In the wake of Brexit, who is tipped for the UK’s top spot?

[rooster59]

In the wake of Brexit, who is tipped for the UK’s top spot?

By Sarah Joanne Taylor



Former Mayor of London and prominent ‘Leave’ campaigner Boris Johnson faced angry crowds in London on Friday (June 24). That, however, is unlikely to be his biggest challenge.

The Conservative MP is the bookies’ favourite to become Britain’s next prime minister, but to do that he’ll have to win over his divided party.

Justice Minister Michael Gove is also pegged as a contender. He, too, was pro-Brexit.

Home Secretary Theresa May is also said to have Conservative leadership ambitions.

Tony Travers, Director of Research Centre at London School of Economics suggested everything was to play for:
“It’s worth remembering with the Conservative party that it’s not always the frontrunners who end up as leader. So you have to be careful with the sort of runners and riders in this particular race.”

While the final outcome will take weeks to decide, what is clear, in the aftermath of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, is that the new prime minister will not be democratically elected by the British people. Conservative Party members will eventually vote on a shortlist of two candidates.

Leading ‘Leave’ campaigner and head of the eurosceptic UKIP party Nigel Farage said David Cameron had “done the honourable thing” by stepping down as premier.

He has called for a ‘Brexit government.'

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-06-26

[SgtRock]

Who knows.

There must be someone in the UK that has the self determination and commitment, combined with the skills and knowledge to drive the UK forward.

Although that rules out any current UK politician.

[pitrevie]

I hope its Boris, we now need the people in charge who were responsible for this decision so that in a few years they can either take credit for what has happened or be called to account.

[MJCM]

Wasn't it Boris Johnson who said

"My chances of being PM are about as good as the chances of finding Elvis on Mars, or my being reincarnated as an olive.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/london-mayor-election/mayor-of-london/10909094/Boris-Johnsons-top-50-quotes.html

[Bunnychow]

Who knows.

There must be someone in the UK that has the self determination and commitment, combined with the skills and knowledge to drive the UK forward.

Although that rules out any current UK politician.

Jeremy Clarkson ?

[Caps]

What about Jacob Rees-Mogg...he made some good points for Brexit

[SgtRock]

Who knows.

There must be someone in the UK that has the self determination and commitment, combined with the skills and knowledge to drive the UK forward.

Although that rules out any current UK politician.

Jeremy Clarkson ?

He can drive cars, not convinced he is good for driving anything else.

[CaptHaddock]

So I guess Cameron goes down in history as the Gorbachev of the UK for having initiated the breakup.

[Laughing Gravy]

So I guess Cameron goes down in history as the Gorbachev of the UK for having initiated the breakup.

Or you can look at the fact that he was pivotal in the freedom of the UK like Gorbachev was in the USSR. It is how you view things.

[brewsterbudgen]

Theresa May has played a blinder by being almost silent during the Referendum.

Whoever wins would be wise to call a General Election with a Brexit manifesto in order to ensure they have enough MPs willing to vote to proceed with the nightmare of actually Brexiting.

[oldsailor35]

Who knows.

There must be someone in the UK that has the self determination and commitment, combined with the skills and knowledge to drive the UK forward.

Although that rules out any current UK politician.

Have you never heard of Jacob Rees-Mogg ?

[neverdie]

Rolf Harris.

[12DrinkMore]

Rolf Harris.

Although not without precedent, he's an Aussie child molester.

Best left where he is.

[yardrunner]

I hope its Boris, we now need the people in charge who were responsible for this decision so that in a few years they can either take credit for what has happened or be called to account.

I hope its not Boris, he was one of the biggest liars after Farage during the prereferendum debates, for most of the elections during the last 50 years i have voted conservative but i wont if Boris is in the running to be PM as far as i am concerned he is a self serving hypocrite who only supported Brexit to get rid of David Cameron and have a chance to be PM

[12DrinkMore]

Theresa May has played a blinder by being almost silent during the Referendum.

Whoever wins would be wise to call a General Election with a Brexit manifesto in order to ensure they have enough MPs willing to vote to proceed with the nightmare of actually Brexiting.

Surely we have had the vote.

Now the politicians have to follow the will of the people and take the UK back into a self-ruled democracy. The politicians cannot vote against it.

[yardrunner]

(quote) Leading ‘Leave’ campaigner and head of the eurosceptic UKIP party Nigel Farage said David Cameron had “done the honourable thing” by stepping down as premier.

​Unlike Nigel Farage who was going to step down as UKIP leader after the general election but then didn't

[Morch]

I'd like to see a Boris & Donald press conference.

[12DrinkMore]

So I guess Cameron goes down in history as the Gorbachev of the UK for having initiated the breakup.

Cameron will leave as the most feeble non-achieving politician the UK has ever had. The clown really thought that a few open threats would sway the electorate.

And now he resigns, stating "Why should I do all the hard sh1t?".

When the going gets tough, the weak and feeble disappear.

Good that he has resigned, he does not have the acumen and charisma that a leading politician needs. He was just a follower, taking orders from Europe.

The only vision he had was for a cushy job handing down the Euro-policies with a nice Euro-Job at the end of his term.

[English 1]

You all missed the best man for the job........

Dennis Skinner the man that called Cameron 'Dodgy Dave' and had to leave the chamber.

Now that would be interesting.

[neverdie]

Rolf Harris.

Although not without precedent, he's an Aussie child molester.

Best left where he is.

He's British now mate

[neverdie]

I'd like to see a Boris & Donald press conference.

Or bi-assissination.

[Thaiwine]

I hope its Boris, we now need the people in charge who were responsible for this decision so that in a few years they can either take credit for what has happened or be called to account.

I hope its not Boris, he was one of the biggest liars after Farage during the prereferendum debates, for most of the elections during the last 50 years i have voted conservative but i wont if Boris is in the running to be PM as far as i am concerned he is a self serving hypocrite who only supported Brexit to get rid of David Cameron and have a chance to be PM

I don't think Boris is a good idea, but I don't think Farage is/was a liar, he was used by the Leave camp to do the dirty work on immigration Leave group had nothing to do with Ukip all along, now they cold shoulder him and claim anything he said or promised was nothing to do with us,

Welcome to the dirty world of politics.

[oldgent]

Cameron seen the chance to come out as a Hero. what went on behind closed doors between

Boris and himself. that is the question.

[northernphil]

Rolf Harris.

Although not without precedent, he's an Aussie child molester.

Best left where he is.

and not just Aussie kids ................... back to the topic.

[brewsterbudgen]

Theresa May has played a blinder by being almost silent during the Referendum.

Whoever wins would be wise to call a General Election with a Brexit manifesto in order to ensure they have enough MPs willing to vote to proceed with the nightmare of actually Brexiting.

Surely we have had the vote.

Now the politicians have to follow the will of the people and take the UK back into a self-ruled democracy. The politicians cannot vote against it.

We can't leave the EU without parliament repealing the law or passing a new law. MPs can vote against it but obviously at some political cost. However if a General Election is held and MPs are elected on a manifesto commitment to remain or have a new referendum on renegotiated terms, it could certainly happen.

Reports are already being made that many Leave voters are regretting their vote as they realise the ramifications of leaving and how they were mislead by the Boris, Farage et al.

Interesting times ahead.

[elgordo38]

I hope its Boris, we now need the people in charge who were responsible for this decision so that in a few years they can either take credit for what has happened or be called to account.

I hope its not Boris, he was one of the biggest liars after Farage during the prereferendum debates, for most of the elections during the last 50 years i have voted conservative but i wont if Boris is in the running to be PM as far as i am concerned he is a self serving hypocrite who only supported Brexit to get rid of David Cameron and have a chance to be PM

Don't you think the reverse was thought out by "Dodgy" Dave. The odds favored him and if things would have gone his way it would have solidified his position within the party and it would have been the end of Boris who would have ended up on the loosing side. As far as liars go hey find me an honest truth telling politician they are scarce as hen's teeth. My last hero politician just came out with a stupid position that made me want to vomit. The dear lady from Burma spoke to the Burmese masses and told them to be good little workers and work hard for their task masters. Its amazing what a little power will do to honesty. Kills it for sure.

[connda]

Boris baby. Again...how predictable.

[12DrinkMore]

Theresa May has played a blinder by being almost silent during the Referendum.

Whoever wins would be wise to call a General Election with a Brexit manifesto in order to ensure they have enough MPs willing to vote to proceed with the nightmare of actually Brexiting.

Surely we have had the vote.

Now the politicians have to follow the will of the people and take the UK back into a self-ruled democracy. The politicians cannot vote against it.

We can't leave the EU without parliament repealing the law or passing a new law. MPs can vote against it but obviously at some political cost. However if a General Election is held and MPs are elected on a manifesto commitment to remain or have a new referendum on renegotiated terms, it could certainly happen.

Reports are already being made that many Leave voters are regretting their vote as they realise the ramifications of leaving and how they were mislead by the Boris, Farage et al.

Interesting times ahead.

Cameron did his share of misleading as well, and stated this would not be a "Neverendum", this vote is final. Or maybe he was lying again.

Hope that Finland now steps up, and then France.

The whole humongous EU-edifice has grown out of control, and is now mostly a political gravy train.

[brewsterbudgen]

Theresa May has played a blinder by being almost silent during the Referendum.

Whoever wins would be wise to call a General Election with a Brexit manifesto in order to ensure they have enough MPs willing to vote to proceed with the nightmare of actually Brexiting.

Surely we have had the vote.

Now the politicians have to follow the will of the people and take the UK back into a self-ruled democracy. The politicians cannot vote against it.

We can't leave the EU without parliament repealing the law or passing a new law. MPs can vote against it but obviously at some political cost. However if a General Election is held and MPs are elected on a manifesto commitment to remain or have a new referendum on renegotiated terms, it could certainly happen.

Reports are already being made that many Leave voters are regretting their vote as they realise the ramifications of leaving and how they were mislead by the Boris, Farage et al.

Interesting times ahead.

Cameron did his share of misleading as well, and stated this would not be a "Neverendum", this vote is final. Or maybe he was lying again.

Hope that Finland now steps up, and then France.

The whole humongous EU-edifice has grown out of control, and is now mostly a political gravy train.

The referendum was "final" on the terms negotiated by Cameron. New, more favourable terms, in a "reformed" EU, will be an entirely different matter and will be up to the British people to decide in a new referendum. Just like happened in Ireland and France.

There is hope that this misguided decision can be overturned.

Edited June 26, 2016 by brewsterbudgen

[Murgatroyd]

OK Boris... Now what's the plan for the future? It's alright, you can come out from under your desk... no one is going to try to hurt you today, Dry your tears, and put the blanket down, Now What's the Plan?... Oh dear... You haven't actually got one have you? You never thought you'd actually win did you? Well get off your fat ass and make a plan quickly... I know it will involve sums and difficult things like that, but if you don't work something out soon the country that you're so proud of will turn on you and take a horrible revenge on you for your idiocy... and no, sucking your thumb won't help!