Sky News says Rishi Sunak has announced a plan to scrap VAT on energy bills – a significant U-turn on his previous pledge not to make any immediate tax cuts.
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Tory leadership race: Who won the TV debate? Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Take a look at the paper’s reaction to the fiery debate.
After weeks of political turmoil in the United Kingdom, the race for the Tory leadership race has been narrowed down to two – former chancellor Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss.
Daily Mail says Ding, ding! Seconds out. Time for the latest round in the bad tempered brouhaha also known as the Tory leadership contest.
BBC News says Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss tore into each other over their rival visions for the future of the UK economy, in their first head-to-head TV debate.
BBC says DELIVERING ECONOMIC growth for the UK would be Labour’s main priority if it won the next general election, Sir Keir Starmer is to say.
Since Boris Johnson resigned, the power of traditional media has been felt amongst the candidates vying for press backing and Tory voters.
The Conservative leadership race has exposed the divisions and cracks within the Tory party, it is in part why Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News live TV debate.
It’s been a shocking few weeks in Downing Street and as we get closer to the finish, the race for No 10 is heating up.
Sunday’s papers feature a variety of stories, including the ongoing Tory leadership race, the NHS crisis and the current travel chaos being some of the top stories on the front pages.
Tory leadership finalists – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head on a Sky News debate after controversially pulling out of a previous appearance.
BBC News says THE TWO candidates in the Conservative leadership race are setting out their pitches to the party members who will choose Boris Johnson’s successor.
Tory leadership: Ballot 4 – Results NOW! The final 2
This week’s IN Review dives into the vicious and unpredictable Tory leadership race as three become two and the crucial role of the media.
The role of the TV debates – ITV debate disaster, Sky debate cancelled, BBC debate set for Monday
The power of the media that took down Boris – and those supporting him. What’s the media’s role in the Conservative leadership race?
The Tory leadership race has exposed the divisions and cracks within the Tory party, it is in part why Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News live TV debate.
Conservative leadership race: Who is Rishi Sunak? – “Ready or Rishi”
Conservative leadership race: Who is Penny Mordaunt? – “PM For PM”
Conservative leadership race: Who is Liz Truss? – “Liz For Leader”
PMQs – Boris Johnson’s final PMQs as prime minister
Today’s Prime Minister’s Questions will be Boris Johnson’s last as PM.
Sky News says THE FINAL TWO candidates in the Conservative leadership contest will be decided today as the hopefuls edge closer to the top job – and Downing Street.
The latest results from the Tory leadership race.
The BBC will host the final live TV debate for the final two candidates left in the race for No 10 – it comes just after the ky News debate was cancelled after Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out.