Author: News Desk

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.