Who is backing who? Eight candidates in leadership race as Javid pulls out Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Sunak hits out at ‘not credible’ tax cut offers, as Johnson loyalists oppose him The former chancellor said he would only cut taxes ‘once we’ve gripped inflation’. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg team up to back Liz Truss for leader NADINE Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg have both backed Liz Truss to take over as Tory leader. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2022
Raab and Shapps back Rishi Sunak in race for Tory leadership Deputy PM and transport secretary throw weight behind frontrunner in campaign to succeed Boris Johnson The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022
UK's Rishi Sunak endorsed by deputy PM Raab and rival Shapps Rishi Sunak's campaign to be Britain's next prime minister was endorsed on Tuesday by Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and transport minister Grant Shapps, who ditched his own leadership bid to back him. Reuters · Jul 12, 2022
Perth and Kinross Conservative group leader calls for Boris Johnson to step down in the next few days Highland ward councillor John Duff wants deputy prime minister Dominic Raab to take the helm on an interim basis Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022
'Out of touch' Rishi Sunak blasted over 'no working class friends' in unearthed BBC clip The former chancellor boasted about his private education and Etonian friends in 'embarrassing' footage which has resurfaced ahead of his announced candidacy to be Prime Minister Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2022
Letters: parliament is at risk from neglect, not fire The buildings will resist going up in smoke, but essential services are in most urgent need of replacement The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022
Boris Johnson could remain the UK's prime minister until October, but some in the Conservative Party want to push him out sooner Here is what would need to change for Boris Johnson to be kicked out of the role of caretaker before a new leader is chosen, and how that could play out. ABC News · Jul 9, 2022
UK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to be new Conservative leader Former UK finance minister announces bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said he will step down. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022
GMB's Kate Garraway clashes with Angela Rayner over Labour leader's trip to Wimbledon Ms Rayner also commented on Dominic Raab's infamous wink in Parliament Manchester Evening News · Jul 8, 2022
No10 scraps Boris Johnson's plans to bring back Downing Street press conferences Mr Johnson will not make any major policy changes, but he is refusing to step aside and allow Dominic Raab to act as a caretaker Prime Minister. Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022
Boris Johnson rejects calls to let caretaker premier take over He plans to remain Prime Minister until a new Tory party leader is in place. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Boris Johnson WON'T step aside to allow 'caretaker' PM to take over BORIS Johnson will not step aside to let a “caretaker” Prime Minister take over, his official spokesman has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2022
The New Daily · Jul 8, 2022 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?
Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022 Downing Street dismisses calls for Boris Johnson to step down sooner Tory MPs have called on deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab to takeover in the short term.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2022 Caretakers for how long? I’ve no clue, says minister Education Secretary James Cleverly says the government will deliver in both short and long term
Nottingham Post · Jul 8, 2022 Nottinghamshire MP Lee Anderson names 'boring' person he feels should be interim PM 'People in this country need stability'
Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022 Kate Garraway clashes with Angela Rayner as she criticises Keir Starmer's Wimbledon trip Labour MP Angela Rayner defended Sir Keir Starmer's Wimbledon visit on Thursday as she spoke to Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022 Dominic Raab would be caretaker prime minister in ‘ideal world’, Tories’ 1922 committee treasurer says Tory MP Caroline Nokes also calls for leadership contest to conclude in ‘weeks, rather than months’
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Tory leadership contenders prepare to do battle Around a dozen hopefuls are considering standing to succeed Boris Johnson.
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022 Boris Johnson's Chequers wedding party plan branded 'crass' after months of scandal Boris Johnson's allies say that devotion to duty is why he wants to stay on at No10 until a new Conservative leader is elected - but sources say he wants to hold a lavish wedding bash at Chequers
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Tories urge Boris Johnson to stand aside for caretaker prime minister Senior figures are warning of a summer of “chaos” if the outgoing Prime Minister carries on until a new leader is elected.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2022 Here's who's confirmed to stand in - and ruled out of - the Tory leadership race A NUMBER of senior Tories either threw their hat in the ring or ruled themselves out of the Conservative leadership contest on Thursday following…
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 Boris Johnson faces growing revolt over decision to stay on as caretaker Prime Minister It is believed he could stay in charge in Downing Street until the Conservative Party conference later this year