Sky News reported on the 23rd that Sunak confirmed on Twitter that he would participate in the election and added: "The UK is a great country, but we are facing a serious economic crisis. I want to repair our economy, unite our political parties, and contribute to our country."

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Former British Chancellor Rishi Sunak posted on social media announcing that he will run for the head of the British Conservative Party.

The British Sky News reported on the 23rd that Sunak confirmed the news that he would participate in the election on Twitter and added: "The UK is a great country, but we are facing a serious economic crisis. I want to repair our economy, unite our political parties, and contribute to our country."

According to AFP , Sunak and former Prime Minister Johnson have both received support from at least 100 Conservative MPs, crossing the minimum threshold for running for the Conservative leader, but Sunak is more optimistic, and Johnson follows closely.

reported that the Conservative Party will make a quick decision this time. According to the party leader election procedures announced by the "1922 Committee" of the Conservative Party, the nomination of candidates will be completed at 2 pm on October 24, British time. If only one person reaches the nomination threshold, the candidate will become the new leader of the Conservative Party and the new prime minister, otherwise the first round of votes will be held at 6 pm on the same day; if necessary, the second round of votes will be held at 9 pm on the same day.