Sky News says BORIS JOHNSON has told his cabinet ministers his government will not seek to implement new policies or make major changes of direction after he resigned as Conservative Party leader.
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France24 says JAPAN’S FORMER PM Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan and was airlifted to a hospital, with local media reporting that he was not breathing.
Euronews says THE FINNISH parliament amended its laws on Tuesday, to strengthen the fences along the country’s border with Russia, as the Nordic nation continues the process of joining NATO.
Arab News says JORDANIAN authorities on Thursday have charged eight people in multiple crimes, primarily offenses that led to death and damage of others’ money, following a gas leak in the southern port city of Aqaba, state news agency Petra reported.
TRT World says Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on US federal charges.
Jeremy Hunt has remained an influential figure in Westminster from the backbenches since he came in second place to Boris Johnson in the 2019 leadership race.
Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Ben Wallace currently make the top three for most likely to replace Boris Johnson.
Who will replace Boris Johnson? The case for Ben Wallace – shocking poll reveals Wallace is the favourite amongst Tories.
PM resigns: The statement from Boris Johnson
The PM is to deliver a speech in front of No 10’s famous black door, officially resigning from the job.
Today, at around 12:30 pm, Boris Johnson is expected to stand outside the famous No 10 black door and deliever his speech, resigning as leader of the Tory party. But sources say he intends to stay as prime minister until the autumn, in a caretaker role.
Who will replace Boris Johnson? Rishi Sunak odds Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak dramatically quit 48hrs ago, triggering a mass exodus of MPs quitting the government (59 MP resignations at present). Sunak was once seen as the future of the Conservative party and was seen for a long time as the most likely option to replace Boris Johnson. However, the last few months have been tough for Sunak, whose once sparkling reputation has been dampened a…
The 4 key events that saw Boris Johnson’s government fall It’s now been confirmed by No 10 that prime minister Boris Johnson will make a statement later today, officially resigning from his role. It is understood the PM will step down as party leader and remain the PM until the autumn – allowing time for the Conservatives to hold elect a new leader. But the opposition is not happy that the PM will remain in…
Live from Downing street – PM Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today. Live from Downing street Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today – he will continue as Prime Minister until the autumn. Follow our live stream live from Downing street now! A Conservative leadership race will take place this summer and a new Prime Minister will be in place in time for the Tory party conference in October. Watch the Expose…
Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today Boris Johnson will resign Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today – he will continue as Prime Minister until the autumn. A Conservative leadership race will take place this summer and a new Prime Minister will be in place in time for the Tory party conference in October. …………………… How did it happen? This all began when the two heavyweights of the Tory party resigned, Rishi…
Boris Johnson to resign today
Nadhim Zahawi tells Boris Johnson he must go now, two days after being made Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Chancellor has been in post for just over a day. He was brought in to try and save Boris Johnson some time. But after the Tory party very firmly turned against its leader – he has now said the game is up. I’ve had radio silence from Downing Street this morning. Boris Johnson was defiant last…
The bitter end – that’s how the Independent splashes on the PM clinging to power despite mass resignations.
The Sun has Boris Johnson’s “defiant” message to Tory rebels. The Prime Minister last night ignored calls for him to go, warning Tory rebels they will have to “dip their hands in blood” if they want to force him out.
PM’s last stand: Back me or face political oblivion – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.
Desperate, deluded PM clings to power – that’s the Guardian’s take on the PM’s behaviour as he refuses to go.
Just Get Exit Done – that’s the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror which calls for the PM to be ousted.
Get Exit Done Boris – that’s how the Metro splashes on the attempts to oust PM Boris Johnson, who’s remaining defiant.
Thursday’s papers are dominated by one gripping story – the collapse of the government.
The Guardian says THE NORTHERN IRELAND secretary, Brandon Lewis, has resigned from the Cabinet, telling the prime minister that government requires “honesty, integrity and mutual respect”.