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Backlash over Ashfield MP Lee Anderson's new promotion in PM reshuffle

The MP has been appointed as the new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party.

Nottingham Post

Rishi Sunak refuses to apologise for Liz Truss chaos after she said she has no regrets

At an unusually non-confrontational PMQs, the Prime Minister was challenged over Liz Truss's remarks, when SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn asked him to apologise for the damage she caused

Daily Mirror

Scratch the surface and you will see the whole Tory party is on manoeuvres

The campaign has begun. The candidates are jostling for position and occasionally trading blows. It’s a tough fight that could turn nasty.

Evening Standard

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Hands admits May’s elections will be ‘difficult’ for Sunak’s Tories

Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands said his focus was on preparing the party for the next general election.

The Independent UK

Lee Anderson timeline as former Conservative Party deputy chairman becomes first Reform UK MP

From Tory deputy chairman to the first MP for Reform UK - we chart the political life of Lee Anderson

Evening Standard

New UK Conservative Party chairman predicts difficult local elections

The new chairman of Britain's Conservative Party on Wednesday predicted a difficult set of local elections for the governing party in May but said it was building its campaign for a subsequent national election.

Reuters

Tory email hints at date for next general election after Rishi Sunak's surprise reshuffle

An email aimed at introducing new Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands - who will take charge of the Tory election campaign - appears to have revealed when we'll be going to the polls

Daily Mirror

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MP who said food bank users ‘cannot budget’ appointed deputy Tory chairman

Lee Anderson, the MP for Ashfield, will be deputy to Greg Hands.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak reshuffle: One-time Jeremy Corbyn supporter named deputy Tory chairman

Mr Anderson has previously courted controversy with outspoken comments onthose who rely on food banks

Evening Standard

Nottinghamshire MP Lee Anderson appointed Conservative Party's new deputy chairman

It comes as party of a cabinet reshuffle

Nottingham Post

New Culture Secretary urged to strengthen proposals for independent regulator

A White Paper had originally been understood to be ready for publication on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

UK leader Sunak shakes up govt to focus on business, energy

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has shaken up his government in a bid to assert control amid ethics scandals and sniping from Conservative Party colleagues

The Independent UK

Who is Greg Hands? Polyglot former banker takes top role at Conservative HQ

Greg Hands, MP for Chelsea and Fulham, will take over the role as Conservative Party chairman as Rishi Sunak begins the first reshuffle of his…

The National (Scotland)

Sunak set for mini-reshuffle to replace Zahawi

The Prime Minister is widely expected to announce Nadhim Zahawi’s replacement as Conservative Party chairman.

The Independent UK

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Why are MPs questioning the BBC chair on Boris Johnson’s finances?

Questions over the ex-prime minister’s personal finances are set to come to the fore once again, writes Sean O’Grady

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss admits cutting 45p tax rate was ‘perhaps a bridge too far’

Former PM insists, however, that it is unfair to blame actions she took in office for rising mortgage rates

Evening Standard

If the Tories listen to the siren voice of 49-day Liz Truss they will be sunk

When a party falls to pieces, look out for the phase in which it starts to blame the world for its own flaws. In a 4,000-word essay in The Daily Telegraph that would have been funnier but no less absurd if it had been written by Lewis Carroll, the 49-day…

The Independent UK

Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd

The former home secretary said she feels ‘abandoned by the party as far as those of us who can see the truth about Brexit is concerned’.

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The Independent UK

It wasn’t me: Ex-UK PM Truss blames 'system' for her failure

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss says her failure wasn’t her fault

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK’s Shortest-Serving PM Liz Truss Blames Economic ‘Orthodoxy’ for Downfall

Former British prime minister Liz Truss blamed on Sunday the economic "orthodoxy" in the country's finance ministry, other nations and in parts of the governing Conservative Party for derailing her premiership and "plan for growth". Truss's tenure was cut short last year after her largely unfunded mini budget and tax…

Reuters

UK's shortest-serving PM Liz Truss blames economic 'orthodoxy' for downfall

Daily Mirror

Inside billionaire Tory treasurer's cosy dinners to link wealthy VIPs with ministers

The super rich were given privileged access to senior ministers at undeclared dinner parties arranged by the billionaire hired as chief Tory treasurer by Rishi Sunak

Reuters

Canada withdraws proposed measures banning certain rifles, shotguns

Canada has withdrawn proposed amendments to gun legislation that would have banned certain types of rifles and shotguns, the government said on Friday, after opponents alleged the prohibitions unfairly targeted farmers and hunters.

Daily Mirror

Opponents hit out as rape tweet row Tory escapes punishment despite comments

Councillor Shaun Slator remains suspended from the Conservative Party amid an investigation following his web post about an alleged rape last month

Daily Mirror

Tory election chief's own firm admits Britain's 'economic misery made worse' by ministers

Millionaire banker Stephen Massey has taken over the running of the Conservative Party's local election campaign. His City firm warned Britain is facing 'insipid growth' under this government

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