Boris Johnson Could Make Comeback as UK PM Contest Becomes 3-Horse Race

Boris Johnson Could Make Comeback as UK PM Contest Becomes 3-Horse Race
The contenders for the Conservative Party leadership contest (L to R): Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, and Penny Mordaunt pictured outside Downing Street in October 2020 and October 2022. PA
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Boris Johnson could make a bid to resume the role of prime minister as the Conservative Party faces its second leadership contest this year, following the resignation of Liz Truss on Thursday.

He could potentially face former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, and ex-trade minister Penny Mordaunt in a vote by MPs on Monday.

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