The race is on: Contenders vie to become next British PM
5 years, 7 months ago

The race is on: Contenders vie to become next British PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement that she will leave 10 Downing Street has set off a fierce competition to succeed her as Conservative Party leader — and as the next prime minister. ___ BORIS JOHNSON The former foreign secretary has made no secret of his desire to take the top job when May departs. ___ MICHAEL GOVE Environment Secretary Michael Gove tried and failed to become party leader after he played an important role in the campaign to take Britain out of the European Union. The 51-year-old Gove has been loyal to the prime minister, backing her Brexit policies even as former colleagues denounced May’s withdrawal deal.

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Who is in the race to replace Sunak at the top of the Tory party?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is in the race to replace Sunak at the top of the Tory party?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – Kemi Badenoch The bookmakers’ favourite said an “incoherent” set of policies were to …

How will the race for the UK’s next prime minister unfold?
2 years, 2 months ago

How will the race for the UK’s next prime minister unfold?

Al Jazeera  

The ruling Conservative Party is expected to select the new prime minister by October 28 following Truss’s resignation. The race to succeed Prime Minister Liz Truss is under way, with several senior Conservatives mulling bids to become the party’s next leader. “And I think that there would be people, indeed like myself, who would find ourselves in the awful position …

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

NPR  

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is …

Who is left in the Tory leadership race? All the MPs in the running
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is left in the Tory leadership race? All the MPs in the running

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. All the Tory MPs still in the contest Rishi Sunak open image in gallery Former …

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
2 years, 6 months ago

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division. She said voters “are fed up with us not delivering, they are fed up with unfulfilled promises …

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 6 months ago

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Eight politicians are vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. These are the contenders who have secured support from at least 20 Conservative lawmakers to progress to Wednesday’s run-off votes: ___ RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 42, is the best-known of the party’s potential leaders and a favorite of …

From Rishi Sunak to Penny Mordaunt, UK PM Race Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax
2 years, 6 months ago

From Rishi Sunak to Penny Mordaunt, UK PM Race Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax

News 18  

Former UK defence secretary Penny Mordaunt on Sunday became the ninth Conservative MP to launch a bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the already fractious race promptly focused on tax. Mordaunt, 49, an ex-navy reservist who has also held several senior ministerial roles, is not among the frontrunners to succeed Johnson in recent polls of Tory party members …

Race for new Tory leader gathering pace in U.K.
2 years, 6 months ago

Race for new Tory leader gathering pace in U.K.

The Hindu  

A field of Conservative candidates seeking to replace departing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson began to take shape on Friday, even as some party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished leader out of office before his replacement is elected over the summer. Mr. Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday — a dizzying about-face after months of insisting he would stay …

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM
2 years, 6 months ago

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM

The Independent  

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race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation
2 years, 6 months ago

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation

The Hindu  

Britain’s Labour party on Friday threatened a bid to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of Downing Street immediately, following his resignation in the face of a cabinet uprising. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said the main opposition party aimed to trigger a vote of no confidence in parliament if the Tories do not get rid of Mr. Johnson immediately. …

Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — The race to become Britain’s next leader has been dominated by Brexit, but disrupted by domestic drama and Donald Trump. May’s announcement triggered a leadership contest in which a 10-strong field of contenders was whittled down by Conservative lawmakers to two: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson, his predecessor in that job. Institute for Government researcher Tim …

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM
5 years, 6 months ago

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Members of Britain’s Conservative Party have started receiving their postal ballots in the contest to choose the country’s next prime minister, but concerns emerged Saturday that some people have been sent more than one voting paper. About 160,000 members of the governing party are choosing Britain’s next leader, in a country of 64 million people. The party said …

Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Candidates seeking to beat Boris Johnson and become Britain’s next prime minister accused the Brexit-backing front runner of trying to avoid scrutiny after he refused to take part in a televised debate alongside his five rivals Sunday. “Where is Boris?” Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt asked as he and four other contenders for Conservative Party leader faced questions about …

What happens in the run-off between the final Tory candidates?
5 years, 7 months ago

What happens in the run-off between the final Tory candidates?

The Independent  

In 2005, a fresh-faced 39-year-old David Cameron emerged victorious as the results of the Conservatives’ leadership contest were read out by the chairman of the 1922 Committee Sir Michael Spicer at the Royal Academy of Arts. He fended off competition to become the new Tory leader from David Davis by more than two to one – attracting 134,446 votes to …

UK leader race down to 6 contenders, Boris Johnson in front
5 years, 7 months ago

UK leader race down to 6 contenders, Boris Johnson in front

Associated Press  

LONDON — One of seven contenders to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May quit the Conservative Party leadership race on Friday, as front-runner Boris Johnson was accused by rivals of trying to dodge media scrutiny. Hancock said he had run as the “candidate of the future” but found that “the party, understandably, is focused very much on the here and …

How the Tories choose a new leader - and UK prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

How the Tories choose a new leader - and UK prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party is holding a contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, who stepped down from the party helm last week after failing to deliver Brexit. Ten candidates wanted to follow May as party leader and into the prime minister’s office. Here’s a look at the first round and how the contest will unfold: THURSDAY, JUNE 13: …

Who are the UK Tories in the race to be prime minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Who are the UK Tories in the race to be prime minister?

Associated Press  

LONDON — And then there were seven. The contest to be Britain’s next prime minister lost three of its 10 declared candidates Thursday, as Boris Johnson took a commanding lead in first-round voting by Conservative Party legislators. Here’s who is in the running: — BORIS JOHNSON, 54: The former London mayor and British foreign secretary is finally within touching distance …

Boris Johnson launches campaign to be Britain's next PM; MPs move to stop former foreign secretary from delivering 'no deal' Brexit
5 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson launches campaign to be Britain's next PM; MPs move to stop former foreign secretary from delivering 'no deal' Brexit

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson launches his campaign Wednesday to replace Theresa May as Britain’s next leader, as lawmakers moved to stop him and other hardliners from delivering a ’no deal’ Brexit. London: Boris Johnson launches his campaign on Wednesday to replace Theresa May as Britain’s next leader, as lawmakers moved to stop him and other hardliners from delivering a “no deal” Brexit. …

Boris Johnson builds momentum in UK Conservative race
5 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson builds momentum in UK Conservative race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson solidified his front-runner status in the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday, gaining backing from leading pro-Brexit lawmakers. Brexit-backing ex-party leader Iain Duncan Smith wrote in Tuesday’s Daily Telegraph that Johnson “is the most likely to deliver on the requirement to leave the EU” by that date. Even though he’s the favorite, he …

Tory leadership candidates: Ten contenders officially enter race to be next prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

Tory leadership candidates: Ten contenders officially enter race to be next prime minister

The Independent  

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Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Luke McGee is a senior producer for CNN based in London. After nearly three years of failing to deliver Brexit, May realized her number was up the day after last month’s EU elections, in which Conservative voters flocked to the hardline, anti-EU Brexit Party, led by Nigel Farage. May’s negotiators spent the best part of two years in …

Michael Gove enters Conservative race to succeed Theresa May
5 years, 7 months ago

Michael Gove enters Conservative race to succeed Theresa May

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Environment Secretary Michael Gove on Sunday became the eighth lawmaker to enter the race to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May, as other contenders staked out uncompromising positions on Brexit. Gove said Sunday that “I can confirm that I will be putting my name forward to be prime minister of this country” when May steps down as Conservative …

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?
5 years, 7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?

ABC  

Theresa May has announced she will step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7, paving the way for a leadership contest to determine who will steer Britain through its eventual exit from the European Union. Key points: The race is on for the UK prime ministership after Theresa May announced her resignation The decision came after the Prime Minister's …

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM
5 years, 7 months ago

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May ended her failed three-year quest to lead Britain out of the European Union on Friday, announcing that she will step down as Conservative Party leader June 7 and triggering a contest to choose a new prime minister who will try to complete Brexit. She said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had great respect for May and …

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lawmakers in Britain’s Conservative Party have been fighting like rats in a sack over the party leadership for some time, but now that Prime Minister Theresa May has formally announced that she will step down as party leader on June 7, everyone can stop pretending and just get on with it. Statista Some members of Parliament believe …

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May has joined the ranks of Conservative prime ministers whose time in office has been overwhelmed — and cut short — by the issue of Europe. Heath and the Conservatives were voted out of office a year later after an economic crisis, and his passionate pro-European stance weighed against him when Margaret Thatcher challenged him for the …

UK’s May delays Brexit bill, faces showdown on resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

UK’s May delays Brexit bill, faces showdown on resignation

Associated Press  

LONDON — Increasingly isolated, Prime Minister Theresa May backed down Thursday from plans to seek Parliament’s support for a Brexit bill already rejected by much of her Conservative Party, as expectations rose that she would cave in to demands that she resign and let a new leader try to complete the U.K.'s stalled withdrawal from the European Union. With her …

Theresa May under pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May under pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits

ABC  

Prime Minister Theresa May's Government is under mounting pressure after a new Brexit gambit backfired and prominent Brexit supporter Andrea Leadsom resigned, fuelling calls for the beleaguered leader to quit. Key points: Andrea Leadsom is one of more than 30 Cabinet ministers to resign from Theresa May's Government It comes one day ahead of EU parliamentary elections and Mrs May's …

Boris Johnson wants to replace Theresa May as UK Prime Minister
5 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson wants to replace Theresa May as UK Prime Minister

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson, former London mayor and ardent critic of Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, has thrown his hat into the ring to replace the British Prime Minister, announcing he will run for leadership of the Conservative Party when she steps down. Widely expected to run for the Conservative leadership in the aftermath of the 2016 Brexit referendum, Johnson …

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May is set to join the ranks of Conservative prime ministers whose time in office has been overwhelmed — and cut short — by the issue of Europe. All of Heath’s Conservative successors in 10 Downing Street — Margaret Thatcher, John Major and David Cameron — have been swamped by Europe. “Throughout my adult lifetime, every Conservative …

No-confidence vote: the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May
6 years, 1 month ago

No-confidence vote: the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May is relying on her fellow Conservative Members of Parliament to back her during Wednesday’s no-confidence vote, but her battle to retain the leadership of the Tory party will be weighed against a host of potential suitors. The 54-year-old called the Prime Minister’s proposed Brexit deal “a legal lobster pot in which we …

The Latest: UK’s May fills Brexit-related Cabinet vacancies
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: UK’s May fills Brexit-related Cabinet vacancies

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on the Brexit negotiations : 4:40 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May has filled two vacancies in her Cabinet left by ministers who quit over Brexit. ___ 3:45 p.m. A leading lobby group for British business says the Brexit deal that Prime Minister Theresa May has negotiated with the European Union represents “hard-won progress.” In a …

Theresa May: A resilient politician facing a tough fight
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May: A resilient politician facing a tough fight

Associated Press  

LONDON — As Cabinet ministers quit and lawmakers demanded her resignation, cricket-loving British Prime Minister Theresa May summoned the spirit of one of her sports heroes. In politics, those qualities are often considered weaknesses, but they may turn out to be assets as Britain’s prime minister fights for her political life and the future of the Brexit deal she has …

UK’s May names new Brexit secretary amid crisis over deal
6 years, 2 months ago

UK’s May names new Brexit secretary amid crisis over deal

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a new Brexit secretary amid a political chaos triggered by multiple resignations over a draft deal on leaving the European Union. May’s spokesman on Friday said Stephen Barclay, a junior health minister who voted to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum, will be the new Brexit Secretary. The spokesman said May …

May, maybe not: Brexit row sparks resignations
6 years, 2 months ago

May, maybe not: Brexit row sparks resignations

Hindustan Times  

The future of Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister was in doubt on Thursday after a draft Brexit agreement finalised after months of fractious talks with Brussels triggered a series of resignations and a growing challenge to her leadership. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls The agreement got tenuous backing from May’s cabinet after a marathon session on Wednesday, but cracks emerged with the …

Who could replace Theresa May?
6 years, 2 months ago

Who could replace Theresa May?

Daily Mail  

Theresa May won her Tory confidence vote after promising not to lead the party into the 2022 general election. The former foreign secretary is violently opposed to Theresa May's Chequers plan and a leading voice demanding a Canada-style trade deal. Newly installed as Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab is trying to negotiate Theresa May's Brexit deal Sajid Javid - 5/1 How …

Under siege: UK leader tries to solve her Brexit conundrum
6 years, 3 months ago

Under siege: UK leader tries to solve her Brexit conundrum

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s governing Conservative Party is at war — with itself. Flamboyant former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who quit the government in July, on Friday called May’s plan “a moral and intellectual humiliation” for Britain. Johnson plans to pile pressure on May at a conference rally Tuesday — one of several meetings by Brexit enthusiasts designed to force the …

Brexit vote: Theresa May survives latest challenge
6 years, 5 months ago

Brexit vote: Theresa May survives latest challenge

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government narrowly survived the latest Brexit challenge Tuesday after winning a crucial parliamentary vote. Video Ad Feedback Resignations create chaos for Theresa May 02:40 - Source: CNN The dispute has exposed the deep divisions in May’s party and could yet lead to significant challenges to her authority. Earlier this month two of …

Theresa May is running out of options on Brexit
6 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May is running out of options on Brexit

CNN  

London CNN — How long can she stagger on? Call for a new vote May is reeling from a string of resignations, and now the highest-ranking Tory yet – former Cabinet minister Justine Greening – has implored the government to put country before party and hold a second referendum on Brexit. Writing in The Times of London, Greening called May’s …

Boris Johnson quits as UK’s May faces mounting Brexit crisis
6 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson quits as UK’s May faces mounting Brexit crisis

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in her heels Monday after the resignation of two top government ministers over Brexit negotiations whipped up a storm that threatened to topple her fragile minority government Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quit with a resignation letter accusing May of flying “white flags” of surrender in negotiations with the European Union. Davis resigned …

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