British Justice Secretary launches himself as Cameron's successor.
British Justice Secretary Michael Gove announced on Thursday, June 30th, that he will attempt to succeed David Cameron as Conservative leader and Prime Minister; "I have repeatedly said that I did not want to be Prime Minister. That has always been my opinion. But events since last Thursday have had a great impact," said Gove, one of the pro-Brexit leaders; the statement came on the same day that former London mayor Boris Johnson announced that he will not run for Prime Minister; on Thursday, Home Secretary Theresa May also officially announced her candidacy.
247 - British Justice Secretary Michael Gove announced on Thursday, the 30th, that he will attempt to succeed David Cameron as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.
"I have repeatedly said that I did not want to be prime minister. That has always been my opinion. But the events since last Thursday have had a great impact," said Gove, one of the pro-Brexit leaders.
The statement came on the same day that former London mayor Boris Johnson announced he would not be running for prime minister. "I must say to you, my friends, who have waited in faith for the final part of this speech, that having consulted with colleagues and in view of the circumstances in Parliament, I have concluded that the person [to hold the positions] cannot be me," Johnson said.
It had been speculated that Gove would be Johnson's number 2 candidate, after having acted as the former London mayor's right-hand man during the June 23 European Union referendum campaign.
On Thursday, Home Secretary Theresa May also officially announced her candidacy.