The ex-prime minister of Great Britain, Boris Johnson, won the support of more than 100 deputies, which allows him to enter the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party. This was reported by SkyNews with reference to a source close to Johnson.

 "Boris Johnson is supported by more than 100 members of parliament, and therefore he can be included in the ballot," the message reads.

 According to TV channel political commentator Liz Bates, 50 deputies have publicly declared their support for Johnson.

 "So it's worth remembering that this can also be part of trying to gain momentum in this competition, which is happening in a very short period," she said.

 At the same time, according to the TV channel, the number of deputies who support the former finance minister Rishi Sunak is higher.

 "Rishi Sunak is now the frontrunner. He has over 100 supporters who support him publicly and now he knows that if he enters the race - neither he nor Boris Johnson have officially done so yet - he will definitely go through to the next stage Bates added.