Sajid Javid argued that “tax cuts are essential at this time” to avoid a “social democratic model” where the UK would “become a middle-income country by 2030” and run the risk of losing “influence and power”. .
Javid told The Times that the Foreign Secretary (Liz Truss) wants to “turn the tide” and prevent the country from “sleepwalking” towards this model.
The Conservative politician resigned from the Ministry of Health on July 5, shortly before then Economy Minister Rishi Sunak did, triggering a cascade of redundancies that led Boris Johnson to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader. of a conservative party.
British media speculated that the simultaneous departures of the two, who maintain a close personal relationship, were coordinated to give Johnson a “final push”.
Between Rishi Sunak and Truss, the two candidates who reached the last stage of the succession selection process, Javid sided with Truss, criticizing his rival’s plans to raise some taxes during the campaign.
The foreign minister already had other strong supporters, including former candidate Benny Mordant, who finished third in the race for Downing Street, current finance minister Nadim Zahavi and defense colleague Ben Wallace.
The fresh impetus for the minister’s campaign today comes as a poll suggests 60% of conservative campaigners would vote for him as the new leader and successor to Johnson as prime minister, with 26% favoring Sunak.
Postal ballots from around 180,000 conservative campaigners are expected to be received next week, with results expected to be known on September 5. The winner will also be the next British Prime Minister.
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