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Truss departure opens gates to unsteady race for Tory leadership

The departure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, after six chaotic weeks marked by policy U-turns and growing discontent within her own Conservative Party, spells more uncertainty for the United Kingdom, financial markets and foreign policy. As the contest to succeed Britain's shortest-serving premier begins, the country is seeking a…

Radio France Internationale

Tory hopefuls in dash to win over MPs by Monday as race for No 10 hots up

The sprint to be Britain’s 57th Prime Minister was in full flow on Friday as contenders raced to get crucial early momentum.

Evening Standard

Why did Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Timeline of his biggest scandals as he plots comeback

As former PM appears set to launch a new Tory leadership bid, we look back on the moments that forced him out of Downing Street just months ago

The Independent UK

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Timeline: Key moments in Liz Truss’s 45 days as prime minister

PM has resigned as Tory leader after shortest ever reign in Downing Street

The Independent UK

The Tory leadership race is not just a political battle – it’s religious warfare

The party has reached a stage where purity of faith is valued over sound judgment or evidence, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Next prime minister odds: Who is the favorite to succeed Liz Truss?

Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt appear to be only serious contenders after Boris Johnson aborts bid

The Independent UK

Liz Truss’s biggest gaffes and awkward moments

From Brexit U-turns to forgetting where she is, we bring you the moments Britain’s short-lived leader would probably much rather forget

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Boris Johnson 'tipped to hit 100 backers' in battle with Sunak and Mordaunt for No10

Tory chiefs have fired the starting gun on the second leadership contest in a matter of months after Liz Truss dramatically resigned just six weeks into her premiership

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson urged to stand for Prime Minister by allies as Nottingham readers react

Reports on Friday morning suggest he will get the support of at least 100 Tory MPs needed if he is to make a spectacular comeback.

Nottingham Post

Voters across Britain demand a general election now as they react to Truss resignation

Once again a Conservative Prime Minister has been humiliatingly forced out of office, and once again the public will be denied a say on her replacement

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson preparing campaign to return as Prime Minister, reports The Times

There will be a three horse race for the leadership of the Conservative Party, according to reports

Wales Online

Boris Johnson ponders No 10 comeback following Liz Truss’s exit

Supporters of the former prime minister are urging him to stand again for the Tory crown.

The Independent UK

45 things that lasted longer than Liz Truss did as Prime Minister

Milk, ill advised celebrity marriages and even hairstyles have outlasted the shortest serving PM in British history

Wales Online

British people demand general election NOW after Liz Truss resigns as PM in humiliation

Tory chiefs have announced outgoing PM Liz Truss' replacement will again be selected by party members and not the public, many of whom are still reeling from the last 44 days

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The Independent UK

Could Boris Johnson become prime minister again?

He only left No 10 last month but, it seems, Liz Truss’s downfall has opened the door for a potential comeback

Evening Standard

Tory battle to replace Liz Truss set up for possible Rishi Sunak versus Boris Johnson showdown

An expeditited Tory leadership battle will play out over the next seven days

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss kickstarts leadership race after ending chaotic 45 days as PM

As Labour’s Starmer calls for general election, candidates scrabble to win nominations from at least 100 MPs to join race

The Independent UK

Key dates and times in new Tory leadership race after Liz Truss resigns

Party members across UK will get online vote if two candidates remain after two MPs’ ballots

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The Independent UK

Online membership vote in leadership contest will be secure, says Tory chairman

Sir Jake Berry said ‘all efforts would be made’ to reach members who did not have access to the internet.

The Independent UK

Tories fear party split if Boris Johnson returns following dramatic Liz Truss resignation OLD

Breakneck leadership race to produce new PM by 28 October

The Independent UK

Johnson loyalists call for his return as Truss ends short, chaotic term in No 10

Liz Truss became a quitter, not a fighter as she resigned as Tory leader, with her exit from No 10 due next week.

Manchester Evening News

How will the next Tory party leader be appointed?

Nominations for the next Prime Minister have now opened - and the rules are slightly different to the previous contest

The Guardian - UK

Two ways to ensure a level playing field for carbon-intensive imports

Letters: Charles Secrett on a carbon tax and the climate ecology bill, and Johnny Gowdy on Jacob Rees-Mogg’s apparent conversion to the green cause

Wales Online

The key dates when we'll know who the next Prime Minister will be

Candidates will need at least 100 supporters and there could be an online vote

Daily Mirror

Tory leadership rules announced as battle to succeed Liz Truss begins

Liz Truss was forced to resign as Prime Minister today after an only six-week long stint in Downing Street marred by chaos and bitter infighting

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