Due to successive ruling crises, especially the resignation of a large number of government officials, Johnson announced his resignation as leader and prime minister of the Conservative Party on July 7, but he remained in office until a new leader emerged. On September 5th, Trass defeated his opponent, former Finance Minister Ricky Sunak, and was elected as the new leader of the ruling Conservative Party. According to the regulations, the new leader of the ruling party will take over the post of Prime Minister until the next general election.