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Rishi Sunak ‘first contender to pass threshold of 100 Tory MPs’

Former PM Boris Johnson was lagging behind, as was Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 22 October 2022

Well, that was quick. This week Liz Truss resigned. She's left her party, and country, in a shambolic state.

inkl Originals · Oct 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak has become the first to gather enough backers to run for UK PM, his supporters say

A candidate needs 100 backers to get on Monday's ballot for the new Conservative Party leader, with Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt trailing the former chancellor.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson pictured in Caribbean beach bar as he 'gains ground' in Prime Minister bid

After a chilled break with wife Carrie in the Domican Republic, the ex-PM told one pal 'we're going to do this - I'm up for it'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022

Who could replace Liz Truss? These are the top contenders to be the third British PM in seven weeks

The UK Conservatives are looking for their fifth prime minister in six years. After the brutal downfall of Liz Truss, it's hard to fathom why anyone would want the job, but these are the frontrunners.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Give us a general election, say voters on the streets

‘Given the constant upheaval and lack of direction, it should now be up to the public to decide,’ says one

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Tory leadership election is 'tempting target' for Russian hackers, experts warn

Conservative grassroots activists are due to vote online next week for Liz Truss’s successor - and party elders insist the system is protected

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson tells allies he’s ‘up for’ leadership race as he rushes back to UK

Former PM who quit after a series of scandals vows he is ‘up for it’

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson jets back to UK boasting he's 'up for' PM - but could be out by Christmas

Boris Johnson is flying back from the Caribbean to launch his bid for power - after Penny Mordaunt became the first candidate to throw her hat into the ring and Rishi Sunak reached 100 backers

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson texts pal he's 'up for it' ahead of Tory leadership vote

The former PM has been sunning himself in the Caribbean while parliament is in session

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022