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The Observer view on the Conservative leadership campaign

Boris Johnson’s successor, elected by Tory party members, will lack a mandate to govern the country

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022

The SNP ask why Westminster has 'failed Scotland at every turn'

THE SNP depute leader has called for the Tory leadership hopefuls to explain why Westminster has “failed Scotland at every turn”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022

Mordaunt ‘manifesto’ says Union could be strengthened by England celebrating Burns Night

THE Union could be strengthened by England taking part in celebrating Burns Night – according to a book co-written by one of the Tory leadership…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022

Penny Mordaunt hits back at fresh claims she supported gender self-identification

Newspaper publishes details of note from senior civil servant in July 2019 to Ms Mordaunt on self-ID

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

Rishi Sunak targets scrapping EU laws in fresh pitch to Brexiteers

His latest intervention comes as the remaining five contenders still in the contest are preparing for the second televised debate.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak woos Brexit supporters with vow to fast-track ripping up of EU rules

New polling finds former chancellor is the overwhelming choice of voters in seats Conservatives must retain to keep a grip on power

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

Tory candidates challenged to 'come clean' on impact of their tax slashing plans

Frontrunners in the race to replace Boris Johnson are competing for the most outlandish tax slashing promises to woo Tory members

Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022

Tory leadership race hots up as candidates prepare for second televised debate

A third debate will be held on Tuesday evening ahead of the start of regional hustings from July 22

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2022

Climate chief Alok Sharma warns: I may quit if new PM dumps net zero pledge

The cabinet minister and Cop26 president could resign if the new Tory leader fails to commit to a strong green agenda

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022

PM candidate Penny Mordaunt blasted for taking £20,000 donation from climate sceptics

Penny Mordaunt - one of the frontrunners to replace Boris Johnson - has described climate change as an 'existential threat' but voted against measures aimed at tackling the issue

Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022