"I’m standing to be the next leader of @Conservatives & Prime Minister of our great country. We need to restore trust, bring unity and create new opportunities across the UK. First and foremost, we must deliver Brexit. Join @TeamSaj to help me do just that #TeamSaj" Javid said on Twitter.
Sajid Javid's remark comes after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation as Tory leader on Friday, effective 7 June. May said that she would continue to lead the government until her successor is chosen.
Currently, Home Secretary Sajid Javid is the second most-preferred Conservative politician, while Secretary of State for Environment Michael Gove holds third position.
As figures stand today, about 28 per cent of Britons believe that Boris Johnson would become a good prime minister. Therefore, he is ahead of other potential candidates to replace Theresa May, according to a YouGov poll.