Can Boris Johnson come back as Prime Minister if Liz Truss resigns as leader of the Conservative Party?
Boris Johnson hinted at a potential return to office when he exited No. 10 Downing Street in September - could he come back if Liz Truss resigns?Pressure has been growing on Prime Minister Liz Truss after a challenging first few weeks as leader of the Conservative Party. Her premiership is hanging by a thread after a ‘mini budget’ set out by former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng causing a severe backlash - with many already looking at potential replacements.
Boris Johnson, who only stepped down as PM on September 6 of this year, has been touted as one of those who could take over the role if Truss did leave. When stepping down from office, Johnson did hint at a future return to the front benches with a cultural reference - so it may not be that far-fetched, incredibly.outlined the story of Cincinnatus - an old Roman politician and statesman who was in retirement, living life as a farmer.
He then relinquished power, returning to his farm. Political commentators at the time speculated this reference could have been a veiled hint at an intent to return to front-bench politics at some point in the future, perhaps even the office of Prime Minister.
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