Rishi Sunak

It is understood that Mr Johnson is more likely to endorse Mr Sunak than back Ms Mordaunt if he fails to get the 100 Tory MP votes needed, though no final decision has been taken.…
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In July 1940, three journalists published a short, anonymous polemical attack on the failures of British statecraft that forever shaped Britain’s understanding of the Second World…
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Backers include: 1. Crispin Blunt "We must take the only course open to us and rally for Rishi." (October 20) 2. Julie Marson "Rishi Sunak had my support to be leader over the…
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Lord O’Donnell, formerly the UK's most senior civil servant, said he believes the next prime minister needs to be in place by Monday or Tuesday next week in order to avoid a…
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But already there are concerns that support on the Right of the party is being split, as happened during the summer campaign when like-minded rivals clashed over the top job.…
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In the end, the lettuce won. Six days ago, Liz Truss’s leadership was in such trouble that a British tabloid began a livestream to test a simple proposition: Could the shelf life…
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Backers include: 1. James Duddridge "I hope you enjoyed your holiday, boss. Time to come back. Few issues at the office that need addressing." (October 20) 2. Paul Bristow "We…
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The upheaval has galvanised Tory MPs to call for her resignation. Gary Streeter, MP for South West Devon, said: “Sadly, it seems we must change leader but even if the angel…
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In March 1841, William Henry Harrison became the ninth president of the United States. He gave the longest inaugural speech in history—one hour and 45 minutes—developed a cold, and…
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