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Things got political on today's offering of This Morning, following Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation yesterday - with host Dermot O'Leary pointing out how many Brits are 'sick of' the chaotic Tory government

Many are demanding a general election is held to determine the next PM

After 44 days in office, inflicting damage to the economy and temporarily reducing Britain’s global standing to a punchline, Liz Truss acknowledged that she could not “deliver the mandate” on which she was elected by the Conservative Party. The question now is not only who replaces her, but what comes…

Two other North East Tory MPs have backed Rishi Sunak - but Boris Johnson is being tipped for a sensational return to Number 10

The Tory party chairman has insisted any online membership vote to choose a new leader will be “secure” — just months after the process was revamped over hacking concerns.

Out of power for a matter of months, comeback king Boris Johnson is once again being touted as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party and Britain's prime minister.

The departure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, after six chaotic weeks marked by policy U-turns and growing discontent within her own Conservative Party, spells more uncertainty for the United Kingdom, financial markets and foreign policy. As the contest to succeed Britain's shortest-serving premier begins, the country is seeking a…

Defence secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of standing for the Conservative Party leadership, and says he is “leaning” towards Boris Johnson.

Speculation is mounting that Boris Johnson could make an attempt to return as Prime Minister, but he may have been hinting at his comeback since before he'd even left

Events in the House of Commons on October 19 made it clear that the prime minister had lost control

The Independent’s general election campaign continues to attract massive support after the ousting of Liz Truss and the prospect of a Boris Johnson comeback looms