Sunak set for coronation as new prime minister, after Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race Humiliation for ex-prime minister as he admits he was not able to unite Tory party behind him The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022
Morning mail: $10bn budget cuts revealed, Xi secures third term, India win cricket clash Monday: Tuesday’s budget papers will also confirm a $3.6bn cut to external labour and government advertising. Plus: the 10 scariest animals in Australian cinema The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2022
Boris Johnson accused of 'desperate bluff' in final scramble for PM Boris Johnson's campaign was slammed by rivals after saying he now has enough "verified" nominations to get on the ballot paper on Monday - despite only around 60 declaring in public Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022
Boris Johnson drops out of Tory leadership race clearing way for Sunak Boris Johnson admitted he could not unite a warring Tory Party Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2022
Tories willing to cut Rishi Sunak some slack but same tough choices remain If chosen as PM, Sunak would face a dire inheritance and a narrow window to turn things around The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022
Labour going all out to woo business with ‘prawn cocktail offensive 2.0’ Senior figures holding meetings with leaders of UK’s biggest firms as they strive to be party of government The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022
Rishi Sunak gains steam in race to become next UK prime minister LONDON — Rishi Sunak gained momentum in the race to become U.K. prime minister, securing the public backing of senior Conservative Party lawmakers ahead of an initial leadership vote on Monday and putting pressure on Boris Johnson to declare his hand. Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022
Doctor says 'I'm struggling to live' as Greater Manchester hospital offers FOOD BANK help to staff 'Three days of food, toilet rolls and other personal hygiene items plus nappies and baby wipes are also included' Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022
Boris Johnson urged to drop comeback bid as he lags ever further behind rival Sunak ‘A guaranteed, nailed-on disaster’: Fears a second premiership would split the Conservatives The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022
Labour should back fair votes for all now Brief letters: Single transferable vote | Job conversations | A misunderstood teacher | Former footballers | The Liz Truss error The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022
Five things this week that you shouldn't miss It's shaping up to be a busy old week with the prospect of a new PM and Hallowe'en around the corner Liverpool Echo · Oct 23, 2022
Liz Truss spends final weekend partying at Chequers and 'says at least I've been PM' The shortest-serving PM British history is said to have held two parties this weekend, for ministers and aides, as she prepares to give up the grace and favour Chilterns manor Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022
Liz Truss holds back-to-back farewell parties at Chequers OLD Ms Truss survived just 45 days in No 10 The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022
From the economy to NHS waiting lists: the most pressing issues facing the next PM New prime minister will have to make tough decisions on long list of issues in months ahead The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022
Chronicle Live · Oct 23, 2022 North East Conservatives MPs split on Rishi Sunak or Boris Johnson for Prime Minister By Sunday afternoon, four of the 11 Tories in Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside declared support for Sunak, four for Johnson, three were to be confirmed
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022 Who are the Tory big beasts backing in the leadership race? As Monday’s nominations deadline looms, we take a look at whom the Conservative grandees are backing
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Sunak backed by Braverman, while Johnson ally claims former PM has ‘learned lessons’ Former home secretary was thought to be ‘on manoeuvres’ for tilt for top job after she quit Truss administration
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Johnson premiership would ‘plunge relations with Ireland into freezer’, peace process architect warns UK ‘laughing stock’ internationally after Johnson and Truss premierships, says Jonathan Powell
Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022 The Greater Manchester roads where people get the most parking tickets More than 5,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) were handed out to drivers on the A6 Stockport Road in one year
Reuters · Oct 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak: I am standing to be British prime minister Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Sunday he was standing to replace Liz Truss as prime minister.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak enters race to replace Liz Truss as UK PM His candidacy comes as reports suggest former PM Boris Johnson could be joining the race.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Sunak leads in race for UK leader; Johnson yet to declare Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is frontrunner in the Conservative Party’s race to replace Liz Truss as prime minister
Chronicle Live · Oct 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak joins race to become UK Prime Minister The Richmond MP and former chancellor, whose backers include Hexham MP Guy Opperman, pledged to bring 'integrity, professionalism and accountability'
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022 Jeremy Hunt may have little choice but to usher in a new age of austerity The Truss-Kwarteng blunders have seen off any hope that people-friendly policies will be pursued
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak, predictor of chaos, takes another tilt at No 10 The ex-chancellor lost out to Liz Truss in the last leadership contest just six weeks ago after warning her tax plans would bring turmoil.