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‘Myanmar is under the yoke of a pariah regime’: Calls grow in UK for release of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison

Two former UK foreign ministers join call for action after William Hague told Independent documentary it is possible to be critical of former Myanmar leader ‘but also say we should be campaigning for her release’

The Independent UK

Free Aung San Suu Kyi, demand three former UK foreign secretaries

The pro-democracy Nobel Peace Prize winner turned global pariah was toppled by the military leaders of Myanmar in 2021 and sentenced to 27 years in prison

The Independent UK

William Hague Elected Chancellor Of Oxford University

William Hague elected as Oxford University's new chancellor succeeding Chris Patten, emphasizing the university's role in shaping the U.K.'s future.

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William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University

Former foreign secretary and Oxford graduate wins online vote, ending hopes a woman would fill role for first time

The Guardian - UK

Ex-UK Conservative leader William Hague elected Oxford University chancellor, an 800-year-old post

Former U.K. Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected chancellor of Oxford University, one of the most prestigious positions in British academia

The Independent UK

William Hague beats Peter Mandelson to become Oxford University chancellor

Appointment comes after the former Tory leader told The Independent his chief rival’s claim – that the role is merely a ‘ceremonial figurehead’ – was wrong

The Independent UK

Michael Gove snubs William Hague as he backs Peter Mandelson in race to become Oxford chancellor

Mr Gove’s decision to back Lord Mandelson is the latest instance in which the former Tory cabinet minister has abandoned colleagues after turning on Boris Johnson in 2016 leadership election

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What the papers say – November 17

Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages.

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William Hague hits out at ‘two jobs’ rival Peter Mandelson as they battle for Oxford role

Former Tory leader says Labour peer Lord Mandelson cannot be UK ambassador to the US and chancellor of Oxford University

The Independent UK

Green party says Starmer must do more to cut energy use to meet net zero targets – as it happened

Green party says PM’s target of 81% emissions cut at Cop climate summit is welcome but not enough

The Guardian - UK

‘Nobody has spoken to me’ about US ambassador job, says Mandelson

Dame Karen Pierce’s term in Washington DC is due to end in early 2025

Evening Standard

It’s Hague v Mandelson for the Oxford chancellorship – but do students care?

While Peter Mandelson and William Hague are thought to be the front runners for the 800-year-0ld post, students are concerned with more mundane lifestyle issues

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Everard inquiry chief in race to become first female Oxford chancellor

The five candidates in the final round of the election for the historic position have been announced.

Evening Standard

Voices: Kemi Badenoch’s victory shows the Tories’ survival instinct has finally kicked in

The new Conservative leader faces an almost impossible mission to take the party back to power

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Former PMs have a wealth of experience. Why not put some on the Tory leadership ballot?

It’s grim to think the four candidates are the best Conservative politics can offer. Why can’t others be considered, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Tory grandees warn of ‘monumental’ party rebuild as infighting breaks out on eve of conference

Theresa May and William Hague say Tory leadership contenders need to acknowledge the scale of the defeat in July

Evening Standard

OPINION - Starmer has as much to learn from Sunak as Meloni on migration

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Who will be the next Oxford University chancellor? The frontrunners – and the ‘anti-woke’ outsider

Around 250,000 university staff and alumni will vote in the election next month after the current chancellor, Chris Patten, announced his retirement

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OPINION - Keir Starmer parties like it's [House of Lords Act] 1999

Perhaps it was because I watched it during the first week of lockdown, but I have a particular attachment to this BBC documentary on House of Lords reform, first aired in February 2000. It is a Michael Cockerell production, so you know it will be good, but it is even better than that.

The Guardian - UK

Can Tim Walz’s wardrobe win the White House?

The vice-president nominee’s workwear is a central conversation on the election trail. It’s not the first time fashion has become political

The Guardian - UK

Labour students make online push for Peter Mandelson as next Oxford chancellor

Labour peer and former Conservative foreign secretary William Hague battle for role dominated by retired Tory politicians

The National (Scotland)

'Racism and ableism': Labour MP apologises for 'f****** estonians' tweet

A LABOUR MP has apologised for a series of unearthed tweets in which she insults Estonians, Pakistanis and admits to elbowing a homeless man in the…

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Why the Conservatives’ identity crisis is their biggest challenge

In today’s newsletter: As they try to find Rishi Sunak’s successor, the Tories need to decide what they stand for

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Conservative party: whatever goes around comes around

Editorial: Since 1900, only four Tory leaders have not gone on to become prime minister. Rishi Sunak’s successor is likely to become the fifth

The Guardian - UK

I suffered 13 years in opposition – here’s my advice to my despairing fellow Tories

Life in the political wilderness is grim, but you have the luxury of time. Use it to offer a constructive alternative to Labour, says former Conservative MP David Lidington

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