How well did the Tory leadership candidates do in the second TV debate? Analysis: the candidates’ pitches are evolving but the ITV debate was not enough to move the dial The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022
The biggest talking points as Tory leadership candidates clash in TV debate THE five remaining candidates in the Tory leadership election race went head-to-head once again in a debate on ITV on Sunday The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022
Tory leadership contest descends into an on-air slanging match All the candidates ran a mile from Boris Johnson's toxic legacy as they tore strips of each other and the Conservative government's record in office. Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022
All five Tory leadership candidates REFUSE to give millions of Brits a 5% pay rise The five Tory leadership candidates snubbed even a below-inflation pay rise as they tore furious strips off each other in an ITV debate - where Liz Truss accused Rishi Sunak of causing a recession Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
Brutal moment NONE of Tory leadership candidates say they'd put Boris Johnson in Cabinet The remaining five Tory leadership candidates were clashing tonight in an ITV debate after they took swipes at each other over Brexit, tax cuts and trans rights Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
Tory leadership candidates on European Convention on Human Rights as two rule out leaving Tom Tugendhat and Penny Mordaunt have both ruled out leaving the European Convention on Human Rights - drawn up after the Second World War. But other Tory leadership candidates are harder to pin down Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
Tory contest shows government levelling up agenda is dead, Lisa Nandy to say Shadow minister to say PM hopefuls are vying ‘for the mantle of Margaret Thatcher, promising tax cuts for the wealthy’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022
Rishi Sunak vows to review one EU law an hour as Tory tries to talk tough on Brexit The Tory leadership contender tried to get back on the front foot, saying he'd task a new Brexit department to review 2,400 laws and come up with initial recommendations for "each" of them in 100 days Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
Tory leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat promises gigantic HS2 expansion live on TV It was not immediately clear if Tom Tugendhat's promise to expand the HS2 track all the way to Scotland - when currently it will end in the East Midlands and Manchester - was a slip of the tongue Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
Candidates for UK Leader Seek to Woo Right Wing before Vote The candidates to become the next British prime minister burnished their right-wing credentials Sunday, as they looked to remain in the race to succeed Boris Johnson. Many of the five remaining hopefuls highlighted issues linked to Brexit and immigration as they attempted to woo fellow Conservative lawmakers ahead of a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 17, 2022
Brexiteer Penny Mordaunt says she would never allow indyref2 TORY leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt has said the question of Scottish independence is "settled" and she would never allow another… The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022
Penny Mordaunt pledges cost of living help this Autumn - but won't tell you what it is The leadership frontrunner is refusing to say what cost of living help she will announce this Autumn, but wants Tory members to make her the next Prime Minister Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
Tom Tugendhat calls deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda ‘a totem’ but would let plan go ahead Tory leadership contender wants Navy ships in Mediterranean to ‘close down roots’ of trafficking – but says hardline policy should be given ‘a bit more time’ The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022
Penny Mordaunt attacks 'toxic smears' against her in Tory leadership contest The frontrunner blasted the Conservative leadership election for descending into 'toxic politics' - two minutes after defending a misleading claim she made during the Brexit vote Daily Mirror · Jul 17, 2022
The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022 Voters believe Rishi Sunak will make good PM, UK opinion poll finds LONDON: Almost half of the voters for the UK's governing Conservative Party believe Rishi Sunak will make a good Prime Minister, according to the results of a new opinion poll on Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022 Penny Mordaunt pledges to create ‘millions of green jobs’ if elected Tory leader Exclusive: Conservative leadership candidate sets out her views on climate change and the environment
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022 Your guide to the Tory leadership candidates – and whether they’ll have opposition politicians quivering The five remaining contenders in the race to No 10 have made their fair share of gaffes – but who will win?
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022 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 Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022 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.
Wales Online · Jul 17, 2022 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
Reuters · Jul 17, 2022 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 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
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2022 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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022 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 Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Rishi Sunak: I’ll deliver tax cuts after getting grip on inflation Former chancellor says curbing spiralling prices is ‘number one economic priority’