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
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
Rishi Sunak: I’ll deliver tax cuts after getting grip on inflation Former chancellor says curbing spiralling prices is ‘number one economic priority’ The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Johnson’s plan to give peerages to two MPs could leave successor facing early byelections If PM elevates Nigel Adams and Nadine Dorries to Lords, byelections could be the acid test for new Tory leader The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022
Rishi Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut Speaking during a visit to Teesside, where he secured the backing of regional mayor Ben Houchen, Mr Sunak doubled down on his message Manchester Evening News · Jul 16, 2022
Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut The former chancellor said curbing spiralling prices is the ‘number one economic priority’ following clashes in the first TV debate. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Tory MPs mocked for complaints of 'woke bias' in Conservative leadership debate TORY MPs have been mocked after claiming that the Tory leadership debate shown on Channel 4 was “biased”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2022
Tory campaigns slog it out in week that saw temperatures and tensions rise Analysis: Female activists fear looming ‘avalanche of sexism’ The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Who's funding Tory leadership candidates? Why it's so hard to follow the money The final two candidates - set to be whittled down from Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat - will be allowed to spend £300,000 on their campaigns - but who is paying for it? Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
Tory candidates clash over self-ID stances during leadership debate PENNY Mordaunt clashed with Tory leadership rivals Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch as they challenged her record on trans issues in the first TV debate… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022
Scotland loses no matter who ends up Prime Minister, says SNP’s Ian Blackford The SNP’s Westminster leader reacted to the first Conservative leadership debate on Channel 4 on Friday evening. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Tory leadership rivals clash over trust and ‘fairytale’ economic plans Head-to-head sees open arguments over tax and identity politics, with no candidate willing to say Boris Johnson is honest The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022
Tom Tugendhat clear winner of first Tory leadership debate, snap poll finds Just 6 per cent of viewers believe Liz Truss performed the best, Opinium finds The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022 Rishi Sunak will ‘circumvent Holyrood’ to implement key policies, says Scottish Tory ally RISHI Sunak will “circumvent Holyrood” to implement key policies, Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie has claimed.
Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022 Who is Penny Mordaunt? Voting record and political views of Tory leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt has become the frontrunner in the Tory leadership race following the announcement of Boris Johnson's resignation - here's who she is and how she's voted in the past
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 Tory leadership debate - live: Tugendhat says Johnson not honest as Sunak and Truss clash over tax Foreign secretary vows to axe tax hike and national insurance rise
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022 Tory leadership candidates 'toxic' for Scottish trade, SNP warn THE current Tory leadership candidates are all “toxic” for the future of Scottish trade due to their hardline Brexit “obsession”, the SNP…
Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022 Tory leadership candidates' policies compared - from 'fantasy' tax cuts to culture wars The four remaining candidates hoping to succeed Boris Johnson - Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch - have clashed over each other's records. We look at their stances on key issues
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022 Penny Mordaunt shows off Scottish popularity ... with poll of just 78 people TORY leadership hopeful Penny Mordaunt boasted that she’s the most popular candidate among the Scottish Conservative membership – based on a…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022 The first week of the Tory leadership contest, in graphs It has been a busy week in politics - read our interactive overview on the state of the Tory leadership contest and what it tells us
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 Liz Truss bids to save Tory leadership campaign with new tax cut pledges Foreign secretary announces tax cut proposals worth billions of pounds during online leadership debate
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 ‘Dark arts’ and betrayal: one week in the Tory leadership race Battle to be in final two has been beset by mudslinging as frontrunners try to pick off supporters from rivals
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 Tory hopefuls Sunak, Mordaunt, Truss and Tugendhat commit to net zero Alarm among green Conservatives at slow pace of candidates signing up to party environment network’s goals
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022 Tory leadership contender Liz Truss announces she would axe planned hike in corporation tax Scrapping planned hike could cost around £16 billion