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The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

What the papers say – August 31

The papers on Wednesday focus on the cost-of-living crisis and the death of Mikhail Gorbachev.

The Independent UK

Brexit is the monster under the bed Liz Truss is desperately trying to ignore

The likely winner of the leadership contest insists Brexit was the right path to take with the vehemence of a zealous convert, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Next Prime Minister needs to have better energy plan

A massive 82 per cent of the population back an energy price freeze, suggested by Labour weeks ago and endorsed by the power companies themselves.

Daily Record

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The end is nigh...and hopefully this government will be next

We will know by this time next week whether the 160,000 Tory members have foisted Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss upon us.

Daily Record

Truss and Sunak prepare to woo Tory members in final leadership hustings

The London event is the 12th and final official hustings in the race to replace Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Government looking at rent rise cap for social housing tenants during cost of living crisis

Social landlords ‘very concerned’ at proposals to limit annual rent hike to 3 per cent

The Independent UK

'The majority of people want an immediate freeze on energy bills with Truss blind to the crisis'

As a survey shows many households and businesses are on the brink of financial despair, proposals by Liz Truss seem to suggest she is unware of the true scale of the crisis

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Wholesale UK gas prices fall sharply ahead of interventions

But they are still 12 times higher than they were at the start of 2021

Wales Online

Politicians view face-to-face interviews as ‘all risk’, says Nick Robinson

BBC journalist says ‘broadcast interviews matter for the health of our democracy’ after Liz Truss cancels one-on-one encounter

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on England’s schools: they need more support

Editorial: Headteachers deserve better backing from the government as a perfect financial storm looms

The Guardian - UK

Food banks warn surge in demand will prevent feeding hungriest this winter

Exclusive: Nearly 70% of providers say they may need to turn people away or shrink the size of emergency rations

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss response to Pakistan floods denounced as ‘risible’

UK aid amounts to 5p for each of the millions of people affected, says Commons committee

The Independent UK

Investigation finds hundreds of pipes 'could be dumping sewage illegally' including more than 60 in the North East

61 of more than 870 pipes which could be operating without permits are under the control of Northumbrian Water

Chronicle Live

Credit card debt soars as Britons ‘to borrow £100bn’ to cope with cost of living crisis

More than 5 million expect to seek credit to pay for daily expenses, YouGov survey warns, as borrowing rises at fastest rate since 2005

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Politicians see TV grillings as ‘all risk’, says BBC journalist after Truss snub

Liz Truss pulled out of a BBC One interview with journalist Nick Robinson that was due to be broadcast on Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK

Lib Dems prepare for possible ‘blue wall’ by-election if Michael Gove quits

Opposition party on ‘high alert’ amid speculation ex-minister considering exit as MP

The Independent UK

Liz Truss: Who is the foreign secretary hoping to become prime minister?

‘Human hand grenade’ seen by Tories as Johnson continuity candidate and ahead of Rishi Sunak throughout the race thanks to questionable tax promises and neo-Thatcherite branding

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak: Who is the former chancellor again being tipped as Britain’s next PM?

Richmond MP struggled to convince fellow Tories he was right man to lead economic revival and unite the party but his dire warnings have been entirely vindicated by disastrous reign of Liz Truss

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The Independent UK

Tory leadership: When is the vote and what happens next in Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak contest?

Final two vying to be PM have made their case to party membership, which has now cast its votes

Insider UK

Critics warn new North Sea drilling 'not the answer' to current energy costs

Reports suggest Liz Truss would invite applications for drilling licences to explore new oil and gas fields

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson poised to confirm government funding for Sizewell C nuclear plant

Outgoing PM will make announcement on nuclear before leaving office next week

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson ducks comeback questions as he seeks to mark out legacy

Prime minister urges people to have ‘hope’ cost of living crisis will ease as he uses final week in office to highlight achievements

Evening Standard

The public wants an early general election – here’s 75 reasons it won’t get one

“Vote Blair, Get Brown“. That was the slogan adopted by sections of the media and even the Tories for a period in the run-up to the 2005 general election.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out political comeback

Voters more interested in broadband connections than fate of politicians, says PM

Daily Record

Union chiefs call for four more UK bank holidays to 'reward nation of grafters'

Workers in other European countries enjoy as many as five more bank holidays than people in Scotland.

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