Boris Johnson may return as UK PM, Rishi Sukuk also tipped

Former Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, may make a dramatic return to the Downing Street as a new head after the sudden exit of Liz Truss, who bowed out of office Thursday after just six weeks.

Johnson has also reportedly asked Rishi Sunak, who is being tipped for the same position, to unite in a bid for the Tory leadership, as the former prime minister and chancellor are heading for a showdown in the race to replace Liz Truss.

The Telegraph reports that Johnson was was reaching out to Sunak to “get back together” as the ex-leader believes he is the candidate with the best chance of winning another election for the Conservatives.

Sunak, who was in the final two against Ms Truss in the last leadership election, emerged as the bookies’ favourite, with more than 20 Tory MPs saying they would support him.

A maximum of three candidates will be able to stand in the leadership contest after party chiefs decided hopefuls needed the support of 100 colleagues to get on the ballot. MPs will vote on the final two candidates before Tory members are given the final say, the 1922 chair said.