UK Leadership Race: Who Could Replace Johnson as PM?

The video discusses the ongoing leadership race to replace Johnson, highlighting candidates with military backgrounds like Ben Wallace, Penny Mordaunt, and Tom Togan Hart. The economic situation in the UK, including the cost of living crisis, brings figures like Rishi Sunak and Nadeem Zahawi into focus. The video also explores candidates' motivations, such as gaining cabinet positions, and draws parallels with past political events, like Jeremy Corbyn's strategy with Labour.

Why do some candidates enter the leadership race despite knowing they have little chance?

What is the significance of self-marketing in political contests, as mentioned in the text?