Former UK finance minister Rishi Sunak announces bid to succeed Boris Johnson as next PM

British Conservative Rishi Sunak, whose resignation from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet helped spark the exodus of other ministers, announced his candidacy to become the party’s next leader on Friday.

Presenting a slick video of his life story to launch the campaign on social media, the former finance minister said, “Let’s restore confidence, rebuild the economy and reunite the country.”

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