Rishi Sunak appeared to have the upper hand in a race for U.K. prime minister that risks splitting the Conservative Party and further roiling markets
LONDON—Former U.K.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson were Sunday both vying to become Britain’s next prime minister, in an unpredictable race that risks splitting the ruling Conservative Party and further roiling the markets.Sunday after he officially announced he would stand for prime minister, pledging to “fix our economy, unite our party and deliver for our country.”
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