What will new UK home secretary Grant Shapps bring to the role? Johnson’s former transport secretary, an aviator with multiple names, has been parachuted in to replace Suella Braverman The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Chaos in the Commons after Government wins fracking vote amid claims of bullying Claims MPs were manhandled before a majority rejected Labour’s motion to allocate Commons time to consider banning fracking Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022
Government defeats Labour bid to ban fracking amid Commons chaos A number of Tory MPs indicated they were prepared to lose the whip rather than vote in favour of fracking Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022
Truss fires Home Secretary Braverman as UK government risks imploding LONDON — Liz Truss fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman for what was described as a national security breach, a dramatic move that heaps even more pressure on Britain’s premier as she clings to power. Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022
Grant Shapps appointed Home Secretary, Downing Street confirms Grant Shapps has replaced Suella Braverman as Home Secretary Chronicle Live · Oct 19, 2022
Further chaos for Truss government amid reports her chief whip has resigned Liz Truss’s government has been thrust further into disarray with the apparent resignation of her chief whip in a row over a contentious vote on fracking. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
‘Be careful what you wish for’: Suella Braverman mocked after resignation Jokes at home secretary’s expense came thick and fast on social media after her departure The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Fracking vote descends into chaos as Tory MPs ‘bullied and manhandled’ to defeat Labour motion Call for investigation into ‘shambolic’ scenes of ‘open warfare’, with some backbenchers in tears, others using four-letter words The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
The Guardian view on Liz Truss and the Tories: it’s time to go Editorial: The prime minister has caused chaos in government and made Britain poorer. She must not be allowed to stay in office to do more harm The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in tatters The U.K. government is in tatters after Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Oct. 20, 2022 – the second leader to be forced out in mere months. It follows an economic mess largely of her own making that resulted in U-turns, a high-profile firing, curious absences and plummeting support. The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022
Suella Braverman resignation letter: what she said and totally meant Outgoing home secretary sticks boot in and throws down gauntlet to embattled Liz Truss The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Grant Shapps, spreadsheet schemer, takes over at Home Office amid Tory chaos The former transport secretary was a major backer of Liz Truss’s rival Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022
Deportation dreams and tofu-eating threats: who is Suella Braverman? Ex-home secretary’s short career was characterised by outlandish and colourful outbursts The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Grant Shapps, spreadsheet schemer, takes Home Office reins The former transport secretary was a major backer of Liz Truss’s rival Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022 Grant Shapps named new Home Secretary in Westminster after Braverman exit The former Transport Secretary was confirmed in the role by Downing Street
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 DUP reiterate to PM they will not re-enter Stormont while protocol issues remain Sir Jeffrey Donaldson led a party delegation to meet with Liz Truss in Downing Street on Wednesday,
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Grant Shapps is new UK home secretary following shock resignation of Suella Braverman Just weeks ago, former transport secretary was organising a rebellion against Liz Truss
Nottingham Post · Oct 19, 2022 The Nottinghamshire Conservative MPs still backing Liz Truss Many MPs across the country have called for her resignation
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022 Laughter fills the pauses as blank Liz Truss is let out to play leader The ghouls gathered, not wanting to miss the action, but it could have been so much worse
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Suella Braverman: Who is Britain’s new home secretary? - OLD Hardline Brexit ‘Spartan’, vehemently ‘anti-woke’, was first to declare leadership ambitions before Boris Johnson’s downfall had even been confirmed but now finds herself replacing Priti Patel
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Who is Suella Braverman? Former Home Secretary who lasted just 44 days in the job Hardline Brexit ‘Spartan’ and vehemently ‘anti-woke’ Ms Braverman was first to declare leadership ambitions before Boris Johnson’s downfall had even been confirmed
Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022 Truss fires Braverman with UK government at risk of imploding LONDON — Liz Truss fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman for what was described as a national security breach, a dramatic move that will inevitably heap even more pressure on Britain’s premier as she clings to power.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022 Suella Braverman’s fall would be astonishing at any other time. But chaos is the new normal With a humiliating admission and a show of defiance, she has left Liz Truss even deeper in the mire, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Liverpool Echo · Oct 19, 2022 Every word of Suella Braverman's resignation amid rule breaking Departing Home Secretary explains "mistake" behind her departure
Liverpool Echo · Oct 19, 2022 Amount your Universal Credit could be cut in April after Liz Truss benefit changes Liz Truss has dropped the Tory guarantee that the state pension and benefits will rise by 10.1% in April