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Ben Wallace won’t say if he will run for Tory party leadership after Boris Johnson quits

The defence secretary dodged answering questions on whether he run for leadership, insisting he will continue to focus on his job

The Independent UK

‘If anyone should be stepping back, it’s you’: What Michael Gove told Boris Johnson after sacking

Former levelling up secretary among those who told prime minister it was time for him to quit

The Independent UK

What happens when MPs resign, do they have to give notice and what do they get?

As well as Boris Johnson, several of his supporters in the House of Commons are quitting. What sort of payout can they look forward to?

Evening Standard

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'A towering figure': Fatal shooting of Japan's Shinzo Abe shocks world leaders

Friday's shocking assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe stunned the world and drew immediate condemnation, with world leaders praising Abe's "global leadership" and slamming a "cowardly attack".

France 24

The Queen’s role in Boris Johnson’s departure and appointment of new prime minister

Johnson - the 14th prime minister of Queen’s 70-year reign - will have to visit head of state to formally tender his resignation

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s downfall: a corrosive culture of cronyism

Analysis: Partygate was the last straw, but the long view of history will count a broader catalogue of corruption

The Guardian - UK

New UK finance minister expresses shock over Abe death, after earlier tweet error

Britain's new finance minister Nadhim Zahawi sent his condolences to Japan on Friday following the death of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, saying he had lost his life in pursuit of a noble aim to make the world a better place.

Reuters

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Boris Johnson and Tory ministers entitled to total £420,000 severance pay for resigning

Opposition MPs urge outgoing Tory ministers to reject pay-offs

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon meets UK leaders following Boris Johnson resignation statement

LEADERS from across the UK including Nicola Sturgeon are to meet today for the first time since the Prime Minister announced he intended to step…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson’s most memorable quotes, from scathing takedowns of Kier Starmer to his love of Peppa Pig

Cheese! Working from home! Jeremy Corbyn! The PM has had something (often surprising) to say about most things during his three years in office. Jessica Morgan rounds up some of the highlights

Evening Standard

UK stands with Japan after Shinzo Abe dies following shooting – PM

Boris Johnson paid tribute to the former prime minister following his death.

The Independent UK

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks

A field of candidates to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson began to take shape Friday, even as some Conservative Party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished leader out of office before his replacement is elected in the next couple of months

The Independent UK

Why did Boris Johnson resign? Timeline of his biggest scandals as prime minister

As the Johnson era appears to be drawing to a close, we look back on the moments that ruined his standing among colleagues

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson, Machiavelli and democracy

The story of Johnson's rapid rise and spectacular downfall raises vital questions about the nature of democracy

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Liverpool Echo

Holly Willoughby's message after ITV's This Morning pulled from air

This Morning was forced to change its schedule on Thursday

The National (Scotland)

Penny Mordaunt emerges as Scottish Tories' favourite to replace Boris Johnson

PENNY Mordaunt appears to be the favourite among Scottish Conservatives to take over from Boris Johnson as leader of the party.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson forced to move wedding party from Chequers after backlash from taxpayers

The pair married in May last year during the coronavirus pandemic, however due to restrictions on numbers it was a limited celebration.

Reuters

PM Johnson says Britain stands with Japan after Abe's death

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that Britain stood with Japan at this dark time following the "incredibly sad news" about the death of former premier Shinzo Abe in a shooting.

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Tribune News Service

Commentary: Ukraine shouldn’t overplay its hand with allies

Until his ignominious fall this week, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could count on unstinting support from at least one quarter: Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed to be “very happy” last month when a flailing Johnson won, narrowly, a vote of no-confidence in his leadership of the Tory party.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Lies finally end Boris Johnson's run

In the end, it wasn't one scandal that brought down Boris Johnson. It was a series.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson has resigned: When will new prime minister be in place?

The prime minister’s notice of departure has triggered a Tory leadership contest

The Independent UK

Who will replace Boris Johnson? Latest odds for the next Prime Minister

Penny Mordaunt emerges as suprise favourite with bookmaker

Evening Standard

How to build a chart-topping political podcast

An odd couple they might seem, but from the word go Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s The Rest is Politics has been quite the runaway success. Hamish MacBain sits in for a chat

Belfast Live

UK leaders meet for first British-Irish Council summit since Boris Johnson resignation

Developments in Westminster will also be on the agenda as they discuss the political situation in each nation

The Independent UK

Boris and Carrie Johnson’s planned wedding party being moved from Chequers

It is understood Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at the prime ministerial residence in Buckinghamshire.

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