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Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. [AP]

Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support on Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation's leader.

Truss quit on Thursday after a turbulent 45-day term, conceding that she could not deliver on her tax-cutting economic plans.

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