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The Standard View: Britain needs a leader to get a grip, and fast

After 44 days in office, inflicting damage to the economy and temporarily reducing Britain’s global standing to a punchline, Liz Truss acknowledged that she could not “deliver the mandate” on which she was elected by the Conservative Party. The question now is not only who replaces her, but what comes…

Evening Standard

‘Disgrace’: world’s press react to Truss resignation and UK political turmoil

Commentators and politicians question how Britain has fallen so far – with Brexit singled out as a prime culprit

The Guardian - UK

Comeback king: Boris Johnson considering a run for UK prime minister

Out of power for a matter of months, comeback king Boris Johnson is once again being touted as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party and Britain's prime minister.

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Truss departure opens gates to unsteady race for Tory leadership

The departure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, after six chaotic weeks marked by policy U-turns and growing discontent within her own Conservative Party, spells more uncertainty for the United Kingdom, financial markets and foreign policy. As the contest to succeed Britain's shortest-serving premier begins, the country is seeking a…

Radio France Internationale

‘I want to re-enchant people’: the man championing Britain’s rainforests

Campaigner Guy Shrubsole aims to double 1% land area where rainforests endure so more people can rediscover their magic

The Guardian - UK

I fear the return of chaotic Boris, but at least that lettuce beat Truss

Yesterday, as Liz Truss announced her resignation, she propelled herself into the history books as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister. This was a record previously held by one George Canning, who died of pneumonia in 1827. This PM however was infamously outlived by a lettuce. This is what happens when idolatory…

Evening Standard

How the UK Conservatives plan to replace departing Liz Truss

Britain’s governing Conservative Party is electing a new leader for the second time this year

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ITV Good Morning Britain viewers spot 'amateurish' error as show airs special episode on Liz Truss' resignation

The ITV news programme was back on-screen for the final time this week when eagle-eyed viewers flocked to social media

Manchester Evening News

Britain's leadership crisis: 'We need to drop the ego'

A day after declaring she was "a fighter not a quitter", Liz Truss resigned, becoming the shortest-serving British prime minister in history. With the UK now poised to have its fifth leader in six years, we discuss the leadership crisis with political writer, author and leadership specialist Stefan Stern. He…

France 24

Liz Truss’s history of U-turns as PM steps down after just 45 days in power

Britain’s short-lived PM was no stranger to about-turns even before she entered Downing Street

The Independent UK

Larry the Cat outlasts fourth U.K. prime minister

The 15-year-old tabby is the Chief Mouser of No. 10 Downing Street, where Britain's prime ministers both work and reside. Larry has been in the post since David Cameron ran the government.

WEKU

Top Tory says government saga won't 'have happy ending' as he predicts Johnson comeback

Lord Jeffrey Archer mused how whenever you think Boris Johnson 'is dead', the former Prime Minister 'gets back up and start walking again', as Good Morning Britain got political following Liz Truss' resignation

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss’s biggest gaffes and awkward moments

From Brexit U-turns to forgetting where she is, we bring you the moments Britain’s short-lived leader would probably much rather forget

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak Lead Race to Become Britain’s Next Prime Minister

Boris Johnson and former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading the potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest. After Truss quit on Thursday, ending her six weeks in power, those who want to…

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Reuters

Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has been gaining momentum in his audacious bid to return as British prime minister, with his colleagues deeply divided over the potential comeback and some warning he would plunge the country into fresh chaos.

The Independent UK

How the world reacted to Liz Truss’s resignation as UK PM OLD

‘Disastrous series of self-inflicted wounds which turned into a political death spiral’

Daily Mirror

Tories 'a law upon themselves' so Johnson comeback can't be ruled out, says GMB guest

Susanna Reid was live from Westminster on Good Morning Britain earlier today, as a political commentator explained why the British public shouldn't be surprised if 'election winner' Boris Johnson makes a return to No 10

Daily Mirror

GMB viewers spot 'embarrassing' major blunder as show looks back on Liz Truss' reign

As ITV aired a special political version of Good Morning Britain looking back on Liz Truss' short reign as Conservative Party leader, eagle-eyed viewers spotted a major blunder appear on their screen

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Wales Online

Dullest man in UK launches calendar filled with his favourite car parks

Single Kevin, came up with his latest idea after flogging previous calendars featuring roundabouts, benches and postboxes

Manchester Evening News

Three brave dads who inspired the nation after losing their daughters to suicide land Pride of Britain awards

Andy Airey, 61, from Cumbria, Mike Palmer, 57, from Sale, and Tim Owen, 52, from Norfolk, helped raised more than £1m

The Guardian - UK

Lost rainforest could be revived across 20% of Great Britain

Exclusive: campaigners call for protection and careful tree-planting to help restore the temperate rainforests that once covered swathes of the country

Evening Standard

How the world’s media reacted to Liz Truss’s resignation

The Washington Post’s editorial board has put forward a strategy for Britain to ‘right itself after Truss’.

Reuters

'Political fix' needed for Wikileaks' Assange - lawyer

A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said an "urgent political fix" is needed in his case because legal appeals against his extradition to the United States could continue for another decade and his health is declining.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain Sanctions Iran over Supply of Drones to Russia

Britain on Thursday slapped sanctions on three Iranian military figures and a defense manufacturer for supplying Russia with drones to attack civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine. Senior Iranian military officers Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Seyed Hojjatollah Qureishi and Saeed Aghajani will be subject to an asset freeze and travel ban,…

Reuters

Australia concerned about delays on UK trade deal, PM says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday said he was concerned about any potential delays to the free trade deal with Britain arising from the political instability happening there.

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