Ben Wallace: The favorite withdraws from the race to succeed Boris Johnson

Ben Wallace will not run for his seat after all prime minister her Britainafter resignation of Boris Johnsonas through a post on social media he announced his withdrawal from the succession race.

According to the Reuters agency, the 52-year-old Minister of Defense in recent months he has overtaken Secretary of State Liz Truss in popularity and became the most popular member of the government among members of the Conservative Party thanks to his handling of the Ukrainian crisis.

“After careful consideration and discussion with colleagues and my family, I have decided not to stand for the leadership of the Conservative Party,” Wallace tweeted.

“It was not an easy decision, but my focus is on my current role and keeping this great country safe,” he wrote.

Four Conservative MPs have already formally expressed their desire to succeed Boris Johnson, but it is expected that around 12 more will also stand. Wallace has not revealed who he will support.

Source: News Beast

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