‘Unwise’ and ‘Unsustainable’ for Boris Johnson to Remain PM Till Autumn: Ex-PM John Major

Former Prime Minister Sir John Major during his keynote speech at the Institute for Government, central London, on Feb. 10, 2022. Dominic Lipinski/PA Media

It would be “unwise” and “unsustainable” for Boris Johnson to remain as prime minister while a Conservative Party elects a new leader, former Prime Minister Sir John Major has warned.

Johnson announced his resignation as Tory party leader on July 7, triggering a leadership contest. But he insisted he will remain as prime minister until October, when a new leader is expected to be elected.