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Sajid Javid pulls out of race to replace Boris Johnson as PM candidate list announced

Votes will take place this week to slim down the number of nominations

Wales Online

Eight Candidates Nominated to Succeed UK PM Johnson

Eight candidates will compete to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, the committee in charge of organizing the leadership contest said on Tuesday. The nominated candidates were Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak, Tom Tugendhat, Liz Truss and Nadhim Zahawi.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson was no genius. He just took advantage of our weak constitution

Letter: The Green party peer Natalie Bennett calls for a modern written constitution to replace an archaic system that relies on political leaders being ‘good chaps’

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Ex-health minister Sajid Javid out of UK leadership contest

Former British health minister Sajid Javid on Tuesday dropped out of the leadership contest to replace Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister.

Reuters

Eight Tory MPs make it onto ballot for leadership contest to replace Boris Johnson

The backing of 20 Tory MPs was needed in order to get into the next round of the contest.

Daily Record

Eight go forward into first round of voting in the Tory leadership race

Prominent Boris Johnson loyalists back Liz Truss in move to prevent Rishi Sunak entering No 10.

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

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Tom Tugendhat: Who is the Tory MP aspiring to be the next prime minister?

Ex-soldier and chair of Foreign Affairs Committee launches leadership bid after Boris Johnson quits

The Independent UK

Sajid Javid pulls out of Tory leadership race after failing to pick up enough support

Ex-health secretary’s resignation helped sparked rebellion against Boris Johnson last week

The Independent UK

Michael Gove rejects 'snake' label after getting sacked by Boris Johnson

MICHAEL Gove has denied that he is a “snake” after being described as such by No 10 sources after being sacked as Communities Secretary by…

The National (Scotland)

How to solve a constitutional crisis

Boris Johnson’s resignation by itself will not pull the UK out of its political quagmire. Instead, the country needs electoral reform to keep the Tories out of power, argues Dr David Jenkins.

Newsroom.co.nz

New restaurant set to take over closed Sale Pepe in Jesmond – as owners dismiss 'nightclub' fears

The Italian bistro will be replaced by Lovage, which has links to award-winning North East venues, if councillors agree to grant a new licence for the site

Chronicle Live

'Boris Johnson is dumped, so Tories are desperately seeking The One for Number 10'

Just like Love Island, the hopefuls are really grafting, says Polly Hudson, and it makes for some shocking soundbites while they chase the Prime Minister dream

Daily Mirror

Michael Gove denies he was ‘a snake’ in calling on Boris Johnson to resign

Michael Gove has denied he is a “snake” after being labelled as such by No 10 sources when he was sacked as levelling up secretary by Boris Johnson last week.

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Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson blocks opposition no confidence vote set to take place tomorrow

The Opposition planned to table the motion today, with a vote following tomorrow - after it emerged the Prime Minister planned to cling onto leadership until September 5.

The Independent UK

Labour fury as Government blocks ‘no confidence’ vote

The opposition said it was ‘unprecedented’ for ministers not to allow parliamentary time for a vote to take place.

The Independent UK

Michael Gove rejects No 10 ‘snake’ label after sacking by Johnson

The former levelling up secretary said he was not surprised the Prime Minister removed him after he urged him to stand down in a ‘dignified’ way.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak narrow favourite over Truss for next PM, says ‘Mystic Meg of politics’

Prof Jonathan Tonge, who accurately predicted confidence vote result, says it’s a ‘51/49 call’

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Reuters

UK government to block plan to hold confidence vote - opposition Labour Party

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will block an attempt by the opposition Labour Party to call a confidence vote in his government on Wednesday, a Labour spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

‘Abuse of power’: Boris Johnson blocks Commons bid to force him from No 10 immediately

No-confidence vote was expected on Wednesday but – in unprecedented move – Labour has been denied parliamentary time

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson BLOCKS Labour bid to hold no confidence vote in government

BORIS Johnson has blocked Labour's bid to hold a vote of no confidence in the Tory government.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson blocks no confidence vote in his own government tomorrow

The Opposition planned to table the motion today - with a vote on Wednesday - after it emerged the PM would cling to office until September 5

Evening Standard

As Priti Patel pulls out, can the Tory right get it together?

If you’re reading this newsletter after 6pm, I’m afraid it’s too late. Unless you’ve secured 20 nominations from your fellow Conservative MPs, you won’t be making it onto the first ballot. Perhaps you’ll get a sympathy cabinet role.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Rishi Sunak? The leadership contender with the backing of most MPs

THE second cabinet minister to resign prompting the downfall of Boris Johnson’s government, Rishi Sunak has reportedly been planning his…

Evening Standard

It’s Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss — your Tory leadership cheatsheet

Tax? Rwanda? The trans debate? Find out where the key candidates stand on the biggest issues. Katie Strick guides you around a bruising contest

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