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Boris Johnson Rules Himself Out Of Tory Leadership Contest
Political parties
By Laura Silver
Boris Johnson Rules Himself Out Of Tory Leadership Contest
Boris Johnson has ruled himself out of the Tory leadership contest having returned to London from the Caribbean after the race to find a new Prime Minister to replace Liz Truss got underway on Thursday.
Lib Dems Have Cancelled Their Party Conference After Death Of The Queen
Political parties
By Laura Silver
Lib Dems Have Cancelled Their Party Conference After Death Of The Queen
The Liberal Democrats have cancelled their autumn party conference, which was expected to begin next weekend, following the death of the Queen.
Minister Insists Boris Johnson Still Has Loyalty Of Cabinet After Party Chair Resignation
Political parties
By Laura Silver
Minister Insists Boris Johnson Still Has Loyalty Of Cabinet After Party Chair Resignation
Environment secretary George Eustice has said that Boris Johnson still has the support of his Cabinet after party chairman Oliver Dowden resigned in the wake of last week's double by-election defeats.
Oliver Dowden Has Resigned As Conservative Party Chairman After Double By-Election Defeat
Political parties
By Laura Silver
Oliver Dowden Has Resigned As Conservative Party Chairman After Double By-Election Defeat
Conservative chairman Oliver Dowden has resigned from the senior position after the party saw major defeats in by-elections in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton.
Government Rules Out New Covid Restrictions Before New Year
Coronavirus
By Laura Silver
Government Rules Out New Covid Restrictions Before New Year
The government has confirmed there will be no new restrictions before the New Year after Boris Johnson was briefed today on Covid figures from the Christmas weekend.
Vaccines Minister Says It's 'Far Too Early' To Book Summer Holidays
Coronavirus
By Laura Silver
Vaccines Minister Says It's "Far Too Early" To Book Summer Holidays
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has warned off planning for summer holidays, while an announcement is expected today on whether people will be required to formally quarantine on entering the UK.
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Brexit
By Laura Silver
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have released a joint statement admitting that lack of agreement on level playing field, governance and fisheries are still standing in the way of a Brexit deal.