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Inflation, recession fears and tax cuts: any new UK chancellor faces an unenviable in-tray

The flood of ministerial resignations from UK prime minister Boris Johnson’s government in recent days started with Rishi Sunak’s resignation as UK chancellor of the exchequer on July 5 2022, alongside health secretary Sajid Javid’s. His resignation letter cited differences of opinion over the economy, saying that a “low-tax, high-growth…

The Conversation

Town's main swimming pool forced to close to public due to 'shortage of chlorine'

Public swimming sessions at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury have been stopped until further notice

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson announcement: What time is outgoing Prime Minister’s speech today?

Boris Johnson is to resign as Tory leader on Thursday afternoon after mass ministerial resignations and withdrawal of support from MPs made his position “untenable”.

Evening Standard

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Boris Johnson is resigning. What now? Our panel’s verdict

As the PM finally agrees to go, our panellists discuss how his succession will play out and the legacy he has left

The Guardian - UK

Londoner’s Diary: Sajid Javid mulls leadership bid to avert ‘catastrophe’

In today’s Diary: Javid’s CPS speech / Bad wallpaper news for the PM / Piers Morgan’s piglet / Anne-Marie urges more school meals for kids

Evening Standard

How fitting that the Boris Johnson I know went down in a blazing shoot-out

There was something film noirish about Boris Johnson’s position. The film noir hero, usually played by Robert Mitchum or Fred MacMurray, is often a man of apprehension and talent, not, as is usually supposed, an illiterate mug. He knows from the beginning that his actions are self-destructive and will lead…

Evening Standard

Cruel bullies kept woman a prisoner in her own room for being 'too beautiful'

Natasha Hemmings, 26, was targeted by jealous students who even threw food at her door

Liverpool Echo

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Who owns Larry the Cat – and what happens to Downing Street's Chief Mouser now?

All sorts of creatures lurk down Downing Street, but one that everybody loves is Larry the Cat. As Liz Truss has announced her resignation, the fate of the nation’s favourite feline hangs in the balance

Daily Mirror

Brandon Lewis "shamefully placated the DUP", says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

Ms O'Neill was also critical of Mr Lewis over his proposed bill for dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past

Belfast Live

Boris Johnson to appoint new ministers as Tory concerns grow over ‘caretaker’ government

PM to announce resignation in statement to nation - but remain in office until a new Tory leader is elected

The Independent UK

ITV This Morning's 'Boris Johnson leaving party' leaves fans taken aback

Fans were confused moments into today's show as the Prime Minister prepares to announce his resignation

Liverpool Echo

Boris Johnson replacement: Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt top odds in wide-open race for No 10

Several senior MPs quietly began planning possible leadership bid campaigns some weeks ago

Evening Standard

ITV This Morning fans say 'what the' as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield look completely different

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as well as a number of their crew have ditched the ITV studio

Manchester Evening News

Martin Lewis 'apologises' as thousands call on him to become chancellor

Boris Johnson will today step down from his role as Prime Minister after over 50 50 MPs resigned from government or party roles and now people are calling on Martin Lewis to replace one of them.

Edinburgh Live

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Reuters

UK Conservatives call for 'toxic' PM Johnson to be replaced immediately

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be replaced immediately rather than be allowed to remain as a caretaker leader until his successor is found, several Conservative members of parliament said on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Dominic Cummings wants Boris Johnson marched out of No10 by police as Tories demand he goes today

Boris Johnson is expected to announce his resignation imminently but a row is developing over whether he stays on as caretaker Prime Minister

Evening Standard

What is a ‘lame duck’ prime minister? Boris Johnson to remain until autumn

A new Tory leader is set to be in place by the party conference in October.

The Independent UK

What is a caretaker prime minister? Could Boris Johnson stay on until autumn?

PM expected to stay on as caretaker until new Tory leader announced – but critics calling for someone else to step into role

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Reuters

UK defence minister Wallace front-runner to lead Conservatives: poll

British defence minister Ben Wallace was the favourite among Conservative party members to be the next party leader, the results of a YouGov poll showed on Thursday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson was expected to resign.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson resigns: the rise and fall of a maverick sunk by sleaze and scandal

He was elected in a landslide, got Brexit done and led the vaccine rollout, but accusations of impropriety – and his myriad weaknesses – proved his undoing. By Joe Murphy

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's feud with Piers Morgan - from hiding in fridge to pig on live TV

It all started when Boris Johnson hid in a fridge to avoid an interview with Piers Morgan on GMB - and it's culminated in the outspoken presenter holding a 'greased up piglet'

The Independent UK

What is the Queen’s role in the appointment of a new prime minister?

The appointment of a prime minister is ‘one of the few remaining personal prerogatives of the Sovereign’.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's dog fails - from leg humping to photoshoot with taxpayers' cash

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign today after being hit with a flurry of resignations this morning - with his new Chancellor telling him to do the right thing

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson may remain Prime Minister for 3 more months - with summer of 'carnage'

Boris Johnson reportedly wants to remain in post for several months while a leadership contest unfolds, but he would face serious opposition within his party if he decides to do so

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory MP reveals 'shame' over 'defending the indefensible' for doomed PM

A SCOTTISH Tory MP has admitted he had to “defend the indefensible” by backing Boris Johnson.

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