Conservative leadership race: Key moments
Day: 14 July 2022
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The Johnny Depp – Amber Heard saga may finally be over as Heard lost her attempt to have the verdict in the highly public trial thrown out.
There is set to be a strike on 30 July over a pay dispute, union Aslef has announced.
Conservative leadership race contender Liz Truss has stressed her loyality to Boris Johnson as she was questioned over why she did not join her colleagues in resigning to oust the PM from office.
The Italian government is set to be thrown into crisis on Thursday when Five Star Movement (M5S) plan to boycott a crucial vote – leading to calls for early elections.
Daily Express says MARIO DRAGHI’S broad coalition government faces the possibility of collapsing, with one key political figure saying of internal disputes: “Enough is enough.”
The Guardian says The Italian government is close to collapse after the 5-Star Movement said it would boycott a crucial confidence vote in parliament, prompting calls for early elections.
The Local Italy says Italy’s coalition government is at risk of imminent collapse as the populist Five Star Movement threatens to pull out and PM Mario Draghi faces a key vote on Thursday.
Mordaunt surges into top two in leadership race – that’s the headline on the front page of the Independent.
The six factor: Rishi wins but Penny the new fave – that’s the headline on the front page of the Sun.
It’s hotting up! Mordaunt surges in race for No 10 – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.
PM for PM? – that’s the Metro’s headline on its front page which also features a large image of the Beckham’s on holiday.
Cost of living crisis … what cost of living crisis? – that’s the front page of the Daily Mirror which leads with Penny Mordaunt.
Pressure on Truss as Tory rivals steal march in leadership battle -that’s the headline on the front splash of the Guardian.
Liz Truss to set out leadership bid to become prime minister with a pledge to “level up in a Conservative way” and cut taxes.
Penny Mordaunt was defeated as Rishi Sunak wins first Tory leadership ballot – by 88 votes to 67 – but is the candidate with momentum behind her, as the race hots up.
A popular paddling pool closed in the sweltering heat after people used it to clean themselves.
The Met Office has extended its heat warning as extreme weather heat across much of England and Wales for another day.
The Metro says The Met Office has extended its extreme weather across much of England and Wales for another day.
The Guardian says The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has triggered a severe weather emergency response in the capital – a move typically activated in winter.
Covid infection , some people have still managed to avoid a coronavirus infection. Your blood type could be one such reason, say studies
BORIS Becker has sparked outrage among his fellow inmates by landing a cushy job in jail.
A picture of a smiling Penny Mordaunt is being splashed on many of Thursday’s front pages.
Sarah Ferguson, met refugees in Poland on her second visit since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.