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The UK government has faced criticism over its plans to scale back the Northern Powerhouse Rail project and potentially scrap the Sizewell C nuclear plant, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seek to find savings ahead of the autumn budget. Business secretary Grant Shapps hinted that the
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
Sunak, Rishi
Rishi Sunak, a former finance minister and current Conservative Party leader, has become the United Kingdom's third prime minister in less than two months, succeeding Liz Truss who resigned after just six weeks in office. Sunak's emergence comes at a time when the country is grappling
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
Truss, Liz
Liz Truss's victory in the Tory leadership contest has been met with a mix of reactions, from congratulations to warnings of impending challenges. The Foreign Secretary won the contest with 57% of the vote, narrowly surpassing Rishi Sunak. Her first speech as Prime Minister highlighted her focus on
Truss, Liz
As Liz Truss prepares to take office as the UK's next prime minister, she has promised a "bold plan" to cut taxes, deal with the energy crisis, and deliver a Tory victory in 2024. With a comfortable 81,326 vote lead over Rishi Sunak, Truss will
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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Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer criticized the Conservative Party leadership contenders for proposing climate policies that are "stupidest and most dangerous". The contenders, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have suggested boosting fossil fuel projects and limiting renewable energy. Truss vowed to ramp up fossil fuel extraction, give fracking
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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As the UK Prime Minister's leadership contest reaches a critical juncture, candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are under scrutiny for their stances on women's issues. A recent survey by YouGov found that 60% of Conservative party members intend to vote for Truss, while 26% support
