While new Tory leader’s rise reflects positive progress, reality of life in UK for ethnic minorities remains complex picture In 1969, the late Queen’s chief financial manager, Lord Tryon, told a Home Office civil servant that “it was not, in fact, the practice to appoint coloured immigrants or foreigners” to […]
US president and new British PM reaffirm ‘special relationship’ after Sunak becomes Britain’s third leader in 2022 The US president, Joe Biden, and Britain’s new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, agreed during talks on Tuesday to work together to support Ukraine and stand up to China, the White House said. They […]
Former business secretary tells opponents of bill they are fighting a Brexit battle all over again The former business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg launched a scathing attack on opponents of legislation he has tabled to sweep away EU law, telling them they are fighting a Brexit battle all over again. Rees-Mogg […]
New Tory leader says he will put an end to party’s psychodrama and focus on ‘policies not personalities’ Rishi Sunak warned the Conservatives it was time to “unite or die” as he prepared to enter No 10 as the first person of colour to become UK prime minister. He said […]
New prime minister likely to prioritise unity in offering ministerial jobs, although leading Trussites can expect the chop Rishi Sunak has pledged to build a cabinet of all the talents but, given the swiftness of the leadership competition, relatively little has been briefed about his potential cabinet. His team say […]
The UK newspaper front pages lay out the difficult path ahead for the incoming PM, and question the validity of his victory Rishi Sunak’s victory in the Tory leadership contest and his imminent accession to the top of British politics leads the front page of every major newspaper in the […]
Incoming PM presents smart, impeccably turned out exterior but seems prone to more than the odd gaffe He has never claimed to be a man of the people but with his Prada shoes and bespoke suits, the soon-to-be prime minister, Rishi Sunak, tries to be meticulous about his presentation. Yet […]
As Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt drop out, the 1922 Committee manages to dodge a democratic vote It all panned out about as well as the Conservative party could have hoped. A new leader – the right leader, as far as MPs were concerned – elected in a matter of […]
The UK newspaper front pages cover the latest in twist in the Tory leadership battle Boris Johnson’s sudden exit from the Tory leadership race fills the UK front pages on Monday. The Guardian goes with, “‘Not the right time’: Johnson out of race to lead the Tories”. The paper writes […]
More than 165 MPs declare for ex-chancellor after Johnson said he would not run despite claiming he had 102 supporters Tory leadership contest – latest updates Boris Johnson has withdrawn from the race to be Conservative leader, leaving Rishi Sunak within touching distance of becoming prime minister. After senior Tories […]