And private polling reveals only Mr Johnson has the ability to secure a General Election victory by reaching out to swing voters across the country. The outspoken Brexit campaigner has already been backed by Culture Secretary John Whittingdale and Environment Secretary Liz Truss.
Dominic Raab, the Justice Minister, and Farming Minister George Eustice have also thrown their weight behind Mr Johnson's leadership bid. Mr Johnson, who once said he was more likely to be "reincarnated as an olive" than become Prime Minister, is expected to declare later today.
Dominic Raab, the Justice Minister, and Farming Minister George Eustice have also thrown their weight behind Mr Johnson's leadership bid. Mr Johnson, who once said he was more likely to be "reincarnated as an olive" than become Prime Minister, is expected to declare later today.
