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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ashley Cowburn

Labour to table motion of no confidence in Boris Johnson’s government today

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Sir Keir Starmer will table a no confidence motion in Boris Johnson’s government today in an attempt to oust him from office before the conclusion of the Tories’ leadership contest on 5 September.

With the prime minister now set to remain in No 10 for the next eight weeks, Labour will force Tory MPs and the 11 leadership hopefuls to vote on whether or not to support Mr Johnson’s government.

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