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Rishi Sunak to stand for Conservative party leader

Former chancellor throws his hat into the ring in race to succeed Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson's claim of a 'mandate' from the people isn't accurate – here's how prime ministers really get power

Boris Johnson’s time as Conservative party leader has come to an end, after a chaotic week marked by rebellion from his cabinet. But despite the wave of resignations and calls from his top ministers to step down, Johnson has held on as long as he could.

The Conversation

The Standard View: A brisk leadership election would be best

THE candidates are already off, and the field crowded with would-be prime ministers, declared and undeclared. The cost-of-living crisis, the bleak outlook for growth, the febrile international situation, the problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol ... these are urgent matters that cannot be left on hold. In the interests of…

Evening Standard

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Boris Johnson Is Out as Britain's Prime Minister. Who Will Replace Him?

Plus: Why one pitcher wants the MLB to stop COVID testing, how shipping industry protectionism is slowing aid to Ukraine, and more...

Reason

Who will replace Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister? Here are the likely frontrunners

Boris Johnson has officially resigned as British Prime Minister. But why did he resign, and who is in the running to succeed him?

The New Daily

The good news: Johnson’s on the way out. The bad news: look who’s on the way in

One ridiculously graceless ‘resignation’ speech later, here are the top Tory gorgons competing to control the sunlit uplands, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson's head gesture proves he was 'absolutely seething' outside No10 - expert

Body language expert Judi James told Sky News that Boris Johnson appeared to be in shock despite knowing his resignation was coming - she added that he still tried to appeal to his supporters

Daily Mirror

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The main reason people think Boris Johnson was forced to quit as Prime Minister

The PM finally quit as Conservative Party leader on Thursday after days of chaos and government resignations

Wales Online

Inside Boris Johnson's turbulent love life - two ex-wives, countless lovers and seven children

We take a look at the British Prime Minister's colourful past relationships as he announces his resignation - during a speech in which he thanked his family for their support

Irish Mirror

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks

A field of candidates to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson began to take shape Friday, even as some Conservative Party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished leader out of office before his replacement is elected in the next couple of months

The Independent UK

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Latest odds for the next Prime Minister

Penny Mordaunt emerges as suprise favourite with bookmaker

The Independent UK

How was Johnson forced to resign and what happens next?

It took dozens of Conservative MPs to resign to force the PM’s hand, but what’s next for his party or the country?

Al Jazeera

Contest to replace Boris Johnson begins, opponents demand he goes now

As many as a dozen candidates were on Friday eyeing up replacing Boris Johnson as British prime minister after he was forced to quit by his own party, with opponents saying they want him out of Downing Street immediately.

Reuters

Boris Johnson breaks from his party in bitter resignation speech – what he said and what he really meant

Having apparently delayed the inevitable for as long as he could, Boris Johnson finally took to a podium outside 10 Downing Street on July 7 to say he would be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party. This ultimately means his time as prime minister is over too.

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Boris Johnson resignation latest; former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot

In today’s newsletter: The aftermath of Johnson’s decision to stand down. Plus: Abe shows no vital signs after gun attack

The Conversation

Why is Boris Johnson still UK prime minister and how might he be replaced?

While it has been widely reported that Boris Johnson has resigned as the United Kingdom’s prime minister, he has instead resigned as leader of the Conservative Party. Johnson has stated he will remain in office as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen.

The Independent UK

No clear front-runner in race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, expected to be by October’s Conservative Party conference.

Newsroom.co.nz

Boris is gone, but a new Johnson may emerge

Boris Johnson's reign of trashing Britain's democratic institutions may have come to an end, but the conditions that enabled him remain, writes Aeron Davis.

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Burger King poke fun at Boris Johnson as they stick a truck outside Houses of Parliament

The fast food giant sent a message to the soon-to-be former Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister

The Conversation

Boris Johnson's messy political legacy of lies, scandals and delivering Brexit to his base

Boris Johnson, the now outgoing prime minister of the United Kingdom, had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idol Winston Churchill and be remembered as a leader of consequence. He aspired to greatness and desired to stay in office longer than the 11 years enjoyed by Conservative icon…

Reason

Boris Johnson Leaves Behind a Bigger, Bloated State

As the Johnson premiership goes down in flames, perhaps the Conservative Party will finally rediscover its commitment to liberty.

ABC News

Boris Johnson's resignation updates: World reacts to British Prime Minister stepping down as party leader — as it happened

Conservative politicians in the UK have expressed concerns over Boris Johnson's decision to stay on as caretaker Prime Minister — as it happened.

The Guardian - UK

Gone but not gone: Boris Johnson quits but clings on to power

Prime minister dramatically announces his intention to step down, but signals he hopes to stay in post for months to come

WEKU

Here are the possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister

The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at several potential candidates for the job.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson Madame Tussauds waxwork left outside job centre after he finally resigns

The latest Madame Tussauds stunt sees a Boris Johnson waxwork left outside a job centre, after the Prime Minister finally resigned as Conservative leader earlier today

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