This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton BBC political reporter Boris Johnson is “clearly” still going to stand to be prime minister, after holding talks with his rival Rishi Sunak, one of his supporters has said. Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg told
Month: October 2022
Reuters By Jasmine Andersson BBC News Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have held talks as they edge closer to the deadline for nominations in the contest to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. Two separate sources told the BBC the meeting took place, but neither camp has disclosed what they discussed. Rishi Sunak continues to
Reuters By Henri Astier BBC Air strikes have hit critical infrastructure in central and western Ukraine, as Russia continues to target the country’s energy grid. Sites to the south and west of Kyiv have been struck and power cuts have been reported across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the “massive attack” but said most
PA Media By Sam Hancock BBC News Rishi Sunak is close to reaching the 100 MP nominations needed to enter the race to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister. The ex-chancellor has 93 endorsements from Tory MPs so far, though a campaign source said he had already reached 100. Former leader Boris Johnson,
Reuters Penny Mordaunt has become the first Conservative MP to say they will run to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. The Commons leader said she was standing to “unite our country” and win the next general election. Rishi Sunak is also thought to be a likely candidate, and has got the most public nominations
Getty Images By Marie Jackson BBC News A fast-tracked contest to find the next Tory leader and prime minister has kicked off after Liz Truss dramatically resigned as PM, barely six weeks into the job. Hopefuls need the backing of 100 MPs by Monday, with her successor likely to be announced by Friday at the
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after 45 days in office marked by turmoil, triggering the second Tory leadership election in four months. Ms Truss said her successor would be elected
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News A chaotic day in Parliament has left Liz Truss’s survival even more uncertain after the sudden resignation of her home secretary and angry scenes during a fracking vote in the
EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News One of the prime minister’s most senior advisers has been suspended, the BBC understands. Jason Stein, a special adviser to Liz Truss, is to face a formal investigation by the Propriety and Ethics Team, which is responsible for standards across government. It follows some anger from Conservative
Image Source/Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent The rate at which prices rose in September is due to be revealed as a survey for the BBC uncovers growing concern about the squeeze on finances. Some 85% of those asked are now worried about the rising cost of living, up from 69% in
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis & Nick Eardley BBC Politics This is not the time to be changing leader, Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has argued, as he defended the prime minister. Suggestions that there is a candidate to
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason, political editor & Paul Seddon, political reporter BBC News Liz Truss has insisted she will lead the Tories into the next general election, despite U-turns leaving her battling to salvage her authority. The PM
PA Media By Daniel Thomas Business reporter, BBC News A scheme to cap all household energy bills for two years will be cut from April, the new chancellor has said. Jeremy Hunt said the support – which limits a typical household bill to £2,500 – would be reviewed so it cost “significantly less than planned”.
By Harry Low BBC News Hundreds of Met Police officers have been getting away with breaking the law and misconduct, a damning report has found. Baroness Louise Casey found many claims of sexual misconduct, misogyny, racism and homophobia were badly mishandled. One serving officer had 11 misconduct notices for allegations involving assault, sexual harassment and
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Jeremy Hunt has appealed to Tory MPs to get behind Liz Truss, as she battles to restore credibility with backbenchers. A series of damaging U-turns over her tax-cutting plans has led some
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Alex Binley & Elsa Maishman BBC News A major fire has broken out at Iran’s notorious Evin prison, known for housing political prisoners, journalists and foreign nationals. Videos shared online show flames and smoke at the