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Who is Grant Shapps? New home secretary appointed after Suella Braverman resigns

Former transport secretary is replacing Suella Braverman after her resignation

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Tories seek assurance Braverman exit not linked to softening immigration stance

A minister insisted he was not there to discuss immigration policy and instead to discuss Suella Braverman’s departure.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

UK Government accused of contradicting itself over Braverman resignation

THE UK Government has been accused of contradicting itself over the reasons for Suella Braverman’s resignation as home secretary.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss quits: candidates to be prime minister must have at least 100 nominations from Tory MPs – as it happened

Nominations for next Tory leader will close at 2pm on Monday before next prime minister is confirmed on 28 October

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2022

Thursday briefing: Every agonising twist of a day of chaos in Westminster

In today’s newsletter: After a bruising PMQs, Liz Truss was faced with Braverman’s resignation and a contentious fracking vote. How much more can the prime minister take?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

UK politics at a glance: what we know so far after a day of chaos for PM Liz Truss

Truss, who became Britain’s PM last month but has already overseen two major departures from her cabinet and several policy u-turns, is facing calls to resign

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2022

Truss on the brink after Braverman exit and Commons chaos

Former Brexit minister Lord David Frost joined mounting calls for the Prime Minister to step down.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Liz Truss clings to power after an evening of chaos as Tory MPs are 'manhandled' in vote

Tory discontent has become a massive distraction for the PM, who should have been dealing with soaring inflation that has sent prices rocketing, with the cost of food up by 14.5% on last year

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Liz Truss government rocked by day of chaos

Sacked home secretary Suella Braverman launches savage assault on ‘broken pledges’

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Morning mail: top Truss minister quits with scathing parting shot, Japanese encephalitis fears, car-proof cake

Thursday: The UK home secretary has been forced to resign after an email indiscretion, throwing Liz Truss’s government into fresh chaos. Plus: how to keep a cake intact on its maiden voyage

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022