UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace, one of the favorites to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said on Saturday that he had decided not to run for the lead.
“After careful consideration and discussion with colleagues and family, I have made the decision not to enter the Conservative Party leadership race,” Wallace said on Twitter.
After careful consideration and discussing with colleagues and family, I have taken the decision not to enter the contest for leadership of the Conservative Party. I am very grateful to all my parliamentary colleagues and wider members who have pledged support. 1/2
— Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) July 9, 2022
He thanked fellow parliamentarians and other Party members who pledged to support him.
“It wasn’t an easy choice to make, but my focus is on my current job and keeping this great country safe,” he said.
“I wish good luck to all candidates and hope that we quickly return to focus on the issues for which we were all elected”, concluded the secretary.
Source: CNN Brasil
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