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I fear the return of chaotic Boris, but at least that lettuce beat Truss

Yesterday, as Liz Truss announced her resignation, she propelled herself into the history books as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister. This was a record previously held by one George Canning, who died of pneumonia in 1827. This PM however was infamously outlived by a lettuce. This is what happens when idolatory…

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

How green are the Tory leadership candidates this time round?

After Liz Truss’s ‘war on nature’, we look again at the environmental record of the most probable crop of hopefuls

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Digested week: where has all the ‘In Liz we Truss’ merch gone?

Tories were flogging old conference mugs and T-shirts online this week, until reality gave the lie to the slogan

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Next prime minister odds: Who is the favorite to succeed Liz Truss?

Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt appear to be only serious contenders after Boris Johnson aborts bid

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Tories pick sides as speculation mounts over who will bid to replace Liz Truss

Supporters of Boris Johnson are backing the former prime minister to make an extraordinary political comeback.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak Lead Race to Become Britain’s Next Prime Minister

Boris Johnson and former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading the potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest. After Truss quit on Thursday, ending her six weeks in power, those who want to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among several British lawmakers trying to scoop up support ahead of a short, intense contest to become the country's next prime minister

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

What happens today after Liz Truss quits as race for prime minister begins

The leadership contest is underway as the first ballot takes place on Monday.

Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022

Boris Johnson 'tipped to hit 100 backers' in battle with Sunak and Mordaunt for No10

Tory chiefs have fired the starting gun on the second leadership contest in a matter of months after Liz Truss dramatically resigned just six weeks into her premiership

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has been gaining momentum in his audacious bid to return as British prime minister, with his colleagues deeply divided over the potential comeback and some warning he would plunge the country into fresh chaos.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022