Richmond MP lost out to Liz Truss this summer but his dire economic warnings about her ‘fairy tale’ tax policies have been entirely vindicated by her disastrous and short-lived reign Richmond MP lost out to Liz Truss this summer but his dire economic warnings about her ‘fairy tale’ tax policies have been entirely vindicated by her disastrous and short-lived reign
Monday’s front pages are dominated by the news Boris Johnson has pulled out of the race for No10.
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‘It is cheaper to buy an all-inclusive holiday than stay in the UK this winter.’
The late monarch was a successful owner and breeder of thoroughbreds. The late monarch was a successful owner and breeder of thoroughbreds.
Race to No10 – what happens next? Rishi Sunak vs Penny Mordaunt Today marks an important moment in UK political history as the country looks set to crown its third prime minister in less than two months. And with Boris Johnson pulling out of the race late last night – claiming he did have the support but he couldn’t unite the party – his former chancellor Rishi Sunak looks on course to be the new…
The family said they were “broken” following the tragic incident which saw the boy and his father trapped in rubble. The family said they were “broken” following the tragic incident which saw the boy and his father trapped in rubble.
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…
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…
