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Quebec sovereigntists urge Canada to cut ties to British monarchy

Symbolic parliamentary motion stands little chance of success, but renews debate around role of British crown in Canada.

Al Jazeera

UK gets first PM of color, but equality fight far from over

The news that Rishi Sunak has become Britain’s first prime minister of color was welcomed by many among Britain's large Indian and South Asian communities

The Independent UK

General Election: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

Observers of British politics can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through a succession of prime ministers without holding an election

The Independent UK

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SNP bid to disrupt Westminster proceedings in protest is thwarted

THE SNP have failed in a bid to disrupt Westminster proceedings and have the House of Commons sit in private.

The National (Scotland)

What will happen today as Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister and addresses UK

Liz Truss will meet with the King to resign this morning

Wales Online

Rishi Sunak to be appointed PM before building Cabinet

The new Tory leader will be asked to form a Government during an audience with the King at Buckingham Palace.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

Observers of British politics can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through a succession of prime ministers without holding an election

The Independent UK

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Penny Mordaunt's reality TV stint and Commons 'c**k' game as she tries for PM again

Penny Mordaunt has declared she is entering the Tory leadership race for the second time, so here we take a look back at her rise to fame and antics away from politics

Daily Mirror

Tories call for General Election as race to No 10 enters final stages

TORIES have begun calling for a General Election – despite the predicted wipe-out it would mean for their party – with Rishi Sunak expected to…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson pulls out of race for UK prime minister, leaving Sunak ahead

LONDON — Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to lead the U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party, leaving Rishi Sunak on the brink of becoming the next prime minister.

Tribune News Service

Return of Boris Johnson as PM would be 'guaranteed disaster' says Tory minister

Mr Johnson is facing an inquiry by MPs

Wales Online

Return of Boris Johnson would be ‘guaranteed disaster’, says Tory minister

Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker, an influential figure on the Tory right, is backing former chancellor Rishi Sunak.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson would be ‘a guaranteed disaster’, says minister

‘I’m afraid the trouble is because of the Commons Privileges Committee vote, Boris would be a guaranteed disaster’

Evening Standard

Starmer urged to call vote of no confidence in 'disastrous' Tories by SNP's Blackford

Sir Keir is the only person who can submit a vote of no confidence, as leader of the opposition in the House of Commons. The SNP vowed to work with Labour to remove the Tories

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UK’s Sunak ‘qualifies’ for PM race as Johnson eyes comeback

Boris Johnson cuts short his holiday apparently to join the PM race, as ex-chancellor leads in Tory leadership contest.

The Independent UK

How will the inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled MPs over Partygate work?

Mr Johnson is thought to be privately urging MPs to back him in the leadership race

ABC News

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.

AFP

Mordaunt enters Tory race as Johnson eyes comeback as PM

London (AFP) - Britain's divisive former leader Boris Johnson on Friday received heavyweight Conservative backing to stage a sensational comeback following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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The Guardian - UK

Johnson flies back to UK as Sunak’s backers claim he has passed threshold of 100 MPs

Former PM’s allies say he will easily gain enough support to get on ballot, while critics warn of potential defections

Asharq Al-Awsat

British Minister Penny Mordaunt Announces Bid to Be Next UK PM

British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to formally announce they are running. Mordaunt, 49, has navigated the tenures of the four prime ministers she has served under, keeping her distance from Boris Johnson's scandal-ridden time…

AFP

Mordaunt enters Tory race as Johnson eyes comeback for PM

Liverpool Echo

Penny Mordaunt officially enters race to be Prime Minister

Leader of the House of Commons is the first to declare

The Guardian - UK

Penny Mordaunt to stand for Conservative leadership

Leader of House of Commons and former defence secretary announces candidacy

Daily Record

General election - who decides to call a vote and when the next one is set to happen

The decision to call an election is up to the PM who succeeds Liz Truss.

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Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is racing to select a replacement.

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