If chosen as PM, Sunak would face a dire inheritance and a narrow window to turn things around Tory leadership contest – latest updates More than 150 Conservative MPs came to view Rishi Sunak as their saviour from the threatened return of a scandal-mired Boris Johnson. But when Sunak was […]
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said he would not run despite claiming he had 102 supporters Tory leadership contest – latest updates Boris Johnson has withdrawn from the race to be Conservative leader, leaving Rishi Sunak within touching distance of becoming prime minister.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 […]
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 […]
With the Conservative party bitterly divided, the leader of the Commons is seen as a unity candidate Johnson, Sunak and Mordaunt get early backing in Tory leadership race – live Supporters of the Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt are poised to target “anti-Sunak” MPs should Boris Johnson pull out of […]
After the shortest-ever term as Britain’s prime minister, how did a politician who spent 12 years in government, including in many key roles, make such a historic mess of the top job? It may not have been the most troubling feature of Liz Truss’s premiership but the need to check […]
Tory leadership candidate describes reliance on self, NHS and people of Portsmouth in video pitch for No 10 Pulling pints, playing pool, at the helm of a ship and hugging constituents: Penny Mordaunt has released a new campaign video which she said represents “the real me”. The Conservative leadership candidate, […]
In Uxbridge, locals were divided on their MP’s desire for a second stint as Tory leader, with some fearing he would forget all about their problems On her way to get a flu jab in Uxbridge town centre, Debbie Cusmans, 57, spots a reporter with a notebook. “Bring back Boris!” […]
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hold talks as deadline for nominations approaches on Monday Senior Tories are engaged in a frantic campaign to stop Boris Johnson staging a dramatic return to Downing Street, with claims he would cause further economic damage and risk “the end of the Conservative party”. Johnson’s […]
Former PM’s allies say he will easily gain enough support to get on ballot, while critics warn of potential defections Tory leadership contest – latest updates Boris Johnson is gaining ground in his audacious bid to return to Downing Street despite critics warning he risks plunging the Conservatives into fresh […]
Voters join Labour leader’s demand for immediate general election in wake of Liz Truss resignation Tory leadership contest – latest updates The UK government is facing mounting calls to hold a general election as voters demand a say in who runs the country. Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, is leading […]