Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Tory leader and prime minister?

Having also been issued with a fixed penalty notice for attending the PM's birthday party during lockdown, his ability to separate himself from partygate has been compromised.

Within a matter of weeks COVID struck and the chancellor assumed a prominent role in the government's pandemic response, announcing a raft of measures to support workers and businesses. The foreign secretary has long been touted as a potential successor to Mr Johnson, and has been shown to be popular amongst Conservative party members in surveys.

"Liz Truss: the new Iron Lady?" read the headline of a profile piece in The Times just before Christmas. His backers believe his strength as a candidate would come from not being tainted by being part of Mr Johnson's cabinet. He returned to Boris Johnson's cabinet last summer having dramatically resigned as chancellor at the start of 2020 when he refused to allow Number 10 to choose his team of advisers.

But since taking on that role her star appears to have faded, with her handling of the small boat crossings in the channel being a source of significant criticism. He has won praise from backbenchers in Westminster for his calm under pressure and handling of the Ukraine crisis. His current position as both justice secretary and deputy prime minister should, on paper at least, put him in a strong position to put his hat in the ring.

Currently serving as the secretary of state for the new levelling up department, Michael Gove would be one of the most experienced candidates should he choose to run. His role in overseeing the evacuation of refugees and British nationals from Afghanistan was also applauded and he continues to be a key voice in the UK's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mr Tugendhat, a former soldier, was heavily critical of the government's handling of the Afghanistan crisis and could be a possible figurehead for the so-called One Nation conservative wing, particularly if Jeremy Hunt chooses not to stand. The Foreign Affairs Select Committee chairman supported the campaign to remain in the EU but voted loyally on Brexit matters under both former PM Theresa May and Boris Johnson.Nadhim Zahawi is another politician who some believe could make a case for the leadership. Having served in various junior ministerial posts, his success as vaccines minister saw him promoted to education secretary in Boris Johnson's most recent reshuffle.

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