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When the next Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak TV debate takes place and how to watch

The Foreign Secretary and former Chancellor of the Exchequer will go head-to-head for the third time since they made it into the last two of the contest.

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

Rishi Sunak vows to take 4p off income tax - within seven years

But his opponents warn that the 'public and Conservative Party members can see through these flip flops and U-turns'

Wales Online · Aug 1, 2022

UK's Zahawi backs Truss as next Conservative Party leader - The Telegraph

British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi formally endorsed Liz Truss to be the next Conservative Party leader, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.

Reuters · Jul 31, 2022

Sunak admits to ‘playing catch-up’ to Truss in apparent bid for underdog status

The former chancellor alluded to the criticism he faced over the fallout from his wife’s tax status.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022

Truss plays down lead over Sunak as more senior backers boost her campaign

Ex-Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis was the latest to throw his weight behind Ms Truss.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Truss ‘fighting for every vote’ as her leadership bid gains momentum

The Foreign Secretary’s lead over Rishi Sunak was boosted by the endorsement of Tom Tugendhat.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Majority of voters want immediate general election after Tory leadership contest, poll shows

Exclusive: Foreign secretary leads former chancellor among 2019 Tory voters for preferred prime minister, according to Savanta survey

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Boris and Carrie's relationship timeline as they move wedding party from Chequers

Boris and Carrie Johnson were all set to take advantage of the prime ministerial country retreat Chequers to celebrate their wedding. Though they've changed locations after backlash, the celebrations are still going ahead

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

Keir Starmer's latest actions show he's 'sold out Labour's core principles'

KEIR Starmer is selling out Labour’s core principles in an attempt to appeal to Tory voters, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2022

8 things we learned as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak discuss schools and Love Island

The Tory duo, both vying to be the next Prime Minister, need to get the backing of an estimated 160,000 Conservative Party members - around 0.3% of the UK population - to be successful

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022