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Airports crisis made worse by UK government inaction - industry boss

The aviation industry is suffering major disruption as a surge in demand for travel coincides with staffing issues

Wales Online

Government inaction contributed to airports crisis – industry boss

The aviation industry is suffering major disruption as a surge in demand for travel coincides with staffing issues.

The Independent UK

Runners and riders – the full list of Tories fighting to replace Johnson as PM

There are now 11 candidates in the running for the top job as the Tory leadership race picks up momentum.

The Independent UK

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Foreign minister Truss joins 11-strong UK leader race

London (AFP) - UK foreign minister Liz Truss on Sunday joined the race to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister and leader of the ruling Conservative party, as the fractious contest focused on tax.

AFP

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss enters crowded race to become Tory leader

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has launched her bid to become the leader of the Tory party as she pledges to cut the controversial hike to National…

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss declares leadership bid with pledge to reverse national insurance hike

Other contenders include former health secretaries Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt, ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak, his successor Nadhim Zahawi, and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

Wales Online

Liz Truss declares leadership bid with pledge to reverse tax hike

The senior Cabinet minister promised to ‘start cutting taxes from day one’ to help with the cost of living.

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Rogues Gallery: The Tory MPs vying to be PM and their scandal hit-careers

As Boris Johnson is on his way out the door, presiding over numerous scandals, we look at how his potentially successors have been dogged by scandals

The National (Scotland)

Tory leadership race: who’s still standing, what are they promising and who’s backing them?

And then there were two: members to decide between Truss and Sunak as Penny Mordaunt eliminated

The Guardian - UK

Tory leadership candidates trade blows as ‘anti Rishi memo’ emerges

The race to replace Boris Johnson in Downing Street turned nasty as Nadhim Zahawi hit out at “smears” over his finances and a memo criticizing Rishi Sunak emerged.

Evening Standard

‘Culture war’ issues: Tory leadership hopefuls weigh up benefits of engaging

Analysis: battles over issues such as statues and trans rights have become more prominent under Johnson’s leadership

The Guardian - UK

UK Conservative candidates throw hats in ring to replace Johnson

At least 11 candidates have announced they will vie to be party’s new leader and prime minister after Johnson resigns.

Al Jazeera

Jeremy Hunt to appoint Esther McVey as deputy PM if he becomes leader

Esther McVey said the pair “are not soulmates” but she will back Jeremy Hunt

Evening Standard

Conservative leadership candidates: What are their policies, beliefs and ideas?

Ten Conservatives have so far put themselves forward for the party’s top job.

The Independent UK

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Penny Mordaunt accused of ‘throwing trans people under the bus’ after hitting back at critics

MP explained what she believes makes someone ‘biologically’ a woman in Twitter thread - but now faces criticism from all sides

The Independent UK

Voters more interested in ‘bread and butter issues’ than trans debate – Shapps

A number of Tory leadership hopefuls have outlined their stance on LGBT issues.

The Independent UK

Tory leadership hopefuls speak candidly about defending PM from scandal

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claimed one of the Prime Minister’s flaws was that he was “almost too loyal”.

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps comments on Andrea Jenkyns swearing at crowd

Tory leadership hopeful Grant Shapps has spoken out after a newly-appointed education minister swore at a crowd outside Downing Street.

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Daily Mirror

Bitter Tory economy row with nine PM contenders split over tax cuts - what each will do

There are mounting fears that the cost-of-living crisis could tip the UK into recession, as defined by two quarters in a row of falling output, as rocketing inflation sees households and businesses rein in spending...

The Guardian - UK

Penny Mordaunt edits leadership campaign video after complaints

Paralympian Jonnie Peacock had publicly asked to be removed from video, which also originally featured Oscar Pistorius

AFP

UK Tory leader race expands to nine, with early focus on tax

London (AFP) - 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.

The Independent UK

Penny Mordaunt joins Tory leadership fray as candidates pledge tax cuts

Nine Conservatives have so far put themselves forward for the party’s top job.

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt to pick Esther McVey as deputy PM if he becomes Tory leader

Former foreign and health secretary attempts to broaden his appeal through alliance with McVey

Daily Record

Penny Mordaunt launches bid as nine candidates now confirmed in Tory leadership race

The Portsmouth North MP and international trade minister announced her bid for the leadership on Sunday morning following Boris Johnson's resignation earlier this week.

Reuters

Candidates jostle to replace UK PM Johnson in packed race

The contest to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gathered pace on Sunday as five more candidates declared their intention to run, with many pledging lower taxes and a clean start from Johnson's scandal-ridden premiership.

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