~6 0~p>At the same time, Rishi Sunak has ruled out holding parliamentary elections on May 2, when local elections will take place.
Some UK ministers are holding private discussions about replacing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the parliamentary elections.
Bloomberg writes about this, citing informed sources.
Ministers have held private discussions in recent days to explore the possibility that the governing Conservative Party could be forced to replace Sunak ahead of the election, sources said.
The interlocutors explained to the publication that the question is whether the interim leader will help contain the surge in popularity of the opposition Labor Party.
The story states that the catalyst for the talks was a series of political scandals that demonstrated Sunak's alleged inability to make quick political decisions, in particular, we are talking about promises to cut taxes and a controversy over racist remarks allegedly made by one of the party's largest donors.
Sources indicate that the ministers participating in the negotiations remain supporters of Sunak and do not want a change in the head of government.
None of the rivals appear to have enough support to challenge him, and so the prime minister will be able to hold out until the elections, Bloomberg reports.
If a candidate emerges who can fill the position without much competition, Sunak is likely to be ousted, two senior ministers said.
The Conservatives are currently awaiting local elections, which will take place on May 2. According to one of the ministers, in the event of unsuccessful results, it will be difficult for the prime minister to explain to fellow party members why he should lead the conservatives in parliamentary elections.
Sunak previously ruled out holding parliamentary elections on May 2, saying they would take place later this year.
Sunak's aides are likely considering an election in the fall, according to Bloomberg, but some Conservative Party lawmakers have suggested it could be July.
Recall that according to polls, the Conservative Party of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be defeated in the current elections in Great Britain.
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