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Economists and Conservative opponents say proposals would blow hole in public finances

The leadership race gained momentum over the weekend, with opening gambits coming thick and fast from candidates across almost every wing of the party.

The newly-appointed Chancellor argued Britons must be trusted ‘to do what is best for themselves’ as he launched his campaign for the top job.

Who could replace Boris Johnson as Britain's prime minister? Below is a summary of those who have announced they want the job and others who could be in the frame after Johnson announced on Thursday he was resigning.

Bookmakers have installed a handful of pacesetters in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.

It took dozens of Conservative MPs to resign to force the PM’s hand, but what’s next for his party or the country?

As Boris Johnson resigns from his role as PM and takes Dilyn the dog with him, we look back at the memorable moments of Downing Street pets - from cat fights to romantic urges and secret fishy snacks

Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, expected to be by October’s Conservative Party conference.

Boris Johnson, the now outgoing prime minister of the United Kingdom, had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idol Winston Churchill and be remembered as a leader of consequence. He aspired to greatness and desired to stay in office longer than the 11 years enjoyed by Conservative icon…