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…
Daily Express – Will Boris bounce back to No10? Summary of the front page Boris Johnson could be on the brink of a sensational comeback to Number 10 following Liz Truss’s resignation, reads the Daily Express. The paper says the ex-PM is by far the favourite among grassroots Conservatives to lead the Tory party, but his supporters are fearful of a “stitch-up” to prevent his return to power. The paper dedicates its entire front page…
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Boris Johnson has been dogged by scandal throughout his career, but his election-winning record could tempt MPs to gamble on him once again. Boris Johnson has been dogged by scandal throughout his career, but his election-winning record could tempt MPs to gamble on him once again.
PM Liz Truss’s resignation and her potential replacement dominate Friday’s front pages.
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Italy on verge of new government Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni and her coalition allies held talks on forming a government on Friday with President Sergio Mattarella. If all agree, a Meloni-led coalition could come to power this weekend, a month after the elections. Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi is set to join the talks, despite the chaos caused by his leaked pro-Putin remarks. Ms Meloni has vowed to play a key part in Nato. “Italy with…
Liz Truss resigns: one week to find her replacement After 44 days in the job, prime minister Liz Truss has quit becoming the UK’s shortest-serving PM in history. She said she was stepping down from the role because she cannot deliver the mandate on which she was elected. But who will replace her? Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt Anyone hoping to get the top job will need the backing of 100 MPs by Monday, with her…
Sir Keir Starmer has called for an immediate general election following Liz Truss’s resignation – after just 45 days in power.
He’s expecting to address it further on the Late Late Show next week.
WATCH: The moment Truss resigns as prime minister
Hunt not running for PM Jemery Hunt has confirmed he won’t be standing to be the next Tory leader and PM. The likelihood is that we will see Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt as the next PM. Markets do not respond to resignation The markets have had a muted response to Liz Truss quitting. The pound rose initially in the immediate aftermath of the statement before settling back at around $1.12. Liz Truss shortest serving…
Liz Truss has had the worst start to her premiership than any other PM. And the last 48 hours in Westminster have been chaos.
The Independent – Braverman out in another day of chaos for Truss Summary of the front page The Independent reports Suella Braverman’s resignation brings “another day of chaos” for Liz Truss. Liz Truss has 12 hours to save her premiership a Tory MP has warned, as more Conservative rebels call for her resignation. Conservative MP Simon Hoare said Thursday and Friday are “crunch days” for the government as a growing list of MP call for…
