Race for UK Prime Minister: Runners and Riders

The transcript discusses the current political scenario involving Tory MP nominations for potential candidates like Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, and Penny Mordaunt. It highlights the uncertainty of Boris Johnson's candidacy and the strategic efforts by candidates to gather support. Behind-the-scenes communications are ongoing among candidates and their advisors to assess their chances of reaching the required 100 MP nominations. Some candidates, like Grant Shapps, have decided not to run due to insufficient support. The weekend is expected to be filled with intense negotiations and decisions before the nomination deadline on Monday.

Who are the two main contenders for the UK Prime Minister position according to the transcript?

• Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak

• Penny Mordaunt and Grant Shapps

• Theresa May and David Cameron

• Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer

What is the key number of MP nominations needed for a candidate to be on the ballot?

• 50

• 75

• 150

• 100

What are the candidates doing behind the scenes to gather support?

• Holding public rallies

• Making phone calls and sending text messages

• Sending emails to voters

• Organizing press conferences

Why did Grant Shapps decide not to run for Prime Minister?

• He was not eligible to run

• He wanted to support another candidate

• He realized 100 MP nominations were unrealistic for him

• He was not interested in the position

What is expected to happen over the weekend before the nominations deadline?

• A final decision on the new Prime Minister

• A quiet period with no political activity

• An extraordinary weekend of negotiations and discussions

• A public debate among candidates