Former soldier Tom Tugendhat has become the first Tory MP to confirm he will contest to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. The chairman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, who has never served in government, said he would offer the party a “fresh start” after Mr Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Mr Tugendhat said: “I am putting together a broad coalition of colleagues that will bring new energy and ideas to government and finally bridge the Brexit divide that has dominated our recent history. “I have served in the past – in the army and now in Parliament. Now I hope to answer the call once again as prime minister. It’s time for a clean start. It’s time for renewal.” The Tonbridge and Malling MP’s revelation of intentions comes after the PA news agency reported that former health secretary Sajid Javid and transport secretary Grant Shapps were also considering entering the leadership race. The schedule for the leadership race will be announced next week.
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Editor’s letter: Boris Johnson believes he has the right to decide when to leave office – but does he?
It’s hard to back Sir John Major’s judgment that Boris Johnson’s plan to remain prime minister until the autumn is unsustainable, writes our political editor Andrew Woodcock. Contrary to Johnson’s claim in recent days, he does not owe his position as Prime Minister to a “mandate” from the 14 million people who voted Tory in 2019. Those votes were for individual MPs, part of whose job as representatives of their voters in parliament is to choose a prime minister. Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 05:17 1657252849
Tory MPs to have final say on Boris Johnson’s replacement – here’s what they think
All of Britain will be watching as the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister begins, but only the 200,000-strong Conservative Party turnout has the ultimate say in who will be next to lead the country, writes my colleague Liam James. Mr Johnson was the third Tory leader to be crowned by members since they were given a say in the matter in the 2000s – previously it was up to the party’s MPs alone. But while all the details about the MPs are in the public record, relatively little is known about the larger Tory electorate.
Tory MPs will have the final say on the new prime minister, here’s what they think
Meet the small but powerful electorate that holds Britain’s future in its hands… again Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 05:00 1657252039
There is no clear front-runner in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister
The starting gun has fired in the race to replace Boris Johnson at No 10, but there is no clear champion. Johnson will remain prime minister until a successor is in place, which is expected to be until the Conservative Party conference in October. Here are some of the possible contenders to be the new Tory leader, in alphabetical order:
There is no clear front-runner in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister
Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, which is expected to be by the Conservative Party conference in October. Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 4:47 am 1657245600
ICYMI: Minister resumes work day after resigning in protest
Conservative MP Will Quince has agreed to return to his old job as children’s minister just a day after he resigned in protest at Boris Johnson’s defense of the Chris Pincher scandal: Read the full story here from Adam Forrest
Will Quince returns as minister 24 hours after resigning in protest
The minister resigned after being given “inaccurate” assurances about the position by Prime Minister Chris Pincher Lamiat Sabin 8 July 2022 03:00 1657242000
Biden: US will continue ‘close cooperation’ with UK
The United States will continue its “close partnership” with the United Kingdom in the wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation, President Joe Biden said. In a brief statement, Mr. Biden did not mention Mr. Johnson by name or refer to his resignation. But he said his government would continue to work with the UK government along with other allies and partners. Joe Biden and Boris Johnson at the recent G7 summit in Germany (Stephan Rousseau/PA) “The United Kingdom and the United States are our closest friends and allies, and the special relationship between our people remains strong and enduring,” Biden said in the statement broadcast by the ABC network. “I look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the UK Government, as well as our allies and partners around the world, on a range of important priorities. “This includes maintaining a strong and unified approach to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s brutal war against their democracy and holding Russia accountable for its actions.” Lamiat Sabin July 8, 2022 02:00 1657239300
Tory MPs at Spectator party are silent on Boris Johnson
Several MPs attending the Spectator’s summer party on Thursday night declined to comment on Boris Johnson’s resignation as prime minister. Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, Education Secretary James Cleverly, former secretary Michael Gove – who was sacked by Johnson on Wednesday – and Cop26 chairman Alok Sharma ignored reporters when asked who could be the next Conservative leader and what they thought for the prime minister. Johnson’s sister, journalist Rachel Johnson, also declined to comment as she left the party. Lamiat Sabin 8 July 2022 01:15 1657236600
Matt Hancock says he will not bid to become Prime Minister
Former health secretary Matt Hancock has said he will not stand in the Conservative leadership election. He was speaking outside the Spectator magazine summer party, where he stepped out to meet his partner Gina Coladangelo before returning. At the party, he said Boris Johnson was “of course” the right person to lead the country in the coming months. He told reporters: “No, I’m not going to stand, but I care deeply that he is someone who will deliver for people and really make sure that the Conservative Party is there to get us through the tough times.” Lamiat Sabin 8 July 2022 00:30 1657233959
What could Boris Johnson do next?
Boris Johnson’s resignation has sparked questions about where his career will go as he awaits the election of a new Tory leader to replace him as prime minister. But in the unlikely event that he runs out of ideas for his next moves, he can take some inspiration from the post-Downing Street careers of his predecessors. You can see my collection of what former prime ministers have been up to since leaving Downing Street here:
What could Boris Johnson do next? How do former prime ministers spend their time now?
Boris Johnson can take inspiration from his predecessors Lamiat Sabin7 July 2022 23:45 1657231301
Images: Prime Minister supported by family and allies after resignation
Images from behind the scenes at Downing Street show Boris Johnson surrounded by his family and supporters shortly after announcing his resignation to the public. (Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) Cabinet ministers Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries were among those to welcome the prime minister back to No 10 after he finished his speech at a lectern outside – while protesters in Whitehall booed. (Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) The photos show Johnson hugging his wife Carrie, who has their daughter Romy strapped in her front carrycot, and him hugging their son Wilfred – who has inherited his father’s tousled blonde hair. (Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) Lamiat Sabin7 July 2022 23:01 1657229405
Boris Johnson should remain Prime Minister until the autumn, says Dr Liam Fox
Former cabinet minister Dr Liam Fox has said Boris Johnson should be able to stay in his post until his successor is announced. Mr Johnson, when he announced his resignation on Thursday, said he should be able to remain prime minister for the next several months. Boris Johnson and Dr Liam Fox (AFP via Getty Images) Yesterday, Dr Fox – who served in government as international trade secretary until July 2019 – said Johnson should stand down and that he “no longer had confidence” in him as a leader. Asked if Mr Johnson should stay until the autumn, Dr Fox said: “Yes, I think the precedent is there, David Cameron stayed until his successor is elected, Theresa May stayed until her successor is elected. “So the precedent is clear and I think it would be a big mistake to change that.” Asked who he was supporting, Dr Fox replied: “Let’s see who the front runners are.” He added: “We should have a leader who believes in Brexit, believes in the transatlantic alliance, believes in free trade and believes in free markets. They used to call it conservatism.” Lamiat Sabin7 July 2022 22:30
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Former soldier Tom Tugendhat has become the first Tory MP to confirm he will contest to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. The chairman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, who has never served in government, said he would offer the party a “fresh start” after Mr Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Mr Tugendhat said: “I am putting together a broad coalition of colleagues that will bring new energy and ideas to government and finally bridge the Brexit divide that has dominated our recent history. “I have served in the past – in the army and now in Parliament. Now I hope to answer the call once again as prime minister. It’s time for a clean start. It’s time for renewal.” The Tonbridge and Malling MP’s revelation of intentions comes after the PA news agency reported that former health secretary Sajid Javid and transport secretary Grant Shapps were also considering entering the leadership race. The schedule for the leadership race will be announced next week.
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Ukrainians ‘very worried’ after Johnson’s resignation
A Ukrainian politician said people in Ukraine are “worried” after Boris Johnson resigned as the Tory leadership on Thursday. The deputy head of the Holos party, Inna Sovsun, told the PA news agency: “In Ukraine people are very worried. “I understand that there are different assessments of Boris Johnson himself and people see him very differently, but we in Ukraine, now, look at different Western politicians from only one perspective: the level of support for Ukraine.” “We can’t afford to discuss anything other than that. And in this respect, Boris Johnson has been, of course, a great friend of Ukraine.” “He was really giving support, political support, for the country. He was very honest, he was always on the side of Ukraine.” We are very concerned if this UK Government policy will continue. Inna Sovsun, vice president of the Holos Party “We are very concerned if this policy of the British government will continue.” The UK has provided weapons and training to Ukraine, while military and financial aid has been stepped up since Russia’s February 24 invasion. Mr Johnson, who recently visited Kyiv last month, spoke to Volodymyr Zelensky and described the Ukrainian leader as a “hero” since he stepped down as Conservative leader. Zelensky is said to have thanked Johnson for his “decisive action” to help Ukraine after the Russian invasion. Meanwhile, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Mr Zelensky, tweeted his thanks to Mr Johnson, saying he had “always been at the forefront of supporting Ukraine”. Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 5:30 am 1657253832
Editor’s letter: Boris Johnson believes he has the right to decide when to leave office – but does he?
It’s hard to back Sir John Major’s judgment that Boris Johnson’s plan to remain prime minister until the autumn is unsustainable, writes our political editor Andrew Woodcock. Contrary to Johnson’s claim in recent days, he does not owe his position as Prime Minister to a “mandate” from the 14 million people who voted Tory in 2019. Those votes were for individual MPs, part of whose job as representatives of their voters in parliament is to choose a prime minister. Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 05:17 1657252849
Tory MPs to have final say on Boris Johnson’s replacement – here’s what they think
All of Britain will be watching as the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister begins, but only the 200,000-strong Conservative Party turnout has the ultimate say in who will be next to lead the country, writes my colleague Liam James. Mr Johnson was the third Tory leader to be crowned by members since they were given a say in the matter in the 2000s – previously it was up to the party’s MPs alone. But while all the details about the MPs are in the public record, relatively little is known about the larger Tory electorate.
Tory MPs will have the final say on the new prime minister, here’s what they think
Meet the small but powerful electorate that holds Britain’s future in its hands… again Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 05:00 1657252039
There is no clear front-runner in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister
The starting gun has fired in the race to replace Boris Johnson at No 10, but there is no clear champion. Johnson will remain prime minister until a successor is in place, which is expected to be until the Conservative Party conference in October. Here are some of the possible contenders to be the new Tory leader, in alphabetical order:
There is no clear front-runner in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister
Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, which is expected to be by the Conservative Party conference in October. Stuti Mishra July 8, 2022 4:47 am 1657245600
ICYMI: Minister resumes work day after resigning in protest
Conservative MP Will Quince has agreed to return to his old job as children’s minister just a day after he resigned in protest at Boris Johnson’s defense of the Chris Pincher scandal: Read the full story here from Adam Forrest
Will Quince returns as minister 24 hours after resigning in protest
The minister resigned after being given “inaccurate” assurances about the position by Prime Minister Chris Pincher Lamiat Sabin 8 July 2022 03:00 1657242000
Biden: US will continue ‘close cooperation’ with UK
The United States will continue its “close partnership” with the United Kingdom in the wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation, President Joe Biden said. In a brief statement, Mr. Biden did not mention Mr. Johnson by name or refer to his resignation. But he said his government would continue to work with the UK government along with other allies and partners. Joe Biden and Boris Johnson at the recent G7 summit in Germany (Stephan Rousseau/PA) “The United Kingdom and the United States are our closest friends and allies, and the special relationship between our people remains strong and enduring,” Biden said in the statement broadcast by the ABC network. “I look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the UK Government, as well as our allies and partners around the world, on a range of important priorities. “This includes maintaining a strong and unified approach to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s brutal war against their democracy and holding Russia accountable for its actions.” Lamiat Sabin July 8, 2022 02:00 1657239300
Tory MPs at Spectator party are silent on Boris Johnson
Several MPs attending the Spectator’s summer party on Thursday night declined to comment on Boris Johnson’s resignation as prime minister. Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, Education Secretary James Cleverly, former secretary Michael Gove – who was sacked by Johnson on Wednesday – and Cop26 chairman Alok Sharma ignored reporters when asked who could be the next Conservative leader and what they thought for the prime minister. Johnson’s sister, journalist Rachel Johnson, also declined to comment as she left the party. Lamiat Sabin 8 July 2022 01:15 1657236600
Matt Hancock says he will not bid to become Prime Minister
Former health secretary Matt Hancock has said he will not stand in the Conservative leadership election. He was speaking outside the Spectator magazine summer party, where he stepped out to meet his partner Gina Coladangelo before returning. At the party, he said Boris Johnson was “of course” the right person to lead the country in the coming months. He told reporters: “No, I’m not going to stand, but I care deeply that he is someone who will deliver for people and really make sure that the Conservative Party is there to get us through the tough times.” Lamiat Sabin 8 July 2022 00:30 1657233959
What could Boris Johnson do next?
Boris Johnson’s resignation has sparked questions about where his career will go as he awaits the election of a new Tory leader to replace him as prime minister. But in the unlikely event that he runs out of ideas for his next moves, he can take some inspiration from the post-Downing Street careers of his predecessors. You can see my collection of what former prime ministers have been up to since leaving Downing Street here:
What could Boris Johnson do next? How do former prime ministers spend their time now?
Boris Johnson can take inspiration from his predecessors Lamiat Sabin7 July 2022 23:45 1657231301
Images: Prime Minister supported by family and allies after resignation
Images from behind the scenes at Downing Street show Boris Johnson surrounded by his family and supporters shortly after announcing his resignation to the public. (Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) Cabinet ministers Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries were among those to welcome the prime minister back to No 10 after he finished his speech at a lectern outside – while protesters in Whitehall booed. (Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) The photos show Johnson hugging his wife Carrie, who has their daughter Romy strapped in her front carrycot, and him hugging their son Wilfred – who has inherited his father’s tousled blonde hair. (Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) Lamiat Sabin7 July 2022 23:01
