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The Latest Breaking News from Rishi Sunak

Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way.

The Independent UK

Economic ‘chop and change’ is damaging investment, warn MPs

The Commons Treasury Committee warned of the lack of ‘long-termism’ in Government policymaking.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak would run economy ‘like Margaret Thatcher’ and ‘cut taxes responsibly’

Former chancellor has set out his economic vision as detractors accuse his camp of ‘dirty tricks’

The Independent UK

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Common sense Thatcherism needed for UK economy, says Sunak

The former chancellor told the Telegraph newspaper that his economic vision amounted to ‘common sense Thatcherism’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Secretary not declaring support for candidate in Tory leadership race

Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack will not be revealing his support for a candidate in the race to succeed Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

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

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Bitter split in Tory right may bolster leadership chances of Penny Mordaunt

Brexiter trade minister stands to benefit from having friends across party as right wing falls into disarray

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)

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

Tory MPs to begin voting in leadership election as ‘dirty tricks’ row erupts

Jeremy Hunt denied speculation that Sunak's campaign engineered MPs’ votes to help him clear the first hurdle of the contest

Evening Standard

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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Wales Online

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.…

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

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Daily Record

Eight Tory MPs make it onto ballot for leadership contest to replace Boris Johnson

The backing of 20 Tory MPs was needed in order to get into the next round of the contest.

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.

Daily Mirror

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.

The National (Scotland)

Here's who made it through to the next round of the Tory leadership contest

There were 11 contenders to take over as Prime Minister when the campaign kicked off - but that list has been swiftly cut down

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

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson blocks opposition no confidence vote set to take place tomorrow

The Opposition planned to table the motion today, with a vote following tomorrow - after it emerged the Prime Minister planned to cling onto leadership until September 5.

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’

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