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'Tories want Boris Johnson back as PM because he is the best they can hope for'

Mark Steel says the Conservative Party kicked Boris Johnson out because, under his leadership, they might be reduced to 100 Tory MPs at an election - but now they want him back

Daily Mirror

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

Observers of Britain’s governing structure can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through a succession of prime ministers without holding an election

The Independent UK

SNP 'preparing for general election' as Boris Johnson prepares for Number 10 comeback

Ian Blackford said that it would be "beyond the pale" for the former PM to return in the wake of numerous scandals.

Daily Record

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Why was Boris Johnson on holiday?

Former PM reportedly plotting spectacular return to Downing Street

The Independent UK

SNP preparing for General Election as Boris Johnson jets back to UK

THE SNP is preparing to fight a general election, the party’s Westminster leader said, as he insisted Scots will be “appalled” at the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP preparing for general election as Boris Johnson returns to UK

The former prime minister has flown back to the UK, with many in his party tipping him to return to power after Liz Truss dramatically quit.

The Independent UK

Disgraced Boris Johnson lands in UK as Tories beg him not to stand for Prime Minister

Just three and a half months after he was forced out, the ex-PM landed home from his luxury Dominican Republic beach holiday - as ex-henchman Dominic Raab begged him not to stand

Daily Mirror

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The Adam Price interview: 'We have to tap into the anger and revulsion many people feel to drive support for independence'

Plaid's leader Adam Price on a General Election, what success looks like, independence and his own future

Wales Online

ITV This Morning's Phillip Schofield in sweary posts as he puts himself forward for leadership race

This Morning host Phillip has clearly been keeping up to date with the political fallout during his half-term break

Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak ‘first contender to pass threshold of 100 Tory MPs’ in race to become PM

RISHI Sunak is believed to have become the first Conservative leadership candidate to secure the backing of 100 MPs, shoring up sufficient support…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson returns to UK in bid for rapid political comeback

Boris Johnson returned to Britain from holiday on Saturday to consider an audacious bid for a second term as prime minister in a race that could pit him against his former finance minister whose resignation in July helped drive him out of office.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak ‘first contender to pass threshold of 100 Tory MPs’

Former PM Boris Johnson was lagging behind, as was Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt.

The Independent UK

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 22 October 2022

Well, that was quick. This week Liz Truss resigned. She's left her party, and country, in a shambolic state.

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Rishi Sunak has become the first to gather enough backers to run for UK PM, his supporters say

A candidate needs 100 backers to get on Monday's ballot for the new Conservative Party leader, with Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt trailing the former chancellor.

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Wales Online

Rishi Sunak clears first hurdle in race to be next Prime Minister

Former chancellor ahead of Johnson and Mordaunt, but ex-PM has support among Cabinet heavyweights

Wales Online

Boris Johnson says 'I‘m up for it... we're going to do this’ as he cuts short Caribbean holiday to run for prime minister

Minister says the former PM has 'learned and reflected' during his weeks out of office and knows he needs a 'slicker operation that command of the details'

The Independent UK

‘Up for it’ Boris Johnson flying back from Caribbean to run for prime minister

Having resigned in disgrace just six weeks ago, Mr Johnson was attempting an extraordinary comeback.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson lounges on the beach amid chaos at home and rumours of bid for Downing Street

He is said to be planning a bid for Tory Party leadership

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Boris Johnson pictured in Caribbean beach bar as he 'gains ground' in Prime Minister bid

After a chilled break with wife Carrie in the Domican Republic, the ex-PM told one pal 'we're going to do this - I'm up for it'

ABC News

Who could replace Liz Truss? These are the top contenders to be the third British PM in seven weeks

The UK Conservatives are looking for their fifth prime minister in six years. After the brutal downfall of Liz Truss, it's hard to fathom why anyone would want the job, but these are the frontrunners.

The Independent UK

Give us a general election, say voters on the streets

‘Given the constant upheaval and lack of direction, it should now be up to the public to decide,’ says one

Daily Mirror

Tory leadership election is 'tempting target' for Russian hackers, experts warn

Conservative grassroots activists are due to vote online next week for Liz Truss’s successor - and party elders insist the system is protected

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson tells allies he’s ‘up for’ leadership race as he rushes back to UK

Former PM who quit after a series of scandals vows he is ‘up for it’

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson jets back to UK boasting he's 'up for' PM - but could be out by Christmas

Boris Johnson is flying back from the Caribbean to launch his bid for power - after Penny Mordaunt became the first candidate to throw her hat into the ring and Rishi Sunak reached 100 backers

Wales Online

Boris Johnson texts pal he's 'up for it' ahead of Tory leadership vote

The former PM has been sunning himself in the Caribbean while parliament is in session

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