Lord David Frost has been tipped for a high Cupboard place below Liz Truss if the International Secretary wins the race to switch Boris Johnson as the following Prime Minister. It’s understood Ms Truss desires Lord Frost to run the Cupboard Workplace. Based on The Solar, he would undertake the position as Ms Truss’ Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
In the meantime, John Redwood has additionally been tipped for a senior cupboard position is Ms Truss wins the race subsequent month.
Redwood has been a vocal supporter of the present International Secretary, claiming she affords “the contemporary air of a pro-growth financial coverage”.
However journalist Alastair Campbell has slammed the potential of their return to Downing Avenue.
He wrote on Twitter: “If tales of Redwood, IDS, Frost again in authorities are true, (to not point out pro-law breaker Braverman as Residence Secretary and Rees-Mogg I/c levelling up) Johnson and Co are going to have a robust rival in worst PM/Cupboard in historical past contest. What a large number after 12 years of Toryism.”
Allies of Lord Belief declare discussions are ongoing however no settlement is ready in stone.
Lord Belief was a key determine in Boris Johnson’s authorities and helped negotiate the UK’s post-Brexit commerce settlement with the European Union.
However he resigned final yr after disagreeing with Boris’ excessive taxes and Covid-curbing restrictions.
A Tory supply mentioned: “There’s a spot for Frosty on the desk, for positive, however thus far he appears to be holding out for one thing larger than CDL.”
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Jacob Rees-Mogg can also be mentioned to be within the working for a number of the high jobs.
The brand new chief might be introduced on September 5 following a poll of Conservative occasion members.
