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The ‘gallant lady’ with a sailor’s humour is hoping to replace Liz Truss but faces a tough ask in overcoming a wave of support for Rishi Sunak The ‘gallant lady’ with a sailor’s humour is hoping to replace Liz Truss but faces a tough ask in overcoming a wave of support for Rishi Sunak

  Drone strikes in Kyiv last week killed at least four people, including a pregnant woman. ​Drone strikes in Kyiv last week killed at least four people, including a pregnant woman. 

The team claims that SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has a “fingerprint” that indicates it was most likely assembled in a laboratory. Other experts, however, are sceptical, with one calling the notion “tinfoil-hat bonkers”. ​The team claims that SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has a “fingerprint” that indicates it was most likely assembled in a laboratory. Other experts, however, are sceptical, with one calling the notion “tinfoil-hat bonkers”.

Patel becomes latest senior figure to switch support – having backed Boris Johnson at weekend Patel becomes latest senior figure to switch support – having backed Boris Johnson at weekend

Ukraine denounces Russia’s dirty bomb claim Ukraine has denounced the claims by Russia that Kyiv might use a “dirty bomb” – explosives laced with radioactive material. Ukraine’s President Zelensky suggested this latest move from Russia could signal that the Kremlin is preparing an attack of this kind. The UK, US and France issued a joint statement dismissing Russia’s claims of Ukraine preparing to use a “dirty bomb.” Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu made the dirty bomb comments in a call with his UK counterpart Ben Wallace. He said he was “concerned about possible provocations by Kyiv involving the use of…

A weekend of unsettled weather is set to continue across much of England, bringing with it a risk of flooding across the centre of the country. ​A weekend of unsettled weather is set to continue across much of England, bringing with it a risk of flooding across the centre of the country.

Pound gains as Rishi Sunak likely next PM The pound has gained against the US dollar after former prime minister Boris Johnson quit the Tory leadership race, leaving the former chancellor Rishi Sunak the most likely to become PM today. On Monday, sterling stood around 0.4% higher at $1.135. On Friday when Liz Truss quit as PM, sterling fell as low as $1.11 amid all the political uncertainty and fresh warnings about the UK economy. Rishi Sunak is now the clear frontrunner and could become the prime minister as early as today. The former chancellor has cleared the 100 thresholds…

A dirty bomb would is a conventional device laced with radioactive material. ​A dirty bomb would is a conventional device laced with radioactive material.

European Union leaders jointly expressed concern on Friday about economic reliance on China, leaving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing questions over an imminent trip there with business chiefs. ​European Union leaders jointly expressed concern on Friday about economic reliance on China, leaving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing questions over an imminent trip there with business chiefs.

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Boris Johnson pulls out of No10 race Boris Johnson has pulled out of the Tory leadership race, saying he had the support of more than 100 but it would not be “the right thing to do.” Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt remain in the contest – with Sunak way ahead. The leadership race began on Thursday following Liz Truss’s resignation after just 44 days on the job.  Nominations for the ballot close on Monday at 14:00 and candidates need the support of at least 100 Tory MPs to go forward. Rishi Sunak is miles ahead in the race and he…

Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico’s Pacific coast A powerful hurricane made landfalls in western Mexico on Sunday, causing heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides. The category 3 hurricane, named Roslyn, made landfall in Nayarit state and had maximum winds of 120mph.  It’s since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate. But the damage has already been done, with roads flooded and homes wrecked.  Tecuala is the worst affected area, further south along the coast in Sayulita, people were seen wading through mud to clear the streets.  Flash flooding and power outages hit the town of Puerto Vallarta…

David Tennant makes Doctor Who comeback, He’ll appear in three special episodes which will air in November 2023. David Tennant has made a surprise appearance in Jodie Whittaker’s final Doctor Who story. Whittaker unexpectedly regenerated into Tennant at the end of the 90-minute special The Power of the Doctor. David Tennant makes Doctor Who comeback The BBC has confirmed that the popular actor, who previously played the role between 2005 and 2010, has officially returned as the 14th Doctor. Tennant told BBC News: “What a lovely, lovely thing to get to revisit something that was such a wonderful, happy, significant…

Boris Johnson withdraws from the Tory leadership race as he fails to get the backing of the party and get to the threshold of 100 MPs to stand in the Tory leadership race. With the news breaking the pound strengthened against the dollar in the Eastern markets as they believe in the former Chancellor’s vision for the economy. Boris Johnson withdraws from the Tory leadership race Former PM Boris Johnson has ruled himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss, maintaining he had enough support but has decided it is not the right thing to do. He struggled to…

Breaking – Rishi Sunak officially enters race to No10 The former chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his official bid to become the next leader of the Tory party and prime minister, just six weeks after he lost out to Liz Truss.  It’s the second attempt at the top job for Sunak in a matter of months after Liz Truss resigned just 44 days into her premiership.  Publicly, Rishi Sunak has the backing of at least 124 MPs allowing him to proceed to the next round. If any other candidate also has passed the 100 thresholds they will then join Sunak…

Is Boris Johnson heading back into No10? Liz Truss’s 44 days as prime minister was completely disastrous but the thought of Boris Johnson back in No10 may prove to be the move that collapses the Conservative Party. Boris Johnson was ousted as prime minister by his own government just three months ago. And now he’s in second place to replace Truss.  Remembering Liz Truss’s 44 days as PM A second Boris Johnson premiership would be an extraordinary turnaround for British politics as no PM has returned after resignation since William Gladstone, 140 years ago.  Johnson won a landslide victory in…

The Observer – Top Tories say Johnson return ‘would risk the party’s death’ Summary of the front page The Observer says that senior Tories were last night engaged in a frantic campaign to stop Boris Johnson from staging a dramatic return to Downing Street, with claims he would cause further economic damage and risk “the end of the Conservative party”. The paper shows a photo of Johnson, which he released himself, lobbying an MP on the phone to muster backing for his leadership bid. The front page uses an image of Boris Johnson on the phone to Lee Anderson, with…

Sunday Mirror – The Tories can’t even govern themselves Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror reports that the Tories hit a new low yesterday as Boris Johnson was accused of lying in the undignified race for No10. The paper quotes Labour’s Keir Starmer who said: “The Tories are unable to govern themselves”. Johnson claims to have 100 backers, the paper says, but Tory MP Richard Holden said: “They don’t exist.” The front page uses the same image of Boris Johnson on the phone with his thumb up, Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak are also featured on the front…

The Sun on Sunday – Race for No10 – Deal OR No Deal Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday says Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were last night locked in talks to see if they can strike a deal to crown one as prime minister, the Sun reports. The paper says the high-stakes summit came after Boris flew back to the UK and claimed he had the backing of 100 Tory MPs – enough to get into the final ballot. The front page features an image of Boris Johnson on the phone with his thumbs up and…

Sunday Express – Boris Is Back Summary of the front page The Sunday Express reports that Boris Johnson was on course to pull off the biggest comeback in political history last night. Allies of the former PM claimed to have gathered support for a second stint in Number 10, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment Sunday Papers Previous Next

The Sunday Papers Race for No10 – Rishi Sunak surges ahead in polls Sunday’s papers report on the Tory leadership race, as Rishi Sunak’s supporters have seen him race over the 100 thresholds, whilst Boris Johnson lags behind on 56. Boris Johnson’s camp has said Boris has privately passed the threshold, though many are sceptical. Neither Rishi Sunak nor Boris Johnson have publicly stated they are running for office. If Boris Johnson does pass the 100 thresholds, along with Rishi Sunak – the vote will then be put to the Conservative Party Members, and it means Boris Johnson has a…

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Rishi Sunak is the most obvious candidate to enter No10 Since Liz Truss quit, Tories are lining up to snag the top job. But perhaps the most obvious candidate is Rishi Sunak. Whilst many Boris Johnson loyalists don’t want to see Sunak handed the keys to number 10, he’s miles ahead in polls. Sunak was the favourite amongst Tory MPs to take over from Boris Johnson during the summer leadership race. But he narrowly missed out, coming in second place to Liz Truss when the vote was put to the ordinary Conservative party members. So why should Rishi Sunak be…

Remembering Liz Truss’s 44 days as PM Liz Truss resigned from office after just 44 days becoming the UK’s shortest-serving PM in history.  She came into office on 6 September, after winning the summer leadership race to replace Boris Johnson – who was ousted from No10 following a series of scandals.  Her 44 days are significantly shorter than the previous record holder of 119 days in office, held by George Canning, whose run as PM ended because he died in 1827.  U-turns and economic turmoil will always be associated with Liz Truss. Her disastrous mini-Budget in her third week on…

The Independent – Voters demand general election to pick new PM Summary of the front page A campaign set up The Independent to let the public choose the next prime minister has now been backed by at least 250,000 people. The paper’s headline reads: “Voters demand general election to pick new PM” and notes that the new PM will become the country’s third prime minister in just eight weeks. Half of the front page is dedicated to an image of Liz Truss looking downcast as she delivers her resignation speech in front of the famous black door of No 10. …