Race to succeed Johnson: Mordaunt, Sunak and Truss the favorites
Now, with his political future hanging in the balance, the Tory leader has even lost the support of relevant figures such as the Ministers of Health and Finance, Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak, respectively. It is precisely the lack of a direct successor that has made the deputies hesitant to put more pressure on Johnson to leave office; there are no potential candidates. Most potential successors have been cautious about expressing their position on the matter, although the name of former defense minister Penny Mordaunt has gained traction in recent days. The deputy has become one of the favorites among the conservative ranks, although several polls of party members over the weekend place her behind the current defense minister, Ben Wallace. The list, in any case, is broader, and there may be surprises.