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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
The Guardian – The Bitter End Summary of the front page Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson are the Tory candidates that are expected to battle it out to become Britain’s next prime minister, according to The Guardian. “The bitter end” declares the front page, alongside a full-page image of Liz Truss delivering her resignation speech. The paper notes the next PM will be in power by next week – the third prime minister…
Metro – The worst PM we’ve ever had Summary of the front page A bitter battle to become the next prime minister has begun after Liz Truss resigned, ending the shortest premiership in British history, writes the Metro. The paper’s headline reads: “The worst PM we’ve ever had” and says former PM Boris Johnson, who left office on 6 September, is said to be planning a run. The front page features an image of Liz…
Daily Mirror – General Election Now Summary of the front page The front page of the Daily Mirror simply reads: “The British people demand general election now” following the resignation of Liz Truss. The front page also features a small image of PM Liz Truss looking downcast as she delivered her resignation speech as well as a small image of Boris Johnson, alongside the caption: “PM quits … and guess who wants his job back?” The…
The Sun – Bojo: I’ll be back Summary of the front page Boris Johnson is eyeing up the “mother of all political comebacks” following Liz Truss’s resignation, according to The Sun. The paper’s front page headline reads “Bojo: I’ll be back”. The paper reports the former prime minister started a bid to get his old job back, but leadership candidates would need the support of at least 100 MPs to get to the ballot. The…
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