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Rishi may be on the rise, but this infighting could be terminal for the Tories

Twice yesterday the full gravity of the predicament facing the Conservative Party became compellingly clear. First, Boris Johnson, in a speech of epic bluster and bombast supporting the Government’s vote of confidence in itself, resorted to the rhetoric of Donald Trump and his supporters at their most wretchedly deluded.

Evening Standard

Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch performs double U-turn on net zero

Candidate appears to back policy during climate hustings but says she might delay it later the same day

The Independent UK

Race to replace UK's Boris Johnson heats up as end in sight

The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson heated up on Tuesday, with four contenders offering more policies to try to climb to the top two in a divisive leadership contest that is splitting the governing Conservative Party.

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Tobias Ellwood loses Tory whip after missing confidence vote

Outspoken critic of Boris Johnson sanctioned by PM for refusing to support government

The Guardian - UK

Johnson defends his leadership at final Cabinet meeting

The Prime Minister highlighted efforts to protect the economy during the pandemic, measures to help the cost of living and his commitment to net zero.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson strips Tory whip from one of his biggest critics over confidence vote

Tobias Ellwood has lost the whip in an act from the vengeful Prime Minister - meaning the senior moderate can no longer vote in today's crucial Tory leadership ballot

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson strips whip from Tobias Ellwood, removing his leadership race vote

The long-time critic of the Prime Minister will no longer be able to vote in the Conservative leadership election.

The Independent UK

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Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has whip removed ‘for failure to support’ Boris Johnson’s government

No vote was recorded in confidence motion for the senior Tory

The Independent UK

The Tories are upping their attack on our democracy, under cover of the leadership contest

Deep within the Northern Ireland protocol bill, ministers are making a sinister grab for yet more unchecked powers, says transparency campaigner Gina Miller

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson 'forced to quit by Russian spy sting', Kremlin tries to tell troops

A propaganda guru has allegedly been shipped out to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine in an effort to boost morale with a series of bizarre claims, including about Boris Johnson's resignation

Daily Mirror

Tory leadership race: Kemi Badenoch eliminated as Rishi Sunak tops poll of MPs – as it happened

Candidates for next prime minister reduced to three ahead of final MPs’ vote on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

How does a Tory Party leadership contest work?

Here is how the complex process is expected to play out

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak: Who is the former chancellor leading the race to be the next PM?

Richmond MP must convince fellow Tories he is right man to lead economic revival and unite party

The Independent UK

Tom Tugendhat: Who is the Tory MP aspiring to be the next prime minister?

Ex-soldier and chair of Foreign Affairs Committee launches leadership bid after Boris Johnson quits

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The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch: Who is Britain’s new international trade secretary?

‘Anti-woke’ Tory favourite made an impression during party leadership debates

The Independent UK

Liz Truss: Who is the foreign secretary hoping to become Prime Minister?

Social media savvy ‘human hand grenade’ seen as continuity candidate and faces uphill battle to displace favourites Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt

The Conversation

Conservative leadership election: how the hopefuls stack up against former prime ministers in terms of experience

It is generally assumed that the best candidates for the job of prime minister are people who have considerable experience of top-level politics. Ideally, this experience would involve having served in the cabinet and in particular, having occupied one of the “great offices of state” – chancellor of the exchequer,…

The Guardian - UK

Temperature passes 40C for first time; London fire brigade warns of ‘huge surge in fires’ – as it happened

London Heathrow records hottest ever temperature; London mayor Sadiq Khan says major incident has been declared

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France 24

Temperatures in UK top 40 degrees Celsius for first time

A heatwave fuelling ferocious wildfires in Europe pushed temperatures in Britain over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Why the next PM will offer net zero on climate

In today’s newsletter: As the Tory leadership contest heats up, environment correspondent Fiona Harvey walks us through where candidates stand on the climate crisis

Daily Mirror

Rare condition has left baby 'looking like Boris Johnson' as her hair can't be combed

18-month-old Layla Davis has been nicknamed Boris Johnson by her family due to her messy blonde locks - but she has now been diagnosed with Uncombable Hair Syndrome

Wales Online

Boris Johnson wins late-night confidence vote after bruising Commons debate

MPs voted 349 to 238, majority 111, to support the motion stating that the Commons has confidence in the Government

The Independent UK

Former BBC boss criticises Nadine Dorries but says her instincts are ‘not wrong’

Roger Mosey said the Culture secretary’s appointment to the position by Boris Johnson was ‘punishment in itself’.

The Independent UK

Heatwave and Covid milestone on agenda in PM’s final scheduled Cabinet

Ministers will look back at the rollout of the coronavirus vaccination programme, as well as the ability of the NHS to deliver during the heatwave.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson wins late night confidence vote after bruising Commons debate

The Prime Minister is now expected to continue in his role for the next seven weeks.

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