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Sunak and Truss make final leadership pitches amid cost-of-living support hints

Voting in the Tory leadership contest closes at 5pm on Friday and the winner will be announced on Monday.

The Independent UK

What were the key points as the Tory leadership hustings came to a close?

The event marked the last time Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will face Tory members together before voting closes on Friday.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak reveals his prescription for government during visit to pharmacy

The former chancellor returned to his family’s old pharmacy and the GP surgery where his father worked.

The Independent UK

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Rishi Sunak hits out at Liz Truss over ‘complacent’ economic policies

The former chancellor vowed to prioritise the battle against inflation while his rival advocates tax cuts.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Corbyn blames running injury for black eye as he appears at picket line

The former Labour leader appeared at a picket line outside London’s Euston station to support striking rail workers.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Scorching day for Britons as heatwave intensifies

Measures were taken to move some water-dependent creatures from drying rivers, but some people took to waterways to have fun in the sun.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

England has taken on a different hue with infrequent rain causing parched landscapes.

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First televised sentencing at Old Bailey makes legal history

Judge Sarah Munro QC jailed Ben Oliver, 25, for the manslaughter of his grandfather.

The Independent UK

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

Judge Sarah Munro QC is expected to be filmed as she passes sentence on Ben Oliver for the manslaughter of his grandfather.

The Independent UK

Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

Rishi Sunak appears certain to achieve the votes to guarantee his name will be on the ballot that goes to party members.

The Independent UK

Johnson defends his leadership at final Cabinet meeting

The Prime Minister highlighted efforts to protect the economy during the pandemic, measures to help the cost of living and his commitment to net zero.

The Independent UK

‘Travelling circus’: Starmer says Tory hopefuls have lost economic credibility

Exclusive: Labour leader, speaking after meeting German chancellor, condemns candidates’ ‘fanciful’ spending plans

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Sir Keir Starmer discusses Brexit and Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

The Labour leader also wanted to talk about his hopes of winning the next general election, and plans for Britain and Germany to work more closely.

The Independent UK

Frontrunner Sunak targeted by rival campaigns as Tory contest heats up

Allies of Liz Truss have taken aim at the ex-chancellor as MPs prepare to vote in the first round of the contest to become the next prime minister.

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Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way.

The Independent UK

The race to No 10: Who has cleared the first hurdle?

Here are the candidates left in the race to succeed Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Sunak and Truss win split Cabinet backing, as Patel rules out bid for No 10

Tory MPs were racing to win the support of their colleagues before the deadline for nominations to progress in the leadership battle.

The Independent UK

Who is backing who? Eight candidates in leadership race as Javid pulls out

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way

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Sajid Javid dodges questions over previous tax affairs at campaign launch

Sajid Javid declined repeatedly to get into specifics about where he has previously paid tax.

The Independent UK

Tories row over ‘fantasy tax cuts’, as Javid strikes out at ‘poisonous’ battle

Conservatives vying to replace Boris Johnson have engaged in a bidding war of proposals to win support.

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman: I’ll cut spending by tackling waste and ‘stubborn’ shirkers

Suella Braverman promised to cut taxes and reduce government spending as part of her Tory leadership pitch

The Independent UK

Braverman plans to cut spending by tackling waste and ‘stubborn’ shirkers

Suella Braverman promised to cut taxes and reduce government spending as part of her Tory leadership pitch.

The Independent UK

Who is backing who? Tories nail colours to the mast in leadership contest

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss are among the candidates leading the way.

The Independent UK

Conservative leadership candidates: What are their policies, beliefs and ideas?

Ten Conservatives have so far put themselves forward for the party’s top job.

The Independent UK

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM

Bookmakers have installed a handful of pacesetters in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.

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