Exclusive: Prof Dame Jenny Harries warns of dangers to food security, flooding and insect-borne diseases The climate crisis poses a “significant and growing threat” to health in the UK, the country’s most senior public health expert has warned. Speaking to the Guardian, Prof Dame Jenny Harries, the chief executive of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!” […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The mood among backbench Conservatives after PM’s resignation seems to be overwhelmingly one of relief Tory leadership contest – live updates There are countless indignities in becoming the briefest-serving UK prime minister of all time, and a new one arrived on Friday morning when a No 10 official was able […]
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 […]
Former prime minister said to be flying to UK from Caribbean, after trips to Slovenia and Greece Tory leadership contest – latest updates If Boris Johnson is about to make a fresh campaign for 10 Downing Street, he should certainly be refreshed. Since he resigned as prime minister in early […]