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Who is Suella Braverman? Former Home Secretary becomes latest Tory MP to join Reform

The former Attorney General has sparked controversy by backing the Government’s new immigration policy

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2022

Boris Johnson's claim of a 'mandate' from the people isn't accurate – here's how prime ministers really get power

Boris Johnson’s time as Conservative party leader has come to an end, after a chaotic week marked by rebellion from his cabinet. But despite the wave of resignations and calls from his top ministers to step down, Johnson has held on as long as he could.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2022

Boris Johnson’s most memorable quotes, from scathing takedowns of Kier Starmer to his love of Peppa Pig

Cheese! Working from home! Jeremy Corbyn! The PM has had something (often surprising) to say about most things during his three years in office. Jessica Morgan rounds up some of the highlights

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2022

UK Conservatives call for 'toxic' PM Johnson to be replaced immediately

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be replaced immediately rather than be allowed to remain as a caretaker leader until his successor is found, several Conservative members of parliament said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Conservative leadership election result: What time will a new prime minister be announced?

Here are the key timings in appointing a new prime minister

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022

How does a Tory Party leadership contest work?

The 1922 Committee, a powerful backbench committee, has ultimate responsibility for setting the rules in any Conservative Party leadership contest.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Second Welsh MP quits government job amid further wave of resignations

Craig Williams's resignation follows Virginia Crosbie's. A third Welsh MP Fay Jones has called on the Prime Minister to quit

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022

Sajid Javid's blistering commons speech in full after his resignation

The former health secretary had some harsh words to say in regards to the Prime Minister's leadership today

Manchester Evening News · Jul 6, 2022

Andy Goram hailed as 'Scottish goalkeeping legend' in House of Commons

MPs heard a tribute to the former Scotland and Rangers legend who died aged 58 last weekend after a short battle with cancer.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

Starmer brands Johnson a ‘pathetic spectacle’ in ‘dying act of political career’

The Labour leader said ministers resigning from Boris Johnson’s Government have not got a ‘shred of integrity’ given the level of recent scandals.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022