BBCNEWS BBC News July 7, 2024
britain's former prime minister, borisjohnson, says he will not stand in the contest to choose the next leader of the conservative party and therefore prime minister. despite saying he thought there was a good chance he could have been back in downing street next friday, he said he didn't think he could unite his divided party. nominations close on monday afternoon, with the former chancellor, the uk's finance minister, rishi sunak and cabinet minister penny mordaunt the only candidates who've declared they're running. our political editor, chris mason, has this report. are you runni...