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The Independent – Sunak poised to be PM as Johnson forced to quit Summary of the front page The Independent – Sunak poised to be PM as Johnson forced to quit Rishi Sunak looks set for coronation as the third prime minister this year, The Independent reports – with the newspaper describing Boris Johnson’s withdrawal from the race as a “significant humiliation”. The front page also claims Boris Johnson bottled it and another article says…

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The Guardian – Johnson out of race to lead the Tories Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with the late-night news of Boris Johnson’s shock withdrawal from the race he never officially entered. The paper says more senior party figures cautioned that a Boris Johnson comeback would lead to chaos and an early election. The paper says Johnson struggled to get the backing of enough Conservative MPs. The front page features a large image…

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After 31 January, consumers with non-valid versions will have to send off a form to secure a swap Royal Mail is urging consumers to use up stamps without barcodes by 31 January 2023, when imprints featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II will cease to be valid for postage. There are 100 days left for people to rummage through wallets and drawers to track down stamps to use before the deadline, otherwise they will have to…

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Metro – Boris has bottled it Summary of the front page The Metro is a little less generous than others in its headline about Mr Johnson. The paper says that Boris Johnson “sensationally” quit in his bid to return to No10. They cast doubt on his claims he had passed the 100 thresholds. The paper says that unless Penny Mordaunt finds another 75 nominations within hours, a vote by party members will not go ahead and…

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Daily Mirror – Johnson humiliated: Sunak set for power Summary of the front page Rishi Sunak is now “on the brink of becoming Britain’s latest unelected PM” – that’s on the front of the Daily Mirror. The paper says that “humiliated” former PM Boris Johnson claimed he had the numbers for a return as PM but feared he would split the party. The paper says only Penny Mordaunt now stands in the way of Rishi…

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The Sun – Sunak set to be next PM – Bojo: It’s a no Summary of the front page Boris Johnson apparently stepped aside to “avoid chaos” in the party, says The Sun. The paper remains sympathetic to Boris Johnson and says that peace talks between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson collapsed on Saturday night without a deal. The paper quotes a Sunak friend who said: “It’s time to unite the party and take the…

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Joe Biden’s mental state has been called into question after he appeared to “zone out” during an MSNBC interview – some members of Congress have reportedly submitted a letter urging the President to undergo a cognitive test. ​Joe Biden’s mental state has been called into question after he appeared to “zone out” during an MSNBC interview – some members of Congress have reportedly submitted a letter urging the President to undergo a cognitive test.

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Daily Express – Rishi new PM in waiting after Boris quits race Summary of the front page Rishi Sunak is described as “the new PM in waiting” by the Daily Express. The paper says that Rishi Sunak is set to be crowned the next prime minister after Boris Johnson conceded he would not be able to unite the party to “govern effectively”. The front page of the Express features an image of Rishi Sunak and…

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  The young boy has yet to be formally identified, but police have described how despite the best efforts of those present to save his life, the sudden collapse ultimately led to his death. ​The young boy has yet to be formally identified, but police have described how despite the best efforts of those present to save his life, the sudden collapse ultimately led to his death. 

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