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Five signs that Liz Truss could hold snap General Election

PMs who ascend to office between general elections are often egotistically keen to secure a personal mandate

Wales Online

Is the UK heading into an election? Five signs to look out for in the first few weeks under Prime Minister Liz Truss

Prime ministers who ascend to office between general elections are often egotistically keen to secure a personal mandate rather than relying on the achievements of their predecessors. Naturally, then, many are now wondering if newly installed Prime Minister Liz Truss will call a general election.

The Conversation

Boris Johnson 'may give honours to his own father and a Putin-linked Tory donor'

A KNIGHTHOOD for his own father and a gong for a Putin-linked Tory donor could be on the honours list put forward by Boris Johnson as a customary…

The National (Scotland)

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Queen’s relationship with her Prime Ministers - and when they broke protocol

Her first Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent will be Liz Truss, the 15th figure she has welcomed to the role

Daily Mirror

Johnson expected to appoint allies to Lords in resignation honours list

The departing prime minister’s customary award of peerages is likely to provoke controversy.

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

The options for Liz Truss to help your energy bills – and how likely they are

Britain's next Prime Minister has said she will announce cost of living help this week, but after attacking 'handouts' and 'Gordon Brown economics', what does she have in the locker?

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Congratulations to our new PM — and good luck with the in-tray from hell

Political leadership at the highest level is largely beyond the control of the leader. The long campaign, by which the members of the Conservative Party chose the new prime minister on behalf of all of us, came to its conclusion today. The campaign has been dominated by the least important…

Evening Standard

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Independent UK

All the options Liz Truss has to help your energy bills - and how likely each will be

Liz Truss is likely to be the next Prime Minister - and has said she'll announce cost of living help this week. But after she attacked 'handouts' and 'Gordon Brown economics', what does she have left in the locker?

Daily Mirror

Shortest serving prime ministers: How Liz Truss compares to her predecessors

She announced on October 20 that she would be stepping down following a revolt within the Tory party.

Evening Standard

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Independent UK

'Does anyone really want to be in charge this winter with the cost of living crisis?'

Keir Mudie says there's a school of thought that if Ms Truss can sweep in and put up a credible solution to the energy crisis (even if it’s only nicking Labour’s policy) then she’ll be off to a flyer

Daily Mirror

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM: How it compares to his predecessors

He has outlasted eight other people who have served as prime minister since 1900.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson tops poll of post-war PMs thought to have done a bad job

He came fourth in the list of prime ministers thought to have done a good job.

The Independent UK

From Churchill to Johnson: Queen to meet 15th prime minister at Balmoral

The monarch will meet the new Conservative Party leader next week.

Evening Standard

The public wants an early general election – here’s 75 reasons it won’t get one

“Vote Blair, Get Brown“. That was the slogan adopted by sections of the media and even the Tories for a period in the run-up to the 2005 general election.

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The Guardian - UK

Bold action needed now on energy bills, says Alistair Darling

Chancellor during 2008 banking collapse says ‘fiddling around with small measures’ will not be enough

Daily Record

Andy Burnham says Hillsborough heckling made him fall out of love with Westminster

The Liverpool-born mayor of Manchester was culture secretary in Gordon Brown’s government when fans interrupted his speech at Anfield in 2009.

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss 'considering nuclear VAT cut' to combat cost of living crisis

The Treasury is set to suggest plans which are modelled on Gordon Brown's response to the 2008 financial crisis to help households across the country battle against rising energy bills

The Guardian - UK

Ex-BBC executive says he was blocked from board due to ‘Labour background’

James Purnell, a minister under Gordon Brown, says corporation feared his appointment would anger Boris Johnson’s government

Daily Mirror

All the times Liz Truss attacked 'handouts' as whopping energy bills rise confirmed

Households face ballooning energy costs this winter after Ofgem confirmed the price cap on gas and electricity bills would rise to £3,549 a year for Brits on default tariffs

The Guardian - UK

Think it’s all over? Think again – if Truss wins, she will have to call an election

The politician tipped to be the next Tory leader will not be an illegitimate prime minister. But she will be a weak one, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Zahawi faces shortest chancellorship since 1970 – and may be glad of it

The ex-vaccines minister appears to be the equivalent of a caretaker football manager, with Kwarteng waiting in the wings

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