Mel Stride throws hat in the ring to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader... with former Home Secretary Priti Patel still expected to launch rival campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mel Stride throws hat in the ring to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader... with former Home Secretary Priti Patel still expected to launch rival campaign

Daily Mail  

Mel Stride has entered the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as the leader of the Conservative Party. The former work and pensions secretary joined James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick in the bid to become the next Leader of the Opposition. It came as former home secretary Dame Priti Patel was last night expected to launch her own campaign. Former work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has joined James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Leader of the Opposition It came as former home secretary Dame Priti Patel was last night expected to launch her own campaign, and is still predicted to do so He told Sky News: 'The reason that I did all those media rounds was that I had the courage and the drive to put my head above the parapet, and to go out and face the fire, because I wanted to save as many Conservative seats as I possibly could.

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Who’s who in the Conservative shadow cabinet
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who’s who in the Conservative shadow cabinet

The Independent  

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Jenrick accepts role of shadow justice secretary in rival Badenoch’s top team
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jenrick accepts role of shadow justice secretary in rival Badenoch’s top team

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage lining up 'high profile' candidate to contest Rishi Sunak's seat if he stands down after Tory leadership contest
5 months ago

Nigel Farage lining up 'high profile' candidate to contest Rishi Sunak's seat if he stands down after Tory leadership contest

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage is lining up a ‘high-profile’ candidate to stand in the by-election which would be called if Rishi Sunak quits the Commons after the Tory leadership contest. Sources close to Mr Sunak said they would be ‘surprised’ if Mr Sunak left the Commons now, but also noted pointedly that the former prime minister had ‘already built up a lot …

Another Tory leader hopeful will be evicted TODAY as MPs vote to narrow the field to three making a bid to replace Rishi Sunak … but who will go?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Another Tory leader hopeful will be evicted TODAY as MPs vote to narrow the field to three making a bid to replace Rishi Sunak … but who will go?

Daily Mail  

The Conservative Party leadership election reaches another crucial moment today when the field is reduced yet again as MPs knock out one more hopeful. One of Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat will be eliminated in a vote by the remaining 121 Tory parliamentarians, reducing the field to three. The race is firmly set up to be …

4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each other
5 months, 2 weeks ago

4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each other

The Independent  

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Conservative leadership election: who is backing whom?
6 months, 1 week ago

Conservative leadership election: who is backing whom?

The Telegraph  

There are 121 Tory MPs in Parliament who have been wooed by the candidates over the past weeks as they try to get the largest number to back them. On Oct 8, Mr Tugendhat joined Dame Priti and Mr Stride after receiving just 20 votes, and the day after they were joined by Mr Cleverly after the former home secretary …

Kemi Badenoch regains momentum in Tory leadership race as Mel Stride eliminated
6 months, 1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch regains momentum in Tory leadership race as Mel Stride eliminated

The Independent  

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4 candidates remain in the race to lead the UK's Conservative Party
6 months, 1 week ago

4 candidates remain in the race to lead the UK's Conservative Party

The Independent  

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Who is Mel Stride?
6 months, 1 week ago

Who is Mel Stride?

The Telegraph  

One of the more low-key members of Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet, Mr Stride became known as the go-to minister for the morning round during the election campaign, earning himself significantly more exposure than some of his rivals. He said that he could be the candidate with “the most appeal to the wider electorate”, bringing together the Conservative Party’s splintering factions to …

Tugendhat: Tories must deliver economic change not ‘shouting at foreigners’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tugendhat: Tories must deliver economic change not ‘shouting at foreigners’

The Independent  

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Who will be the next Tory leader? All the front runners ranked from Robert Jenrick to Kemi Badenoch
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will be the next Tory leader? All the front runners ranked from Robert Jenrick to Kemi Badenoch

The Independent  

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Tugendhat promises ‘Conservative revolution’ as leadership ballot looms
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tugendhat promises ‘Conservative revolution’ as leadership ballot looms

The Independent  

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Watch: Tom Tugendhat promises ‘reset’ as he launches Conservative Party leadership campaign
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Tom Tugendhat promises ‘reset’ as he launches Conservative Party leadership campaign

The Independent  

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James Cleverly is pick of Tory members to be party's next leader - but Tom Tugendhat is better liked among the wider public, polling shows
7 months ago

James Cleverly is pick of Tory members to be party's next leader - but Tom Tugendhat is better liked among the wider public, polling shows

Daily Mail  

James Cleverly is the most popular Tory leadership candidate among party members, a new poll has shown. But a separate YouGov poll for The Times showed that Mr Tugendhat was the most popular Tory leadership candidate among the wider public. James Cleverly is the most popular Tory leadership candidate among party members, a new Techne UK poll has shown But …

Who is in the race to replace Sunak at the top of the Tory party?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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6 UK lawmakers are running to lead the Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

6 UK lawmakers are running to lead the Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat

Associated Press  

LONDON — Six British lawmakers entered the race to lead the defeated Conservative Party by Monday’s deadline, in a contest that will decide whether the opposition party tacks to the right or steers toward the political center. Contenders include former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and lawmaker Tom Tugendhat from the party’s centrist grouping. The Nigeria-raised lawmaker used language reminiscent of …

Tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick join Tory leadership race as James Cleverly leads with MP endorsements - live
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick join Tory leadership race as James Cleverly leads with MP endorsements - live

The Independent  

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Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?

The Independent  

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Mel Stride confirms he is considering leadership bid
8 months ago

Mel Stride confirms he is considering leadership bid

The Telegraph  

Mel Stride has confirmed that he is considering running to succeed Rishi Sunak as leader of the Conservatives. But it’s certainly a possibility.” Care for party and country Asked why he wanted to lead the party, Mr Stride, 62, said: “Well, my main motivation, as I sit here considering this, is that I care about my party and I care …

Who will replace Rishi Sunak as the Tory leader; what is next for him? Explained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will replace Rishi Sunak as the Tory leader; what is next for him? Explained

Live Mint  

Rishi Sunak apologized to the public and gave his last speech at 10 Downing Street after the Conservative Party had a crushing defeat against Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on July 5. Who would be the next Tory leader? Akshata Murty's husband, Sunak, was an "impressive finance minister", but “never fully appeared in control of a divided Conservative party”. But after …

Tory civil war begins: First shots are fired as members bemoan a 'Boris-shaped hole' in the party and demand a candidate to challenge Nigel Farage - with the early runners and riders to replace Rishi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tory civil war begins: First shots are fired as members bemoan a 'Boris-shaped hole' in the party and demand a candidate to challenge Nigel Farage - with the early runners and riders to replace Rishi

Daily Mail  

Tory members have bemoaned of a 'Boris-shaped hole' in the party and are a demanding a candidate to challenge Nigel Farage and succeed Rishi Sunak as the party's leader. Odds on the next Tory leader Kemi Badenoch: 2/1 Tom Tugendhat: 7/2 Priti Patel: 5/1 Suella Braverman: 6/1 Robert Jenrick: 7/1 Jeremy Hunt: 8/1 Nigel Farage: 9/1 James Cleverly: 10/1 Victoria …

Runners and riders: Who will vie to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Tories?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Runners and riders: Who will vie to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Tories?

The Independent  

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General election: Who are the main party leaders and what are their policies?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

General election: Who are the main party leaders and what are their policies?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are widely expected to lose …

Security minister Tom Tugendhat set to run for the Tory leadership if the Conservatives lose the election and Rishi Sunak stands down, sources say
9 months ago

Security minister Tom Tugendhat set to run for the Tory leadership if the Conservatives lose the election and Rishi Sunak stands down, sources say

Daily Mail  

Security Minister Tom Tugendhat is set to run for the Tory leadership if the party loses the election next month and Rishi Sunak stands down, the Mail understands. Mr Tugendhat is just one of a handful of politicians said to be keeping an eye on the top spot as party leader if the Tories lose and Mr Sunak steps down. …

UK General election: Rishi Sunak is boosted by Farage declaring he WON'T be Reform candidate and immigration finally dipping as he kicks off campaign battle with personal attack on Starmer - branding
9 months, 3 weeks ago

UK General election: Rishi Sunak is boosted by Farage declaring he WON'T be Reform candidate and immigration finally dipping as he kicks off campaign battle with personal attack on Starmer - branding

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak received a huge boost on the first day of election campaigning today as Nigel Farage dramatically killed off hopes of a comeback. The PM was in Derbyshire this morning after shocking the country - and his own MPs - by pulling the trigger on a July 4 contest Rumours are swirling about a Nigel Farage comeback today as …

Penny Mordaunt would be best Tory leader, say councillors
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Penny Mordaunt would be best Tory leader, say councillors

The Telegraph  

The research was commissioned by Labour Together, a Left-wing think-tank that is contributing to Labour’s election strategy. Last week, The Telegraph revealed that Ms Mordaunt has made 40 trips to Tory association events across the UK since Mr Sunak became Prime Minister, travelling north to Glasgow, Bolton, the Ribble Valley and Altrincham, and west to Anglesey, Brecon and Somerset, as …

Top Tories turn on 'reckless rebel' Sir Simon Clarke after his brutal broadside against Rishi Sunak as loyalists warn against 'foolish' infighting that could hand power to Keir Starmer
1 year, 1 month ago

Top Tories turn on 'reckless rebel' Sir Simon Clarke after his brutal broadside against Rishi Sunak as loyalists warn against 'foolish' infighting that could hand power to Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

Senior Conservatives backed Rishi Sunak tonight, accusing a former minister of being 'dangerous, reckless and selfish' for calling for the Prime Minister to go. Home Secretary James Cleverly, Dame Priti Patel and Sir David Davis were among those who warned against 'foolish' infighting following the intervention by Sir Simon Clarke. The party and the country are sick and tired of …

Blow for Sunak as Iceland boss donor quits party over ‘flip-flopping’
1 year, 5 months ago

Blow for Sunak as Iceland boss donor quits party over ‘flip-flopping’

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak could DELAY Halloween budget
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak could DELAY Halloween budget

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt today postponed a key financial announcement due to take place on Halloween to give them more time to 'get under the bonnet' of the nation's broken finances. Michael Gove arrived early to help Mr Sunak prepare for his first PMQs Transport Secretary Mark Harper and Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab walk into …

Rishi Sunak puts in loyal backers (and a few surprises)... so who's who in the new PM's Cabinet?
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak puts in loyal backers (and a few surprises)... so who's who in the new PM's Cabinet?

Daily Mail  

DOMINIC RAAB Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Mr Raab's stint on the backbenches following Liz Truss's reshuffle was a brief one, having been rewarded for his loyalty to Rishi Sunak with a return to Government. Conservative MP Dominic Raab arrives for a meeting with newly appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street yesterday Newly appointed Prime Minister …

Rishi Sunak creates history, will be UK's first Indian-origin prime minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak creates history, will be UK's first Indian-origin prime minister

Firstpost  

Sunak had a clear path to victory after his competitors Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson withdrew from the Conservative Party leadership race New Delhi: Rishi Sunak on Monday created history after the ruling Conservative Party picked him as the UK’s next prime minister. Sunak had a clear path to victory after his competitors Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson withdrew from …

Priti Patel and Michael Gove both back Rishi Sunak for PM
2 years, 4 months ago

Priti Patel and Michael Gove both back Rishi Sunak for PM

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak praises Boris Johnson’s leadership after latter bows out of the race
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak praises Boris Johnson’s leadership after latter bows out of the race

Live Mint  

Britain's former Finance Minister and Indian-origin conservative party MP Rishi Sunak praised the leadership of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, praising him for leading the country during tough times including Brexit, COVID vaccine rollout and the war in Ukraine. We will always be grateful to him for that," The Tory leadership race frontrunner also wished Johnson continues to contribute …

Rishi Sunak races ahead of Penny Mordaunt, may become UK PM today | 5 points
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak races ahead of Penny Mordaunt, may become UK PM today | 5 points

India Today  

Indian-origin MP Rishi Sunak looks all set to become the next British Prime Minister as Boris Johnson, who was plotting a dramatic return to power, withdrew from the contest, saying although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. Some of the key Cabinet ministers are throwing their weight …

And then… there were 2: Rishi Sunak frontrunner in race Boris Johnson has quit
2 years, 4 months ago

And then… there were 2: Rishi Sunak frontrunner in race Boris Johnson has quit

Hindustan Times  

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak is now the frontrunner in the Conservative Party's race to replace Liz Truss as prime minister as he garnered public support of over 100 Tory lawmakers while former prime minister Boris Johnson said that he is quitting the race. With this, the Tory party leadership contest is set between Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt. Highly-favoured to win, …

I am standing to be British Prime Minister, says Rishi Sunak
2 years, 4 months ago

I am standing to be British Prime Minister, says Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

Britain’s former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on October 23, 2022 he was standing to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. “That’s why I am standing to be leader of the Conservative Party and your next Prime Minister.” Mr. Sunak was defeated by Ms. Truss in the race to replace Boris Johnson in September after losing an election held by …

Rishi Sunak enters fray for UK PM's post
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak enters fray for UK PM's post

India Today  

Indian-origin MP Rishi Sunak, who claims to have the backing of 100 Conservative party MPs, has officially launched his campaign for the UK prime minister's post on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/BppG9CytAK — Rishi Sunak October 23, 2022 Sunak was defeated by Truss in the race to replace Boris Johnson in September after losing an election held by members of the Conservative party …

Rishi Sunak leads UK PM race even as Boris Johnson plans dramatic return to power | Top points
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak leads UK PM race even as Boris Johnson plans dramatic return to power | Top points

India Today  

Days after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss stepped down after a series of policy U-turns, Cabinet upheavals and an open revolt against her ability to lead a deeply divided Conservative Party, Penny Mordaunt officially launched her leadership bid saying she had been encouraged by support from her colleagues. Mordaunt, the former defence secretary, is among the hardcore pro-Brexit MPs who …

Rishi Sunak wins latest round, edges closer to become next British PM
2 years, 8 months ago

Rishi Sunak wins latest round, edges closer to become next British PM

India Today  

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak won the fourth round of voting with 118 votes and is leading in the race to replace Boris Johnson as British prime minister and leader of the Conservative party. In the fourth round of voting for the Tory leadership held on July 19, Rishi Sunak retained his number 1 position and increased his vote …

Tory leadership: Boost for Rishi Sunak with backing from party’s ‘Mr North’
2 years, 8 months ago

Tory leadership: Boost for Rishi Sunak with backing from party’s ‘Mr North’

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. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has been given a big boost in the Tory …

Who is left in the Tory leadership race? All the MPs in the running
2 years, 8 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 …

Rishi Sunak tops first round of voting in Tory leadership contest
2 years, 8 months ago

Rishi Sunak tops first round of voting in Tory leadership contest

The Hindu  

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak led the field of Conservative MPs bidding to become Britain’s next Prime Minister in the first ballot of Tory lawmakers on Wednesday, as the race narrowed to six with the elimination of two candidates. Mr. Sunak, an early frontrunner who quit as finance minister last week to help trigger outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s downfall, …

Five obstacles before Rishi Sunak in race to British PM post
2 years, 8 months ago

Five obstacles before Rishi Sunak in race to British PM post

India Today  

Rishi Sunak, a British-Indian leader, has emerged as the frontrunner for the post of the leader of the Conservative Party. I briefly explain the process and procedure of the leadership selection of the Conservative Party that would result in the selection of a new prime minister, and then explain the major obstacles in the way of Rishi Sunak, the principal …

Grant Shapps pulls out of Tory leadership race and backs Rishi Sunak
2 years, 8 months ago

Grant Shapps pulls out of Tory leadership race and backs Rishi Sunak

The Independent  

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From Rishi Sunak to Penny Mordaunt, UK PM Race Expands to Nine With Early Focus on Tax
2 years, 8 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 …

Rishi Sunak maintains lead in race to become next U.K. PM; nine candidates in fray
2 years, 8 months ago

Rishi Sunak maintains lead in race to become next U.K. PM; nine candidates in fray

The Hindu  

British Indian former Cabinet minister Rishi Sunak maintained his lead as the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and next U.K. Prime Minister widened on July 10 with a total of nine candidates in the fray, with Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt emerging as an early second favourite. “If I become Prime Minister, I will protect women’s rights …

Former U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson
2 years, 8 months ago

Former U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson

The Hindu  

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday he was running to replace Boris Johnson after he announced the previous day he would stand down as Prime Minister. That's why I'm standing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and your prime minister," Mr. Sunak said in a campaign video released on Twitter. #Ready4Rishi Sign up 👉 …

Race for new Tory leader gathering pace in U.K.
2 years, 8 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 …

UK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to be new Conservative leader
2 years, 8 months ago

UK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to be new Conservative leader

Al Jazeera  

Former UK finance minister announces bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said he will step down. British former finance minister Rishi Sunak has announced he is running to replace Boris Johnson, three days after helping to launch the cascade of resignations that brought the prime minister down. Johnson announced on Thursday that he would stand down as prime …

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