more accustomed to temperate weather, a brutal heat wave tested Britain’s infrastructure and forced millions to choose between a Stygian commute or a stifling home office.
Prime Minister Race in Britain Remains Unsettled in Wake of Johnson’s Downfall
Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, is the current front-runner, but Penny Mordaunt, a junior trade minister, is making a surprisingly strong run for the leadership position.
Rivals Vying to Replace Johnson Are Diverse in Background, Not in Plans
The Conservatives running to be Britain’s prime minister include women and people of non-European descent, but they sound a lot alike: They like Brexit and want to cut taxes.
Boris Johnson May Be Fading Out, but Not the Divisions He Stoked
Long after he is gone, his successors will be wrestling over his signature project, Brexit, and the insoluble issues it raised.
Boris Johnson May Be Fading Out, but Not the Divisions He Stoked
Long after he is gone, his successors will be wrestling over his signature project, Brexit, and the insoluble issues it raised.
For Ukraine, Boris Johnson’s Resignation Means Loss of a Personal Ally
Boris Johnson may be a polarizing figure in Britain, but in Ukraine he is widely adored for his unstinting support since the conflict with Russia.
Boris Johnson Hasn’t Left, but the Jockeying to Replace Him Has Begun
The Conservative Party must decide not only who should succeed the scandal-tarred British prime minister, but also when he should go.
Boris Johnson’s Lies Worked for Years, Until They Didn’t
The British prime minister thought he could swagger and dissemble his way through any scandal, but found the rules of gravity applied after all.