UK Foreign Secretary Truss says she fully supports PM Johnson

SYDNEY (Reuters) – UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss voiced on Friday her full support for embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson, saying he was doing a fantastic job and there was no contest for the leadership.

Speaking at a media conference in Sydney, Truss was asked if she supported Johnson and whether she would run for leader of the Conservative Party if a contest was called.

“The Prime Minister has my 100% support,” said Truss. “I want the Prime Minister to continue as long as possible in his job. He is doing a fantastic job. There is no leadership election.”

Truss has been tipped as a possible replacement for Johnson who has been rocked by scandals over parties at No. 10 held during strict national lockdowns.

(Reporting by Wayne Cole; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)