The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

Social media savvy ‘human hand grenade’ seen as continuity candidate and currently ahead of Rishi Sunak thanks to questionable tax promises and neo-Thatcherite branding

Richmond MP struggling to convince fellow Tories, many of whom resent his role in Boris Johnson’s ousting, that he is the right man to lead economic revival and unite the party

Truss has made ‘mockery’ of office, say Lib Dems – pointing to two bilateral calls in 46 days

Rishi Sunak also insisted he would ‘always support’ a Conservative government despite his strident attacks on his rival’s tax-cutting policies.

Contest outsider rows back on controversial anti-lockdown comments after fierce criticism

The former Chancellor, who looks increasingly like to miss out despite being the most popular candidate among MPs, has branded Liz Truss's spending plans a moral failure that could send millions into destitution - but today clarified he'd put these qualms aside in order to support the party

Facebook Q&A, Mr Sunak admitted that he was not a ‘massive karaoke fan’, but if pushed he would choose the 1990s hit

Government intervention, crucial during Covid, is just as vital now, as energy prices soar and living standards plummet, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

Tory leadership contender accused of spouting ‘dangerous nonsense’ and attempting to rewrite history