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UK leadership favourite Liz Truss U-turns on pay plan in first big misstep

British foreign minister Liz Truss, the front-runner to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, was forced to backtrack on one of her most striking pledges a day after announcing it following a backlash from fellow Conservatives and opposition parties.

Reuters

‘Ticking time bomb’: Tory mayor ‘speechless’ at Liz Truss’s plans to cut public sector pay

Ben Houchen claims proposals will result in a ‘massive pay cut for 5.5 million people’ including nurses and police officers outside London

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak tax cut pledge dismissed as ‘fairytale’ by Jacob Rees-Mogg

Mr Rees-Mogg, an ally of Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss, criticised the former Chancellor’s campaign promises

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Londoner’s Diary: £25m robbery won’t force Tamara Ecclestone out of mansion

In today’s Diary: Tamara’s a remainer despite heist fears / Rishi and Liz photo op battle / Rising star’s supply teacher past / Brian Cox calls for return of experts / Publishers to go on strike?

Evening Standard

Truss and Sunak commit to No 10 reception for triumphant Lionesses

Unlike other successful sporting teams, the winning England squad will not be honoured with a visit to Downing Street this week.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss dismissal of ‘attention seeker’ Sturgeon will horrify Scots, says SNP

Tory activists cheered leadership favourite when she said first minister should be ignored

The Guardian - UK

Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?

Over the next few weeks it will be up to Conservative members to decide which of the two final candidates will take on the top job in No 10.

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What does the energy price cap mean for you?

Rising global gas prices causing dramatic increase to household bills in 2022

The Independent UK

Sunak closing gap on Truss in Tory leadership contest, poll shows

Foreign secretary’s lead down to five points in latest poll of party members, after 24-point lead a fortnight ago

The Guardian - UK

Why energy bills are increasing?

Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world driving up household bills

The Independent UK

When is the second cost of living payment due?

Next instalment of grant for low-income families due this autumn

The Independent UK

Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs voiced their support for the former chancellor on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Cost of living crisis UK: How to get the government £650 payment

Millions of households will be eligible for the support measure to help with soaring inflation.

The Independent UK

Conservative leadership race: Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘fantasy’ economics

New poll shows gap between Tory leadership candidates has narrowed

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The Guardian - UK

Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: Ambridge gets its very own Rishi Sunak

The authentically awful George Grundy has suddenly gained the power of speech, while Alistair and Denise’s tendresse continues at a glacial pace

The Independent UK

Mordaunt makes return to Tory leadership contest to back ‘hope’ candidate Truss

Her endorsement came on stage at the latest hustings event as postal ballots began dropping on Conservative doormats.

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss calls Nicola Sturgeon 'an attention seeker it's best to ignore'

TORY leadership frontrunner Liz Truss has claimed it is best to ignore Nicola Sturgeon, saying the First Minister is an “attention seeker”.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon is an ‘attention seeker’ best ignored, claims Liz Truss

The Conservative Party leadership candidate was speaking at a hustings event in Exeter.

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Daily Mirror

Who won Tory hustings? Rishi Sunak too slick as favourite Liz Truss continues rise

Liz Truss is the runaway favourite to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and Sunak’s policy announcements are coming across as increasingly desperate as the rivals chase each other to the right of the party

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss launches astonishing attack on Nicola Sturgeon branding her 'attention seeker'

Speaking at a hustings event in Exeter, Liz Truss said she would never bring in another lockdown, and was grilled about her views on bloodsports amid Tory calls to bring them back

The Guardian - UK

Penny Mordaunt backs Liz Truss in contest to be next Tory leader

Blow to Rishi Sunak as Portsmouth North MP hails foreign secretary as ‘the hope candidate’

Reuters

British PM candidate Truss boosted by former rival's backing

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss's bid to become Britain's next prime minister got a major boost on Monday when she received the backing of a lawmaker she narrowly defeated to make it to the final two candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Major boost for Truss’s PM campaign as Penny Mordaunt offers her backing

Foreign secretary is the ‘hope candidate’ in the race to succeed Boris Johnson, says third-placed candidate

Evening Standard

Penny Mordaunt backs Liz Truss in bitter blow for Rishi Sunak

The trade minister said Ms Truss was the ‘hope candidate’ though Mr Sunak stressed he would ‘restore trust’ in politics

Daily Mirror

Penny Mordaunt becomes latest high-profile Tory to back favourite Liz Truss

An estimated 160,000 Conservative Party members - around 0.3% of the UK population - are mulling over which candidate will become the next Prime Minister, with high-profile names lining up to support the favourite

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