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The Observer view on the Conservative leadership campaign

Boris Johnson’s successor, elected by Tory party members, will lack a mandate to govern the country

The Guardian - UK

The SNP ask why Westminster has 'failed Scotland at every turn'

THE SNP depute leader has called for the Tory leadership hopefuls to explain why Westminster has “failed Scotland at every turn”.

The National (Scotland)

Mordaunt ‘manifesto’ says Union could be strengthened by England celebrating Burns Night

THE Union could be strengthened by England taking part in celebrating Burns Night – according to a book co-written by one of the Tory leadership…

The National (Scotland)

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Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch will face off in Sunday’s second debate.

The Independent UK

Tory leadership contest: Where do the candidates stand on key issues?

Examining the positions of Kemi Badenoch, Tom Tugendhat, Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss on the issues of tax, defence, housing, the cost of living and net zero

Wales Online

British prime minister contenders clash over tax cuts in TV debate

The five Conservative contenders still vying to be Britain's next prime minister clashed over tax cuts in a second televised debate on Sunday, with the two frontrunners - Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss - stepping up their battle on the economy.

Reuters

Penny Mordaunt hits back at new claims she supported gender self-identification

Ms Mordaunt was backed by Baroness Williams, who was junior equalities minister at the time.

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Penny Mordaunt hits back at fresh claims she supported gender self-identification

Newspaper publishes details of note from senior civil servant in July 2019 to Ms Mordaunt on self-ID

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak targets scrapping EU laws in fresh pitch to Brexiteers

His latest intervention comes as the remaining five contenders still in the contest are preparing for the second televised debate.

The Independent UK

Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak woos Brexit supporters with vow to fast-track ripping up of EU rules

New polling finds former chancellor is the overwhelming choice of voters in seats Conservatives must retain to keep a grip on power

The Independent UK

Tory candidates challenged to 'come clean' on impact of their tax slashing plans

Frontrunners in the race to replace Boris Johnson are competing for the most outlandish tax slashing promises to woo Tory members

Daily Mirror

Tory leadership race hots up as candidates prepare for second televised debate

A third debate will be held on Tuesday evening ahead of the start of regional hustings from July 22

Evening Standard

Climate chief Alok Sharma warns: I may quit if new PM dumps net zero pledge

The cabinet minister and Cop26 president could resign if the new Tory leader fails to commit to a strong green agenda

The Guardian - UK

PM candidate Penny Mordaunt blasted for taking £20,000 donation from climate sceptics

Penny Mordaunt - one of the frontrunners to replace Boris Johnson - has described climate change as an 'existential threat' but voted against measures aimed at tackling the issue

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak: I’ll deliver tax cuts after getting grip on inflation

Former chancellor says curbing spiralling prices is ‘number one economic priority’

The Independent UK

What is homeopathy?

Penny Mordaunt has been criticised for advocating use of homeopathy on NHS

The Guardian - UK

‘We disagree politically, but she knows how to run things’: Penny Mordaunt’s sudden rise to bookies’ favourite no surprise to Portsmouth locals

Even some of her political opponents back the Portsmouth North MP in the race to succeed Johnson

Daily Mirror

'Liz Truss would fail a lie-detector test as she upholds Boris Johnson's values'

Mark Steel says Liz Truss might ask the Tory leadership candidates to take a lie-detector test, confident she'll fail it quicker than any of the others, proving she'll keep Boris Johnson's legacy going

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Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut

Speaking during a visit to Teesside, where he secured the backing of regional mayor Ben Houchen, Mr Sunak doubled down on his message

The Independent UK

Sunak tells Tory rivals inflation must be beaten before taxes can be cut

The former chancellor said curbing spiralling prices is the ‘number one economic priority’ following clashes in the first TV debate.

The Guardian - UK

Penny Mordaunt defends time in government as rivals step up attacks

Bookmakers’ favourite to replace Johnson as PM accuses other campaigns of running ‘black ops’ briefings against her

The Independent UK

Tory leadership: Penny Mordaunt under fire for support of homeopathy on NHS

Race favourite has repeatedly advocated use of natural substances to help body heal itself despite no evidence they work

The National (Scotland)

Tory MPs mocked for complaints of 'woke bias' in Conservative leadership debate

TORY MPs have been mocked after claiming that the Tory leadership debate shown on Channel 4 was “biased”.

The Independent UK

Tory campaigns slog it out in week that saw temperatures and tensions rise

Analysis: Female activists fear looming ‘avalanche of sexism’

Daily Mirror

Who's funding Tory leadership candidates? Why it's so hard to follow the money

The final two candidates - set to be whittled down from Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat - will be allowed to spend £300,000 on their campaigns - but who is paying for it?

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