Eight in race for No. 10
The number of contenders will be whittled down to two through more rounds of secret ballot, before British parliamentarians break up for
Sunak now bookmakers’ favourite
Previously, the favourite in a poll of Conservative party members, who will ultimately determine the choice, was Ben Wallace, presently defence secretary.
Race for top job widens
For a traditionally low-tax favouring Conservative Party, the focus of the race is expected to be on the candidates’ plans to cut
‘Boris to be kicked out of Downing Street’
Major strongly feels it would be “unwise” to permit Johnson a three-month run as caretaker Prime Minister…reports Asian Lite News In an
Finally Boris quits, will be PM till October
Ministers Helen Whately, Damian Hinds, George Freeman, Guy Opperman, Chris Philp, and James Cartlidge have also stepped down…reports Asian Lite News Following
Boris faces growing pressure to resign
Meanwhile, the 1922 committee of Tory backbenchers has decided not to change the rules to allow a second confidence vote against Johnson…reports
2 more UK ministers resign in fresh blow to Boris
The resignations have added to the pressure on the Prime Minister following the departure of his health and finance ministers…reports Asian Lite
Ex-top official targets Johnson’s office
Newspapers have since reported he had faced several previous allegations of sexual misconduct. Pincher, who has been suspended by the Conservative Party,
BIG BLOW FOR BORIS
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit expressing their loss of confidence in PM’s leadership amidst a spate of scandals…reports
Boris to host New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern
The UK and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in February following a similar deal with Australia in late 2021…reports Asian
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