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Members of the public react to Johnson's resignation.
Boris Johnson resigned as Tory leader but delivered a broadside at the “eccentric” decision by Cabinet colleagues and MPs to force him out. The Prime Minister intends to remain in office until his successor is elected, a process which...
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Liz Truss 'determined' to see through plans amid calls for her resignation
Asked whether she should resign at a Downing Street press conference, Prime Minister Liz Truss said: “I am absolutely determined to see through what I have promised.”
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UK Prime Minister defends not attending Cop27
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends not attending the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt, Sharm El-Sheikh. The Prime Minister made the comments during a visit to a south London hospital on Friday.
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Rishi Sunak full interview on visit to London hospital
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media during a visit to a south London hospital on Friday. Sunak commented on the NHS, Cop27 and Suella Braverman during the interview.
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Politics daily briefing: October 21
A look at the key figures and quotes as the country prepares itself for its third prime minister of 2022 after the resignation of Liz Truss.
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Cabinet meets in Downing Street as PM battles for authority
Members of the Cabinet meet in Downing Street as Prime Minister Liz Truss battles for authority. Arrivals include Robert Buckland, Kit Malthouse, Suella Braverman, Penny Mordaunt, Nadhim Zahawi, Simon Clarke, Kemi Badenoch, Jacob...
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Lizz Truss appointed as Prime Minister by the Queen
Liz Truss has made the 1,000-mile round-trip to Scotland see the head of state to be appointed Prime Minister at Balmoral. The outgoing PM, Boris Johnson, had previously met with the Queen to hand in his formal resignation.
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Daily politics briefing: October 9
All the latest political developments in the UK as Cabinet ministers have urged colleagues to rally behind Liz Truss as the PM battles to steady the Tory ship following a week blighted by infighting.
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Insulate Britain protesters block traffic in Parliament Square
Protesters from Insulate Britain blocked off several lanes of traffic at Parliament Square ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions. Around 30 activists ran on to the road, just past the gated entry to the Houses of Parliament, at 11.39am –...
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UK's Sunak Calls for Stability and Unity
Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces a "profound economic challenge" as he prepares to take power after emerging victorious in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister. He spoke in London Monday morning shortly after Penny Mordaunt...
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You need to pay nurses, patient tells Sunak during hospital visit
Rishi Sunak was confronted by a patient about nurses’ pay, during a visit to a hospital in Croydon. Catherine Poole, a 77-year-old patient who is recovering from surgery, gave the Prime Minister a short lecture when he arrived for a chat...
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Nicola Sturgeon warns Tories will 'unleash austerity' on Scotland
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the Conservative leadership race as a "horror show" and warned the Government would "unleash another wave of austerity" on Scotland. Speaking before the announcement that Rishi Sunak had...
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Daily politics briefing: October 5
All the latest political developments in the UK as the Conservative Party conference enters its final day.
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Angela Rayner says Rishi Sunak's premiership is a 'continuation' of Tory problems
Labour's deputy leader said Rishi Sunak's premiership represented a 'continuation' of the problems faced by the Government after a turbulent few weeks under Liz Truss. Angela Rayner said the Conservatives could not "just keep doling out...
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Rishi Sunak meets Conservative party members at St John's Wood Synagogue
Rishi Sunak meets Conservative party members at St John's Wood Synagogue, north London, as part of the campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party and the next prime minister.
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Daily politics briefing: August 24
A look at the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak promises to do more to oppose Scottish nationalism.
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Nicola Sturgeon is an ‘attention seeker’ best ignored, claims Liz Truss
Liz Truss has claimed it is best to ignore “attention seeker” Nicola Sturgeon. The Conservative Party leadership candidate criticised Scotland’s First Minister before ruling out a second independence referendum.
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'The whole Conservative Party' needs to go - Sir Ed Davey
On Liz Truss becoming the next prime minister, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the “whole Conservative Party needs to go”. Speaking to PA news agency, Sir Ed said Ms Truss did not outline a plan to tackle the energy crisis...
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Boris Johnson - full interview at Surrey orthopaedic centre
Full interview with the Prime Minister during a visit to South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Surrey.
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Labour Supporters Against Ed Miliband in Blantyre
Labour Supporters Against Ed Miliband in Blantyre