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Articles tagged with: Conservative leadership election
A study of ambition and self-promotion: Baroness Wheatcroft reviews 'Out of the Blue'
Books & culture
By Baroness Wheatcroft
A study of ambition and self-promotion: Baroness Wheatcroft reviews 'Out of the Blue'
Harry Cole and James Heale’s biography of a thick-skinned and short-lived prime minister is fascinating and insightful
Ministers Warned Of 'Crisis' In Ukrainian Refugee Scheme After 40 Per Cent Rise In Homelessness Claims
Home affairs
Ministers Warned Of "Crisis" In Ukrainian Refugee Scheme After 40 Per Cent Rise In Homelessness Claims
New data released by the government shows a significant spike in the number of those presenting to their local council as homeless since the opening of visa routes for Ukrainian refugees.
Rishi Sunak Becoming First British-Asian Prime Minister Seen As 'Historic Moment”
Social affairs
Rishi Sunak Becoming First British-Asian Prime Minister Seen As "Historic Moment”
The appointment of Rishi Sunak as the first British Asian to become Prime Minister has been hailed as a “historic moment” by the Conservative Friends of India.
Rishi Sunak Warns Of 'Profound Economic Challenge' In Brief First Speech Since Winning Tory Leadership
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Warns Of "Profound Economic Challenge" In Brief First Speech Since Winning Tory Leadership
Rishi Sunak said the country needs “stability and unity” in the face of “a profound economic challenge” in his first speech since being announced as leader of the Conservative Party.
Rishi Sunak Will Become Prime Minister After Penny Mordaunt Drops Out Of Leadership Race
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Will Become Prime Minister After Penny Mordaunt Drops Out Of Leadership Race
Rishi Sunak will become the UK’s next Prime Minister after Penny Mordaunt dropped out the Conservative leadership race to replace Liz Truss.
Grant Shapps Says It Was “Too Soon” For Boris Johnson To Make A Comeback
Political parties
Grant Shapps Says It Was “Too Soon” For Boris Johnson To Make A Comeback
Home secretary Grant Shapps has said it is “sensible under the circumstances” for Boris Johnson not to run to become Prime Minister again while parliamentary investigations into him are outstanding.
Boris Johnson Rules Himself Out Of Tory Leadership Contest
Political parties
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.
Rishi Sunak Formally Announces Leadership Bid As Senior Tory Says Johnson Would Be A 'Guaranteed Disaster'
Economy
Rishi Sunak Formally Announces Leadership Bid As Senior Tory Says Johnson Would Be A "Guaranteed Disaster"
The former chancellor has confirmed he will stand in next week's leadership election as he builds significant support among Tory MPs.
Penny Mordaunt Formally Announces Leadership Bid
Political parties
Penny Mordaunt Formally Announces Leadership Bid
Commons leader Penny Mordaunt is the first candidate to officially announce they are running for the Conservative party leadership after Liz Truss resigned on Thursday.
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would 'Lean Towards' Boris Johnson
Political parties
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would "Lean Towards" Boris Johnson
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of the Conservative leadership election and has said he would “lean towards” Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister.
MPs Declaring Support For Possible Candidates Ahead Of Deadline
Political parties
MPs Declaring Support For Possible Candidates Ahead Of Deadline
Conservative MPs have been declaring their support for possible candidates to be the next Prime Minister, as the competition to succeed Liz Truss is set to be completed in just a week.
Tory Party Sets Out New Rules For Running Week Long Leadership Contest
Political parties
Tory Party Sets Out New Rules For Running Week Long Leadership Contest
Leadership candidates will need support from 100 MPs to secure their spot on the ballot as Tory officials attempt to speed up the selection process.
Who Replaces Liz Truss? Here Are The Leading Runners And Riders
Political parties
Who Replaces Liz Truss? Here Are The Leading Runners And Riders
Tory leadership hopefuls have just a week to win support from their party following the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss. But who could win the race to become the UK's next Prime Minister?
Boris Johnson Pledges People Will Have The 'Cash They Need' To Beat Energy Crisis In Final Speech As PM
Political parties
Boris Johnson Pledges People Will Have The "Cash They Need" To Beat Energy Crisis In Final Speech As PM
Boris Johnson has made his final speech as prime minister from Downing Street before heading to Scotland to give his formal resignation to the Queen after Liz Truss was elected as the new Conservative leader.
Liz Truss Urged To “Come Down Hard On Blue-On-Blue” Attacks And Unite Tory MPs
Political parties
Liz Truss Urged To “Come Down Hard On Blue-On-Blue” Attacks And Unite Tory MPs
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has been urged to “come down hard” on warring Tory MPs as she faces an uphill struggle to unite the party after winning a rancorous leadership contest.
Conservative Co-Chair Ben Elliot Quits Hours After Liz Truss' Election
Political parties
Conservative Co-Chair Ben Elliot Quits Hours After Liz Truss' Election
The leading party fundraiser announced his resignation just hours after Liz Truss was elected as Conservative leader.
All The Crises Liz Truss Faces As She Enters Downing Street
Brexit
All The Crises Liz Truss Faces As She Enters Downing Street
Liz Truss will enter Downing Street on Tuesday as the UK's new Prime Minister facing a mountain of formidable challenges thanks to some of the worst economic conditions for a generation.
Liz Truss Will Become Prime Minister After Winning The Conservative Leadership Contest
Political parties
Liz Truss Will Become Prime Minister After Winning The Conservative Leadership Contest
Liz Truss will become the UK's new Prime Minister on Tuesday after beating rival Rishi Sunak to become the leader of the Conservative party following a fraught contest to replace Boris Johnson.
Tory Leadership Candidates Urged To Sack Party Co-Chair Ben Elliot Over Fundraising 'Controversies'
Political parties
Tory Leadership Candidates Urged To Sack Party Co-Chair Ben Elliot Over Fundraising "Controversies"
Labour claimed failing to remove Ben Elliot would make a "mockery" of leadership pledges to clean up party "sleaze".
Liz Truss Considering 'Nuclear' Tax Cuts To Help With Cost Of Living Crisis
Energy
Liz Truss Considering "Nuclear" Tax Cuts To Help With Cost Of Living Crisis
Cuts in VAT and income tax are reportedly among the measures being considered by Liz Truss if she becomes prime minister next month to help tackle the growing cost of living crisis.
Liz Truss Faces A Tough Political Trade-Off Between Tax Cuts And Paying For Energy Crisis
Political parties
Liz Truss Faces A Tough Political Trade-Off Between Tax Cuts And Paying For Energy Crisis
With domestic energy bills set to hit £3,549 within weeks, Liz Truss, who is widely expected to become prime minister on 5 September, will face tough choices over whether her flagship campaign pledge to cut taxes will match the political reality of governing in a cost of living crisis.
Parliament Should 'Have Never Gone On Recess' During Energy Crisis, Tory MP Says
Energy
Parliament Should "Have Never Gone On Recess" During Energy Crisis, Tory MP Says
Parliament should have “never gone on recess” with energy bills rising and the cost of living crisis biting, a Conservative MP has said, as ministers are coming under increasing pressure to provide more support to help people pay their “devastating” energy bills.
Martin Lewis Warns 'Lives Will Be Lost' As Energy Price Cap Passes £3,500
Energy
Martin Lewis Warns "Lives Will Be Lost" As Energy Price Cap Passes £3,500
“Lives will be lost this winter” if the government does not intervene and provide more support for households with their energy bills, financial expert Martin Lewis has said, as the domestic price cap was confirmed as £3,549 from October.
Lord Frost Says Tax Cuts Are 'Right Way' To Tackle Energy Bills Crisis
Economy
Lord Frost Says Tax Cuts Are "Right Way" To Tackle Energy Bills Crisis
Exclusive: Former Brexit minister Lord Frost has suggested major interventions in the energy market are the wrong approach to solving the cost-of-living crisis, but doesn't rule out support for the most vulnerable, as the government faces urgent calls to support people faced with skyrocketing energy bills.