Boris Johnson was kicked out of the UK leadership less than 2 months ago on the back of along list of scandals including hosting and attending parties at 10 Downing Street during the covid lockdowns.

But with his replacement Liz Truss being pushed out after less than 6 weeks, Boris Johnson looked set for a comeback before pulling the pin at the last minute.

Rishi Sunak has now been declared the new British Prime Minister but could Boris just be waiting in the wings for him to fail too?

Today we find out who Rishi Sunak is and why he could be Boris's ticket back to the leadership.

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Boris Johnson was kicked out of the UK leadership less than 2 months ago on the back of along list of scandals including hosting and attending parties at 10 Downing Street during the covid lockdowns.
But with his replacement Liz Truss being pushed out after less than 6 weeks, Boris Johnson looked set for a comeback before pulling the pin at the last minute.
Rishi Sunak has now been declared the new British Prime Minister but could Boris just be waiting in the wings for him to fail too?
Today we find out who Rishi Sunak is and why he could be Boris's ticket back to the leadership.
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Dr Rob Mainwaring - Associate Professor Flinders University College of Business, Government and Law
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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