Look: the government of Boris Johnson gains the confidence with 349 votes
Rishi Sunak declared himself a “thatcherite” after emerging as the Conservative Party’s favorite in the leadership competition.
“My values are Thatcherite,” he wrote to The Telegraph as he presented his presentation to the Prime Minister to nearby competitor Liz Truss. “I believe in hard work, family and integrity. I am thatcherite, I present myself as thatcherite and I will rule as thatcherite ”.
He also tried to reduce the bitter attacks by saying the foreign minister is someone he “likes and respects”.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Truss, who got 113 votes, far behind the 137 votes of Mr. Sunak in his presentation to The Daily Mail, promised to “get it running smoothly by cutting taxes immediately, growing our economy and unleashing the potential of everyone.”
While it’s behind it, bookmakers place it as a favorite, with early indications suggesting it’s more popular among Conservative members before a campaign summer.
The couple will try to gain the support of local politicians today when they participate in the private coffers of the Association of Conservative Councilors.
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Investigation into alleged leak designed to undermine Mordaunt’s bid for prime minister
An official investigation has been opened into the alleged leaking of information designed to undermine Penny Mordaunt’s campaign to become prime minister.
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case announced the investigation after receiving a complaint over the publication of internal government communications related to Ms Mordaunt’s position on the issue of trans rights.
In a letter to Mordaunt supporter David Davis, Mr Case said the unauthorized release of government information to the media was “clearly inadequate”.
“I have been very clear in writing with the civil service that it is paramount that public resources are not used to support leadership campaigns,” he said.
“In light of these facts and the concerns you raise, I can confirm that I have initiated a leak investigation into this matter.”
Our political editor Andrew Woodcock reports:
Investigation into alleged leak designed to undermine Mordaunt’s bid for prime minister
An official investigation has been opened into the alleged leaking of information designed to undermine Penny Mordaunt’s campaign to become prime minister.
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55,000 passport applications delayed beyond the 10-week deadline
Deputies reacted in disbelief when an executive from HM’s Passport Office said 55,000 applications would be delayed beyond the 10-week period recommended for potential travelers to allow.
Thomas Greig, director of passports, citizenship and civil registration answered questions from members of the Select Committee on Home Affairs.
The chair of the committee, Labor Mrs Diana Johnson, said MPs’ offices had been “flooded with people struggling to get their passports”.
HM Passport Office has been processing a record number of passports since the UK lifted international travel restrictions in March 2022.
Our travel correspondent Simon Calder has more:
55,000 passport applications delayed beyond the 10-week deadline
“These days we don’t see much of our staff because they are sitting in line at the passport unit,” the Conservative MP says.
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Explanation: Inflation policy is complicated, but time is of the essence
All the problems associated with rising inflation add to political unpopularity and on a scale not seen since the riots and the 1990 election tax recession, writes our associate editor Sean O’Grady:
Analysis: Inflation policy is complicated, but time is of the essence
All of the problems surrounding rising inflation add to political unpopularity, and to a scale that had not been seen since the riots and the 1990 election tax recession, writes Sean O’Grady.
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UK musicians’ bookings at EU’s biggest festivals fall 45%
UK musicians ’reserves at the EU’s biggest festivals have fallen by 45 per cent, in the clearest evidence to date of the damage from the Brexit trade deal.
The deal, which inflicted criminal costs and bureaucratic paperwork by eliminating visa-free tours, is being blamed for the sharp drop in appearances at events in Spain, Hungary and Germany.
At last week’s Benicàssim alternative music festival, near Valencia, only 14 British artists played, below an average of 24 between 2017 and 2019, according to figures.
Similarly, at next month’s Sziget Festival in Budapest, only 18 UK events have been booked, compared to an average of 25 in the three years leading up to Brexit.
Our Deputy Political Editor Rob Merrick reports:
Brexit: UK musicians’ bookings at EU’s biggest festivals fall 45%
Exclusive: figures considered clear evidence of the impact of the “false agreement”: now the tour has recovered from Covid
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The NI protocol bill clarifies the Commons with the promise of “first priority” of the UK government
Attempts to effectively tear apart parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol have come close to becoming law, as the UK government called it a “top legislative priority”.
The Northern Ireland Protocol bill passed the House of Commons after MPs voted 267 to 195, a majority 72, to give it a third reading.
MPs and Cabinet Office Minister Michael Ellis made no amendments, saying he hopes supporters of the proposals in Northern Ireland “may not have to wait too long” for them to become law .
But comrades are expected to dispute parts of the bill when they consider it after the summer break, establishing a long showdown between the two Houses.
More information about the bill in this report:
The NI protocol bill clarifies the Commons with the promise of “first priority” of the UK government
Critics of the proposals believe they run the risk of violating international law.
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Tobias Ellwood has again suspended the Conservative whip after compensation for the leadership vote
Deputy Chief Tobias Ellwood has again withdrawn the Conservative whip after it was temporarily returned to him so that he could cast his final vote in the Conservative leadership contest.
Boris Johnson withdrew the presidency of the House of Commons Committee from the parliamentary party after failing to vote for the government in a vote of confidence.
But with the whip was the right to vote of Mr. Ellwood in the leadership race, raising issues of fairness when the outgoing prime minister acted against one of Penny Mordaunt’s supporters.
Ellwood was returned so he could take part in the final round of voting in Westminster, before a spokeswoman for the Whips’ office said on Wednesday evening: “Tobias Ellwood MP has suspended the Conservative whip.”
Ms. Mordaunt was eliminated from the race when she finished third behind former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, the foreign secretary with the support of Johnson’s loyalists.
Ellwood, a former minister, argued that he could not reach the crucial vote while fighting to return from a meeting with the president of Moldova.
Tobias Ellwood has again suspended the Conservative whip after compensation for the leadership vote
Penny Mordaunt’s supporter temporarily returned the whip so she could vote in the race for No. 10.
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Calls are growing for the “consumer strike on the energy bill.”
Financial tightening and rising prices are provoking growing calls for a “consumer strike” on energy bills, Martin Lewis said.
The founder of the website Money Saving Expert warned that the country was “approaching a time of Poll Tax” and that it was seeing a growing number of people demanding a massive non-payment of energy bills.
Household energy bills will rise further in October, when the price cap rises, which has already risen more than 50 percent in April.
Lewis told ITV’s Peston show: “The big move I’m seeing is an increase in the growth of people demanding non-payment of energy bills, mass non-payment. Indeed, a consumer strike in the energy bills and get rid of the legitimacy of paying for it. “
In this photo illustration, a small selection of essentials is in a shopping cart on July 6, 2022 in Northwich, England.
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He said more help was needed for the poorest people as they have the least financial resilience.
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell said on the show: “People can’t pay, so what do they do? Part of this political protest is exposing the vulnerability that people have. People are very angry out there. “.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said he made a private opinion in late 2021 on raising national insurance, noting Prime Minister Boris Johnson “we are facing two massifs: we are facing a high cost of energy and we are also raising taxes ”.
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How the Conservatives will select a winner
Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will become the next prime minister after Conservative MPs introduced them to the final round of Conservative leadership elections.
Power now escapes Westminster and passes into the hands of Conservative Party members. Here’s a look at how one of them will hand you the keys to number 10.
How did they become the last two?
Conservative MPs chose nine candidates in five rounds of voting before choosing Ms Truss, the foreign minister, and Mr Truss. Sunak, a former chancellor, as his favorites.
Undated archive photos of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss who have reached the last two in the Conservative leadership race
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Although she finished second in the first four rounds, Commerce Secretary Penny Mordaunt was overtaken by Ms Truss on Wednesday to be eliminated.
Sunak was the favorite of the Conservative MPs, winning 137 votes in the final round against Truss’s 113. But bookmakers have Truss as a favorite after early clues suggested he has the most support among the crucial electorate that will make the final decision.
Read this report to find out exactly who chooses the winner and how …