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Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore rules himself out of Conservative party leadership race

Eleven candidates have put themselves forward but he won't be one of them

Bristol Post · Jul 11, 2022

Analysis-Tax-cut talk in UK leadership race adds to inflation angst

Promises of tax cuts from candidates to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pose another inflationary risk which could pressure the Bank of England to raise interest rates more aggressively, cancelling out any potential boost to the economy.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

We now have clear proof that this Tory party is intellectually exhausted

Five days into the contest, the candidates to be the next Conservative prime minister have already offered £235 billion in tax cuts. None of them have begun to suggest how they would pay for them. Yet on they go, blithely playing to the gallery of Tory members, making promises that…

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022

Johnson decides against backing candidate in Tory leadership race

The Prime Minister suggested his support would be damaging.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Who is backing who in Tory leadership race? Full list and how to search your MP

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss are the prime candidates slugging it out for the final two slots to be the next Conservative leader. Search for who your MP is supporting here

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

Leadership race means ‘two weeks to save net zero’, Tory MPs warn

Chris Skidmore is leading calls for leadership hopefuls to commit to meeting the UK’s net zero targets.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Latest odds for the next prime minister

Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are emerging as favourites with bookmaker

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Liz Truss enters Tory leadership race with pledge to cut taxes from 'day one'

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has formally launched her campaign to replace Boris Johnson, as rivals squabbled over promises of “fantasy tax cuts”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022

UK Conservatives jostle in crowded, testy leadership race

Candidates to replace Boris Johnson as Britain’s prime minister are scattering tax-cutting promises to woo their Conservative Party electorate

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Tory leadership contenders urged to ignore ‘siren voices’ pushing them to ditch net zero promises

Exclusive: MPs and peers alarmed at sceptics’ push to dismantle policies aimed at tackling climate change

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022