Ben Wallace has announced that he will not stand for the leadership of the Conservative Party .
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KYIV. UkraineGate. 9 . July . 2022 | Political News .
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace has announced that he will not run for the position of leader of the Conservative Party. He wrote about this on his Twitter .
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“After careful discussion with colleagues and parents, I have decided not to participate in the competition for the position of leader of the Conservative Party. I am very grateful to all my colleagues in Parliament and members of the wider community who have pledged their support,” Wallace wrote.
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He added that it was not an easy choice. Wallace said he would continue his work as the country’s defense secretary and wished success to all candidates.
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The British edition of Sky News reported that Ben Wallace is discussing the possibility of his candidacy for the position of leader of the Conservative Party with his family before making a decision.
Britain’s defense secretary is the favorite in the Conservative Party to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and prime minister.
The day before, Johnson completely updated the Cabinet of Ministers .
Source: Ukrgate