Sunak, Mordaunt, Johnson? Contenders Who Could Replace Liz Truss

Sunak, Mordaunt, Johnson? Contenders Who Could Replace Liz Truss

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The video discusses the race to find a successor for the UK Prime Minister after Liz Truss's controversial 44-day tenure. Key candidates include Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, and Penny Mordaunt. The public is eager for a general election due to frequent leadership changes. The nomination process requires candidates to secure support from 100 Conservative MPs, with a high likelihood of the contest concluding quickly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Liz Truss's runner-up in the previous leadership contest?

Boris Johnson

Rishi Sunak

Charles Gibson

Penny Mordant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Rishi Sunak hold before being considered a frontrunner for Prime Minister?

House of Commons Leader

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Defense Secretary

Foreign Secretary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's general sentiment following the Prime Minister's resignation?

Support for the Conservative Party

Desire for a general election

Content with the current government

Indifference to political changes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first hurdle for potential candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race?

Gaining support from 100 Conservative MPs

Winning a public vote

Endorsement from the previous Prime Minister

Approval from the monarch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Prime Ministers has King Charles III seen during his short reign so far?

Four

Three

One

Two