Boris Johnson. File photoMOSCOW, Oct 23 Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak held talks on Saturday, but no deal was reached, the Telegraph reported. The Times reported earlier that Johnson could meet with Sunak amid reports they could run for prime minister. to the post of prime minister According to the Telegraph, negotiations between the ex-premier and the former finance minister took place on Saturday. As the newspaper writes, Johnson told his supporters that he did not conclude any deal with Sunak and will continue to fight for leadership in the Conservative Party. It was previously reported that both Johnson and Sunak received the support of more than 100 parliamentarians necessary to participate in the election of the country's prime minister. however, they have not yet announced their candidacies. Prime Minister and leader of the British Conservative Party Liz Truss earlier announced her resignation, noting that she would remain as head of the cabinet until her successor was elected. Truss had only been Prime Minister for 44 days at the time of her resignation, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. » />Johnson received the support of parliamentarians necessary for participation in the elections
