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Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is racing to select a replacement.

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Dermot O'Leary says people are 'sick of' Tory chaos and many want a general election

Things got political on today's offering of This Morning, following Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation yesterday - with host Dermot O'Leary pointing out how many Brits are 'sick of' the chaotic Tory government

Daily Mirror

Protest demanding general election set for Guy Fawkes night

Many are demanding a general election is held to determine the next PM

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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

Northumberland Tory MP backs Boris Johnson to return as Prime Minister after Liz Truss exit

Two other North East Tory MPs have backed Rishi Sunak - but Boris Johnson is being tipped for a sensational return to Number 10

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Conservative Party chairman Sir Jake Berry says online members vote will be secure

The Tory party chairman has insisted any online membership vote to choose a new leader will be “secure” — just months after the process was revamped over hacking concerns.

Evening Standard

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…

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Ben Wallace ‘leaning towards Boris Johnson’ after ruling himself out of Tory leadership race OLD

Defence secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of standing for the Conservative Party leadership, and says he is “leaning” towards Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

All the hints Boris Johnson has dropped about returning as Prime Minister

Speculation is mounting that Boris Johnson could make an attempt to return as Prime Minister, but he may have been hinting at his comeback since before he'd even left

Daily Mirror

Why did Liz Truss resign and who will replace her as UK prime minister? Latest news

Events in the House of Commons on October 19 made it clear that the prime minister had lost control

Irish Mirror

Election Now: How do petitions work and when are they binding?

The Independent’s general election campaign continues to attract massive support after the ousting of Liz Truss and the prospect of a Boris Johnson comeback looms

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Liz Truss's premiership was a new low for British politics | Martin Shipton

"The parlous state of British politics is about far more than the election of one low calibre leader"

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How will the race for the UK’s next prime minister unfold?

The ruling Conservative Party is expected to select the new prime minister by October 28 following Truss’s resignation.

Manchester Evening News

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers slam show for giving Boris Johnson's dad 'air time' with Kate Garraway and Adil Ray

His appearance came as supporters of Boris Johnson are backing the former PM to make an extraordinary political comeback

Evening Standard

Odds on who is going to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister

Truss will step down as PM when her successor is appointed in the next week

The Independent UK

Tories pick sides as speculation mounts over who will bid to replace Liz Truss

Supporters of Boris Johnson are backing the former prime minister to make an extraordinary political comeback.

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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

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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…

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among several British lawmakers trying to scoop up support ahead of a short, intense contest to become the country's next prime minister

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.

Daily Record

Perthshire MP calls for General Election after Liz Truss announces she is stepping down as Prime Minister

The Conservative was in charge of the nation for just six weeks - the shortest in British political history

Wales Online

Boris Johnson will get 100 backers he needs and wants to be PM again - ally says

Boris Johnson could be named the next Prime Minister as early as Monday

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

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