The former finance minister, 48 hours after Johnson’s resignation, is running for the succession race. He is however accused of “treason” and “mutiny” within the party.
Ready for Rishi? ( Ready for Rishi? ) That’s the slogan of former finance minister Rishi Sunak’s succession campaign, only instead of a question mark there’s an exclamation mark (!). Somehow, only 48 hours after Johnson’s resignation, Shunak becomes the first sounding name for the leadership of the party and the prime minister of the country.
Today in the front pages of British newspapers, which he leads, feelings are mixed, as some see a sincerity in his words and others a betrayal of his former close associate Boris Johnson. In fact, the Telegraph, perhaps with a small dose of irony, calls Sunak “the serious candidate” in the headline.
The campaign video
In the 2 minute and 52 second long campaign video, Rishi Sunak with the phrase “let me tell you a story” begins the story of his life as he is originally from India and his grandmother was the one who in the 60’s He decided to come to England from South Africa.
The main message he wanted to convey was “the creation of opportunities” for future generations as he underlined “we must face this moment with honesty, seriousness and determination, without telling ourselves fairy tales that will make us feel good today but they will leave our children with a worse tomorrow”.
Perhaps this phrase was the “nail” to Boris Johnson as for months as Chancellor of the Exchequer he has resisted Johnson’s proposals for immediate tax cuts.
The reactions to Sunak’s candidacy
British political analysts are today commenting on the video as very careful and well-designed, given the speed with which it was released. At the same time, they do not focus on the fact that Sunak’s youth, as he is only 42 years old, combined with his experience on a political and professional level, may be what will give him the victory. It should be noted that in addition to managing the Ministry of Finance, he has been an analyst at the investment bank Goldman Sacks and manager of various hedge funds.
Perhaps that’s why dozens of Conservative MPs have already said they will back him as their next leader, with a party source saying “everyone could stand Rishi”. But Johnson’s allies have already accused him of treason and mutiny within the party, months before, with the aim of taking the reins.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Brexit secretary and staunch supporter of Johnson to the end, told the BBC last night that he would not be supporting him “as I am in a party that supports low tax and Sunak does not”. A further three Conservative MPs have officially put themselves forward while it is estimated that more than 10 will enter the succession race. It remains to be seen whether any of the top Tories will stand up to him. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, though considered one of the most qualified to succeed Johnson, announced as late as Saturday afternoon that he would not seek the leadership position. The next most prominent name is that of Foreign Minister Liz Truss, as she is considered by many to be particularly dynamic.
Zoe Katzagiannakis, London
Source: Deutsche Welle
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