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Rishi Sunak accused of risking UK ‘recession’ as Tory rivals target leadership frontrunner

Former chancellor under fire from both wings of Tory party, after securing most nominations in backbiting leadership race

The Independent UK

Deadlines, dropouts and ‘dark arts’: frenzied start to Tory leadership race

Candidates jostle for position as contest begins in earnest, with some hoovering up support and others floundering

The Guardian - UK

Leading LGBT organisations tell Tory hopefuls to 'call off the culture war'

TORY leadership contenders have been told to “call off the culture war” amid concerns that transgender people are being used as a wedge issue in…

The National (Scotland)

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Diverse list of contenders raises prospect of first non-white British PM

The list of contenders in the running to be the next UK prime minister is notably diverse – the result of years of work to promote ethnic minority talent within the conservative party. But would a black or Asian prime minister be a leap forward for racial equality in the…

France 24

I was ready for Rishi but he wasn’t ready for me

I was invited to Sunak’s leadership campaign launch. Then I wasn’t. Surely someone who wants to lead our country can’t be scared of a little gentle mockery?

The Guardian - UK

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 organising the leadership contest said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Tory leadership: All the MPs still in the race to replace Boris Johnson as leader - OLD

Contest to succeed prime minister described by one Conservative politician as the ‘wacky races’

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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

Wide-open race for Tory leadership lays bare party divisions

The eight candidates who got through to the first round come from across the party, with Rishi Sunak the early favourite

The Guardian - UK

Eight candidates left in Tory leadership race as Sajid Javid knocked out

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt have secured most backers ahead of first ballot on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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

8 Tory leadership candidates nominated to replace Boris Johnson - but Javid knocked out

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak was first over the line as he strengthened his chances of going into the final round.

Daily Mirror

'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

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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’

The Independent UK

Tory leadership: What are the candidates’ voting records? From Brexit to LGBT rights

While most have voted in line with the Tory whip we look at what the remaining candidates have supported and opposed

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.

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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The Independent UK

10 contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

A crowded field of contenders is vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative leader and British prime minister

Wales Online

The richest candidates vying to be the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister

There are some extremely wealthy people calling on Tory MPs and members to make them the next leader

The Guardian - UK

There is nothing funnier or more terrifying than the Tory leadership candidates

In the running is a motley crew of extremists, fools and people who would sell your grandma for a chance at power – or deport her, says Frances Ryan

The Independent UK

Sunak and Truss win split Cabinet backing, as Patel rules out bid for No 10

Tory MPs were racing to win the support of their colleagues before the deadline for nominations to progress in the leadership battle.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch refuses to enter ‘tax bidding war’ in Tory leadership bid

The former equalities minister launched her bid to become the next Tory leader at an office venue in Westminster on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Priti Patel will not run in Tory leadership race to replace Boris Johnson

The Home Secretary said: “I will not be putting my name forward for the ballot of MPs.”

Daily Record

Priti Patel rules out running for Tory leadership to replace Boris Johnson

A total of 10 Conservative MPs are now vying to replace Boris Johnson as party leader.

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