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Conservatives call for end of Boris Johnson’s premiership
Cabinet ministers, MPs and former Tory politicians have issued a slew of criticisms against the Prime Minister.
By Meg Hill
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It is time for Boris Johnson to go, says Tory ex-Cabinet minister Lord Frost
Mr Johnson faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership following the resignations of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid.
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Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations
Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor on Tuesday, alongside Sajid Javid who resigned as health secretary.
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Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year
The animations are based on an idiosyncratic selection from famous paintings in the National Gallery and the Holburne Museum.
By Mike Bedigan
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What the papers say – July 6
Government turmoil dominates the front pages on Wednesday.
By Pa Reporter
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Curtis and AJ Pritchard surprise staff and patients to celebrate birthday of NHS
The brothers visited the London Ambulance Service and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as part of the nationwide fundraiser the NHS Big Tea.
By Mike Bedigan
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No deals with SNP before or after election – Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour leader said there would be ‘no alliance’ with the SNP under any circumstances.
By Neil Pooran
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Junior members of the Government who have quit over Boris Johnson’s leadership
A series of parliamentary private secretaries, and even the Solicitor General, also handed in their resignations on Tuesday night.
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Irish premier due to arrive in Kyiv for series of engagements
The State visit comes two weeks after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Micheal Martin to visit Ukraine.
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New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi made his mark as vaccines minister
Mr Zahawi was born in Baghdad to Kurdish parents and his family came to the UK when he was nine years old.
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Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role
Michelle Donelan will take up the role following a move by Nadhim Zahawi to Number 11.
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Kate Garraway thanks fans after finding husband’s lost medical kit
Kate Garraway reunited with husband’s vital medical kit after fan’s intervention
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Javid and Sunak’s resignation letters in full
The resignations heap further pressure on the PM.
By Pa
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Keir Starmer says government is collapsing after resignations
Labour leader says Cabinet have been ‘complicit’ in ‘this sorry saga’ as he calls for more resignations
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Boris Johnson’s leadership in peril as Sunak and Javid quit
The twin Cabinet resignations came as the PM struggled to contain the fallout from the Chris Pincher row.
By David Hughes
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Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership
Conservative grievances with the Prime Minister kicked off with his handling of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.
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Tory Party vice-chairman quits live on air
Bim Afolami said he could no longer support the Prime Minister after his handling of the row over Chris Pincher.
By Josh Payne
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Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
He played down the scale of the crisis within the party, suggesting that ‘losing chancellors is something that happens’.
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Rapper Aitch launches free travel scheme to help young fans attend summer events
The Manchester-born rapper created the scheme to ensure young fans do not miss out on experiences due to rising living and transport costs.
By Naomi Clarke
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How the Conservatives and Boris Johnson are faring in the opinion polls
A year ago the Tories were eight points ahead – now they are six points behind.
By Ian Jones
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‘End might be nigh’ for Boris Johnson, says Nicola Sturgeon
The Scottish First Minister said “the end might be nigh” for Boris Johnson’s time in Downing Street.
By Dan Barker
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Sir Keir Starmer backs general election calls after ministerial resignations
The Labour leader also suggested a change of government would help to address the ‘big issues’ like the cost-of-living crisis.
By David Lynch
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Urine tests to track fertility ‘can improve pregnancy chances’
Timing sex during the fertile window boosts the chances of conception, a study says.
By Jane Kirby
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77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to go under the hammer for the first time
This will be the first time a Gorgosaurus dinosaur skeleton has been offered at auction.
By Naomi Clarke
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Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM: Nearly level with Chamberlain but behind May
Mr Johnson has already outrun Gordon Brown.
By Ian Jones
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Rishi Sunak quits as chancellor in blow to Prime Minister
The chancellor resigned shortly after 6pm on Tuesday evening, shortly after Health Secretary Sajid Javid.
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Boris Johnson apologises for handling of the Chris Pincher row
Mr Pincher quit as deputy chief whip last week over allegations he groped two men at a private members’ club
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Camilla reveals she is an ‘avid viewer’ of Crimewatch
The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales toured the BBC’s new Welsh headquarters in Cardiff.
By Tony Jones
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All the cancelled BA flights in July from London Heathrow and Gatwick
The airline has cancelled hundreds of flights in July
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Why are petrol prices rising? What’s the cost, and will it reduce?
Petrol and diesel prices are on the increase: here’s why
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Petrol prices: How can I reduce my fuel costs?
There are a number of ways drivers can reduce their fuel bills amid record pump prices
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Nick Kyrgios to appear in Australian court over common assault charge
The 27-year-old, who is through to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, is listed to appear in Australia Capital Territory Magistrates’ Court on August 2.
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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Victim tells of foster mother’s cruelty and lies
Stewart Wilson said he was physically abused and told lies about his real family.
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Six in court charged over track invasion at F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Protesters stormed the fastest point of the Northamptonshire track, before sitting down during the opening lap of Sunday’s race.
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Johnson apologises for handling of Pincher row as he faces Tory backlash
The Prime Minister said it was a mistake to keep Chris Pincher in government after being told of allegations against him in 2019.
By David Hughes
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Flats may not be searched for ‘significant’ time after explosion
One person has died and a number of people remain unaccounted for after Monday’s blast and fire at the block of 20 flats in Redwood Grove, Bedford.
By Sam Russell
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Irish premier due to travel to Kyiv
Details of the trip emerged after the Taoiseach did not appear in parliament for Leaders’ Questions.
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Arrests made in ‘biggest ever’ operation to tackle Channel people-smuggling
Dozens of raids are also taking place in Germany, France and the Netherlands as part of a joint operation with Europol and Eurojust.
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Government looking at size of armed forces, says Ben Wallace
The Defence Secretary faced questions on his department’s budget when he faced the Defence Committee.