Former soldier Tom Tugendhat has develop into the primary Tory MP to substantiate that he’ll compete to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister.
The chairman of the Commons Overseas Affairs Committee, who has by no means served in authorities, mentioned he would supply the celebration a “recent begin” after Mr Johnson introduced his resignation on Thursday.
Writing in The Each day Telegraph, Mr Tugendhat mentioned: “I’m placing collectively a broad coalition of colleagues that may carry new vitality and concepts to authorities and, lastly, to bridge the Brexit divide that has dominated our current historical past.
“I’ve served earlier than – within the army, and now in Parliament. Now I hope to reply the decision as soon as once more as prime minister. It’s time for a clear begin. It’s time for renewal.”
The revealing of intentions by the Tonbridge and Malling MP comes after PA information company reported that former well being secretary Sajid Javid and transport secretary Grant Shapps are additionally contemplating operating within the management race.
A timetable for the management race might be introduced subsequent week.
What papers say on Boris Johnson’s exit
The dramatic resignation of Boris Johnson after a insurrection inside his authorities dominates each newspaper within the UK because the entrance pages characteristic a mix of aid and sorrow on the ‘downfall’ of Mr Johnson.
“Going… however nonetheless in No 10”, says the entrance web page of The Impartial, which additionally covers issues concerning the months forward with out a correct chief.
The Monetary Occasions notes Boris Johnson was “defiant to the top”, whereas senior Tories have warned The Each day Telegraph the “lengthy goodbye” threatens to go away the UK in a “state of paralysis” as they urge the appointment of a caretaker PM.
The Each day Categorical additionally expresses its gratitude to Mr Johnson for giving “Britain again its freedom.”
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What the papers say – July 8
The entrance pages characteristic a mix of aid and sorrow on the ‘downfall’ of Boris Johnson.
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 06:29
Theresa Might noticed dancing to Craig David at Henley Competition on day of Johnson’s resignation
Theresa Might has been noticed dancing throughout Craig David’s set at Henley Competition on the day of Boris Johnson’s resignation.
In a video shared on-line by Glenn Campbell, political editor for BBC Scotland Information, the previous prime minister might be seen having fun with David’s efficiency on the occasion in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire on the night time of Thursday 7 July when Mr Johnson had introduced he might be stepping down.
Theresa Might noticed dancing to Craig David following Boris Johnson’s resignation
The previous Prime Minister seemed to be having fun with herself throughout the popstar’s headline present
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 06:10
‘Rapid precedence’ is to revive powersharing, says Shailesh Vara
New Northern Eire secretary Shailesh Vara has mentioned that his “speedy precedence” might be to revive the Meeting and the Govt as quickly as attainable.
The Meeting has been unable to perform for a number of months after the DUP withdrew from the powersharing administration.“
My speedy precedence, and that of the federal government, stays restoring the Northern Eire Meeting and the Govt as quickly as attainable,” he mentioned.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has mentioned his celebration is not going to nominate ministers till the UK authorities takes motion in opposition to the Northern Eire Protocol.
Shailesh Vara says his ‘speedy precedence’ is to revive powersharing
Sinn Fein Stormont chief Michelle O’Neill spoke with the brand new Northern Eire Secretary by cellphone following his appointment.
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 05:53
Ukrainians ‘very a lot involved’ after Johnson’s resignation
A Ukrainian politician has mentioned that individuals in Ukraine are “involved” after Boris Johnson’s resignation as Tory chief on Thursday.
Deputy chief of the Holos Celebration, Inna Sovsun, instructed the PA information company: “Over in Ukraine persons are very a lot involved.
“I perceive that there are totally different assessments of Boris Johnson himself and folks take a look at him very in a different way, however we in Ukraine, now, take a look at totally different western politicians from a single standpoint: the extent of assist to Ukraine.”
“We don’t have the posh to debate the rest, aside from that. And in that sense, Boris Johnson has, in fact, been a fantastic buddy to Ukraine.”
“He was actually driving the assist, the political assist, for the nation. He was very outspoken, he was at all times on Ukraine’s aspect.”
We’re very a lot anxious if this coverage of the UK authorities will proceed.
Inna Sovsun, deputy chief of the Holos Celebration
“We’re very a lot anxious if this coverage of the UK authorities will proceed.”
The UK has supplied weapons and coaching to Ukraine, with army and monetary support stepping up after Russia’s invasion on 24 February.
Mr Johnson, who most just lately visited Kyiv final month, has spoken to Volodymyr Zelensky and described the Ukrainian chief as a “hero” since he resigned because the Conservative chief.
Mr Zelensky is claimed to have thanked Mr Johnson for his “decisive motion” to assist Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
In the meantime, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Mr Zelensky, tweeted his because of Mr Johnson, saying he had “at all times been on the forefront of supporting Ukraine”.
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 05:30
Editor’s letter: Boris Johnson thinks he has the best to determine when he leaves workplace – however does he?
It’s tough to argue with Sir John Main’s judgement that Boris Johnson’s plan to stay prime minister till the autumn is unsustainable, writes our political editor Andrew Woodcock.
Opposite to Johnson’s declare over current days, he doesn’t owe his place as PM to a “mandate” from the 14 million individuals who voted Tory in 2019. These votes had been for particular person MPs, a part of whose job as representatives of their constituents in parliament is to decide on a primary minister.
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 05:17
Tory members can have ultimate say on Boris Johnson’s substitute – right here’s what they consider
All of Britain might be watching because the race to exchange Boris Johnson as prime minister will get underway however solely the Conservative celebration’s membership of 200,000 folks has the last word say in who’s subsequent to guide the nation, writes my colleague Liam James.
Mr Johnson was the third Tory chief to be topped by members since they got a say within the matter again within the 2000s – it was beforehand as much as celebration MPs alone. However whereas all method of particulars about MPs are on the general public report, comparatively little is thought concerning the extra populous Tory citizens.
Tory members can have ultimate say on new PM, right here’s what they consider
Get acquainted with the small however highly effective citizens that has Britain’s future in its fingers… once more
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 05:00
No clear front-runner in race to exchange Boris Johnson as prime minister
The beginning gun has fired within the contest to exchange Boris Johnson in No 10, however there isn’t any apparent front-runner.
Mr Johnson will stay as prime minister till a successor is in place, anticipated to be by the point of the Conservative Celebration convention in October.
Listed here are a few of the potential contenders to be the brand new Tory chief, in alphabetical order:
No clear front-runner in race to exchange Boris Johnson as Prime Minister
Mr Johnson will stay within the function till a successor is in place, anticipated to be by October’s Conservative Celebration convention.
Stuti Mishra8 July 2022 04:47
ICYMI: Minister resumes job day after quitting in protest
Conservative MP Will Quince has agreed to return to his previous job as kids’s minister solely someday after resigning in protest at having to defend Boris Johnson over the Chris Pincher scandal:
Learn the complete story right here by Adam Forrest
Will Quince returns as minister 24 hours after quitting in protest
Minister resigned after being given ‘inaccurate’ assurances about PM’s Chris Pincher place
Lamiat Sabin8 July 2022 03:00
Biden: US will proceed ‘shut co-operation’ with UK
America will proceed its “shut co-operation” with the UK within the wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation, president Joe Biden mentioned.
In a short assertion, Mr Biden didn’t point out Mr Johnson by title or confer with his resignation.
However he mentioned his administration would proceed to work with the UK authorities alongside different allies and companions.
Joe Biden and Boris Johnson on the current G7 summit in Germany
(Stefan Rousseau/PA)
“The UK and the USA are the closest of associates and allies, and the particular relationship between our folks stays sturdy and enduring,” Mr Biden mentioned within the assertion reported by the ABC community.
“I look ahead to persevering with our shut co-operation with the federal government of the UK, in addition to our allies and companions world wide, on a spread of necessary priorities.
“That features sustaining a powerful and united method to supporting the folks of Ukraine as they defend themselves in opposition to Putin’s brutal battle on their democracy, and holding Russia accountable for its actions.”
Lamiat Sabin8 July 2022 02:00
Tory MPs at Spectator celebration silent on Boris Johnson
A number of MPs who attended the Spectator summer season celebration on Thursday night time refused to touch upon Boris Johnson’s resignation as prime minister.
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, schooling secretary James Cleverly, former levelling up secretary Michael Gove – who Mr Johnson sacked on Wednesday – and Cop26 president Alok Sharma ignored reporters after they had been requested who the longer term chief of the Conservatives might be and what they thought concerning the PM.
Mr Johnson’s sister, journalist Rachel Johnson, additionally declined to remark as she left the celebration.
Lamiat Sabin8 July 2022 01:15
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