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The Latest Breaking News from Rishi Sunak

Liz Truss defends £30bn tax cuts as ‘affordable’ in bid for No 10

Rival Rishi Sunak was understood not to be forecasting tax cuts until at least autumn next year.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss takes the lead in Tory leadership race over Rishi Sunak, poll says

The foreign secretary is more trusted by party members than the former chancellor, according to a new survey

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross branded a 'coward' for refusing to admit who he backs in Tory leadership contest

The Scottish Conservatives leader previously called for Boris Johnson to quit Downing Street but he has remained tight-lipped on who should be the next PM.

Daily Record

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Liz Truss now leading Rishi Sunak by 24 points in race for No 10, polling of Tory members finds

Foreign secretary also leads ex-chancellor on key metrics such as trustworthiness

The Independent UK

UK leadership candidate Truss leads rival Sunak by 24 points - poll

British leadership candidate Liz Truss held a 24 point lead over her rival Rishi Sunak in a YouGov poll of Conservative Party Members published on Thursday.

Reuters

Nine things you need to know about Rishi Sunak

He's a multimillionaire who found himself fined for attending Boris Johnson's birthday party in Downing Street

Wales Online

Northern Ireland Secretary ‘determined to avoid fresh Stormont elections’

Shailesh Vara said he is not afraid to take tough decisions and the option of cutting MLAs pay is ‘on the table’.

The Independent UK

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The Leader podcast: Everything you need to know about Sunak vs Truss

We have our final two candidates for the next Tory party leader - former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss.

Evening Standard

When and where are the Conservative leadership TV debates and hustings?

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will appear in several TV debates and go head to head at 12 hustings across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak rejects bringing forward 2024 income tax cut to counter Liz Truss surge

Former chancellor’s pitch is ‘fiscal responsibility’ – but he is under pressure to accelerate planned 1p cut off 20p rate

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have very different visions, but one key similarity

It can be hard sometimes to look past the personality quirks of the final two candidates to be Conservative Party leader and prime minister.

Evening Standard

Analysis-Race for Downing Street drives tax policy split into UK Conservatives

Differences over how to revive Britain's slow-growth, high-inflation economy could hardly be starker within the ruling Conservative Party as the two remaining contenders to become its new leader, and thereby prime minister, clash over tax.

Reuters

Weeks of Truss and Sunak tearing lumps out of each other should bring nothing but joy for Labour

Whoever wins this race will inherit the social and economic failings of the austerity era – all of which they voted for, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

TV debates ‘could sway Tory leadership contest more than newspapers’

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are battling it out to be named the next prime minister.

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The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross says he's not backing ANYONE for new Tory leader

DOUGLAS Ross has refused to back any candidate for Conservative leader saying he will “work with whoever” takes over from Boris Johnson.

Chronicle Live

Loose Women's Carol McGiffin under fire from viewers over Boris Johnson defence

Loose Women star Carol McGiffin rubbed viewers up the wrong way with her defence of soon to be ex PM Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Truss v Sunak: how do Tory PM contenders differ on policy?

What promises are leadership rivals making in terms of economy, climate, education and levelling up?

The Independent UK

Liz Truss tax cuts policy ‘ridiculous’ and risks 1970s-style inflation, economists warn

Experts reject Tory candidate’s claim tax cuts ‘will decrease inflation’ – and warn of austerity era ahead

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The Independent UK

Badger cull protesters ambush Liz Truss at Tory leadership hustings

A group of demonstrators – some in badger costumes – drowned out her arrival.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak would not cut taxes before autumn 2023 as Tory battle lines drawn

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are fighting to succeed Boris Johnson as Tory leader in a six-week campaign to secure the backing of Conservative party members

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Whether it’s Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss, the Tories face a mighty challenge

And we’re off. The ballot for party members to vote in the Conservative leadership election closes at 5pm on September 2, but this race looks more a sprint than a marathon.

Manchester Evening News

The Northern Agenda: The city that's ditching its mayor

Liverpool axes the role of its elected leader, but what will it replace it with?

Evening Standard

Resurfaced video shows Liz Truss as monarchy-bashing student Lib Dem member

A video has resurfaced showing a teenage Liz Truss railing against the monarchy in a tub-thumping speech at a Liberal Democrats conference.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak would not cut taxes before autumn 2023, in clear divide with Truss

Former chancellor would delay cuts until inflation under control, while rival has pledged immediate cuts

Evening Standard

Public finance woes put pressure on PM candidates space

Record £19.4 billion interest payment was due on Britain’s debt last month

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