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The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

Who are the contenders for the next leader of the Tory Party?

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt have emerged as the main contenders.

The Independent UK

Tory leadership contest: How the week will unfold

Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the powerful 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, has said the party will have a new leader by Friday.

The Independent UK

Sunak favourite to become next UK PM after Johnson pulls out

The former finance minister emerges as the frontrunner to replace Liz Truss, who resigned amid an economic turmoil.

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Top Tories admit general election is 'unavoidable' as Nadine Dorries laments Boris retreat

Some of high-profile Tories have admitted a general election appears inevitable, after Boris Johnson dropped out of the leadership contest - leaving Rishi Sunak one step closer to No10

Daily Mirror

UK Tory leadership contest: what we know so far about the race to be the next PM

Boris Johnson dropped out of the race, and Rishi Sunak has secured at least 165 supporters

The Guardian - AU

Race for No 10: a timeline of the contest for next PM

The four days since Liz Truss resigned have seen Boris Johnson toy with an improbable comeback only to bow out

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson pulls out of race for UK prime minister, leaving Sunak ahead

LONDON — Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to lead the U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party, leaving Rishi Sunak on the brink of becoming the next prime minister.

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Boris Johnson drops out of the race to be the next U.K. prime minister

Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is now the strong favorite to become Britain's next prime minister — the third this year — at a time of political turmoil and severe economic challenges.

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'Tinpot tyrannical Tories are UK’s equivalent of Chinese Communist Party'

The tinpot tyrannical Tory horror show has no right to scythe and slash key public services they promised to protect, writes Kevin Maguire

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson’s statement in full as he exits race to replace Liz Truss in No 10

Ex-prime minister claims there was a ‘very good chance’ he could have returned to No 10

The Independent UK

Sunak set for coronation as new prime minister, after Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race

Humiliation for ex-prime minister as he admits he was not able to unite Tory party behind him

The Independent UK

Morning mail: $10bn budget cuts revealed, Xi secures third term, India win cricket clash

Monday: Tuesday’s budget papers will also confirm a $3.6bn cut to external labour and government advertising. Plus: the 10 scariest animals in Australian cinema

The Guardian - AU

Boris Johnson accused of 'desperate bluff' in final scramble for PM

Boris Johnson's campaign was slammed by rivals after saying he now has enough "verified" nominations to get on the ballot paper on Monday - despite only around 60 declaring in public

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson drops out of Tory leadership race clearing way for Sunak

Boris Johnson admitted he could not unite a warring Tory Party

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The Guardian - UK

Tories willing to cut Rishi Sunak some slack but same tough choices remain

If chosen as PM, Sunak would face a dire inheritance and a narrow window to turn things around

The Guardian - UK

Labour going all out to woo business with ‘prawn cocktail offensive 2.0’

Senior figures holding meetings with leaders of UK’s biggest firms as they strive to be party of government

Tribune News Service

Rishi Sunak gains steam in race to become next UK prime minister

LONDON — Rishi Sunak gained momentum in the race to become U.K. prime minister, securing the public backing of senior Conservative Party lawmakers ahead of an initial leadership vote on Monday and putting pressure on Boris Johnson to declare his hand.

Manchester Evening News

Doctor says 'I'm struggling to live' as Greater Manchester hospital offers FOOD BANK help to staff

'Three days of food, toilet rolls and other personal hygiene items plus nappies and baby wipes are also included'

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson urged to drop comeback bid as he lags ever further behind rival Sunak

‘A guaranteed, nailed-on disaster’: Fears a second premiership would split the Conservatives

The Guardian - UK

Labour should back fair votes for all now

Brief letters: Single transferable vote | Job conversations | A misunderstood teacher | Former footballers | The Liz Truss error

Liverpool Echo

Five things this week that you shouldn't miss

It's shaping up to be a busy old week with the prospect of a new PM and Hallowe'en around the corner

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss spends final weekend partying at Chequers and 'says at least I've been PM'

The shortest-serving PM British history is said to have held two parties this weekend, for ministers and aides, as she prepares to give up the grace and favour Chilterns manor

The Independent UK

Liz Truss holds back-to-back farewell parties at Chequers OLD

Ms Truss survived just 45 days in No 10

The Guardian - UK

From the economy to NHS waiting lists: the most pressing issues facing the next PM

New prime minister will have to make tough decisions on long list of issues in months ahead

Chronicle Live

North East Conservatives MPs split on Rishi Sunak or Boris Johnson for Prime Minister

By Sunday afternoon, four of the 11 Tories in Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside declared support for Sunak, four for Johnson, three were to be confirmed

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