Johnson is 'desperate' to win over moderate, pro-EU Conservative MPs in his bid to replace Theresa May as party leader and prime minister.
Boris Johnson is fighting to win over centre-ground Conservative Members of Parliament in the race to replace Theresa May.However, growing numbers of"moderate" Conservative MPs are resigned to him becoming their party leader and prime minister.Moderates plan to endorse Johnson in the hope of gaining prominent roles in his potential administration.
However, prior to his involvement in the Leave campaign, Johnson gained a reputation as a liberal, centre-ground politician during his time as Mayor of London. The strategy is based on the belief that Johnson is malleable and willing to change his politics for political advantage, pointing to the contrasts between his spell as London Mayor and his conduct as a Brexit campaigner.
Shortly after the inaugural meeting of the One Nation group, Johnson used social media to attempt to win them over. Most MPs in this anti-Johnson faction are set to throw their support behind either Environment Secretary Michael Gove or Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Hancock held meetings with One Nation group MPs this week.
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