Sunak, Rishi
The Conservative party's 2019 general election manifesto is set to become a benchmark for Rishi Sunak's new government, with promises of Brexit, NHS spending, tax cuts, and defense spending. Despite three years of significant changes in the UK and the world, the Tories' stance on
Johnson, Boris
Boris Johnson has returned to the UK, sparking divided opinion among Conservative MPs, as he plots a bid to return as Prime Minister. Despite his former allies turning against him, Johnson has secured the support of six Cabinet ministers and at least 50 MPs. His campaign has suffered a blow,
Johnson, Boris
As the leadership election for the Conservative Party begins, Rishi Sunak has emerged as the 11/10 favorite to take the top job, according to bookmakers Betfair. Penny Mordaunt follows closely behind at 7/2, with Ben Wallace at 8/1 and Jeremy Hunt at 9/1. The sudden change
Johnson, Boris
Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership contest to become Britain's next prime minister, succeeding Boris Johnson. The foreign secretary secured the top spot after an eight-week contest, but faces criticism for dodging scrutiny and refusing to detail her economic recovery plans. Truss has vowed to cancel
Johnson, Boris
Liz Truss, 47, has made history by becoming the third woman to hold the position of British prime minister, following in the footsteps of Conservative predecessors Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May. Truss won the Conservative Party leadership contest with 57.4 percent of the vote, overtaking her rival Rishi Sunak,
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Foreign secretary Liz Truss formally launched her bid to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister and Conservative Party leader by pledging to set the economy on an "upward trajectory" by the time of the next general election in 2024. In her campaign launch, Truss emphasized the need for
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Boris Johnson is set to deliver a final speech as prime minister, warning against focusing on short-term solutions to soaring energy prices and emphasizing the need for a shift towards renewable energy. Leadership hopefuls Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have been skeptical about investing in renewables, with Truss opposing solar
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As the UK waits for the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak, to take office on September 5, the country is already facing a daunting economic crisis. The cost of living is a major issue, with inflation and soaring energy bills causing a crushing squeeze on household incomes.
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Foreign secretary Liz Truss formally launched her bid to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister and Conservative Party leader by pledging to set the economy on an "upward trajectory" by the time of the next general election in 2024. In her campaign launch, Truss emphasized the need for
Truss, Liz
Britain's next prime minister, to be elected on September 5, will take office amidst widespread turmoil, including galloping inflation, a war in Ukraine, souring relations with China, and a changing climate. The two candidates, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, are vying for the
Truss, Liz
Foreign secretary Liz Truss formally launched her bid to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister and Conservative Party leader by pledging to set the economy on an "upward trajectory" by the time of the next general election in 2024. At her campaign launch, she acknowledged that times are
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The two candidates vying to become Britain's next prime minister, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have sought to win over the Conservative Party's right-wing base by backing a controversial plan to deport some asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Both candidates have doubled down on policies appealing to the
