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Government inaction contributed to airports crisis – industry boss

The aviation industry is suffering major disruption as a surge in demand for travel coincides with staffing issues.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Runners and riders – the full list of Tories fighting to replace Johnson as PM

There are now 11 candidates in the running for the top job as the Tory leadership race picks up momentum.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss enters crowded race to become Tory leader

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has launched her bid to become the leader of the Tory party as she pledges to cut the controversial hike to National…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2022

Tory leadership candidates trade blows as ‘anti Rishi memo’ emerges

The race to replace Boris Johnson in Downing Street turned nasty as Nadhim Zahawi hit out at “smears” over his finances and a memo criticizing Rishi Sunak emerged.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2022

‘Culture war’ issues: Tory leadership hopefuls weigh up benefits of engaging

Analysis: battles over issues such as statues and trans rights have become more prominent under Johnson’s leadership

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

UK Conservative candidates throw hats in ring to replace Johnson

At least 11 candidates have announced they will vie to be party’s new leader and prime minister after Johnson resigns.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2022

Jeremy Hunt to appoint Esther McVey as deputy PM if he becomes leader

Esther McVey said the pair “are not soulmates” but she will back Jeremy Hunt

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2022

Conservative leadership candidates: What are their policies, beliefs and ideas?

Ten Conservatives have so far put themselves forward for the party’s top job.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Penny Mordaunt accused of ‘throwing trans people under the bus’ after hitting back at critics

MP explained what she believes makes someone ‘biologically’ a woman in Twitter thread - but now faces criticism from all sides

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Voters more interested in ‘bread and butter issues’ than trans debate – Shapps

A number of Tory leadership hopefuls have outlined their stance on LGBT issues.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022