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Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

07 July 2022

The list includes 10 Cabinet ministers.


Boris Johnson will ’cause chaos’ if he stays on as PM, says Nicola Sturgeon

Boris Johnson will ’cause chaos’ if he stays on as PM, says Nicola Sturgeon

Boris Johnson will ’cause chaos’ if he stays on as PM, says Nicola Sturgeon

07 July 2022

Senior Tories and opposition parties have said the Prime Minister should step down immediately.


Duke of Sussex ‘not told royal officials were involved in security decision’

Duke of Sussex ‘not told royal officials were involved in security decision’

Duke of Sussex ‘not told royal officials were involved in security decision’

07 July 2022

Harry is bringing legal action over a decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK.


‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

07 July 2022

‘Give it to Big Sam for the rest of the season’, Gary Lineker wrote as thousands joined in to poke fun at Boris Johnson’s impending resignation.


Starmer tells Tories not to ‘inflict’ Johnson on the country for months to come

Starmer tells Tories not to ‘inflict’ Johnson on the country for months to come

Starmer tells Tories not to ‘inflict’ Johnson on the country for months to come

07 July 2022

Sir Keir Starmer said Labour would use a Commons confidence motion to attempt to oust Boris Johnson if he refuses to leave No 10 immediately.


Johnson reshuffles Cabinet as calls grow for him to step down without delay

Johnson reshuffles Cabinet as calls grow for him to step down without delay

Johnson reshuffles Cabinet as calls grow for him to step down without delay

07 July 2022

The PM is quitting as Tory leader after ministers and MPs made clear his position was untenable, with support crumbing around him in recent days.


150-year-old bottle of sherry from Duke of Wellington’s cellar to be sold

150-year-old bottle of sherry from Duke of Wellington’s cellar to be sold

150-year-old bottle of sherry from Duke of Wellington’s cellar to be sold

07 July 2022

The bottle dates from between 1850 and 1870.


Johnson and resigning ministers urged to reject pay-offs totalling £420,000

Johnson and resigning ministers urged to reject pay-offs totalling £420,000

Johnson and resigning ministers urged to reject pay-offs totalling £420,000

07 July 2022

Michelle Donelan, who after 36 hours as education secretary earned £17,000 in severance pay, pledged to give it away.


Antidepressants: Figures show a rise in people taking the drugs

Antidepressants: Figures show a rise in people taking the drugs

Antidepressants: Figures show a rise in people taking the drugs

07 July 2022

In 2021/22, some 8.3 million patients received an antidepressant drug, a 6% rise on the previous year when the figure was 7.9 million.


Baby food pouches ‘more sugary than Coca-Cola’, dentists warn

Baby food pouches ‘more sugary than Coca-Cola’, dentists warn

Baby food pouches ‘more sugary than Coca-Cola’, dentists warn

07 July 2022

A survey of 109 pouches by the British Dental Association found that more than a quarter contained more sugar by volume than Coca-Cola.


Pound bounces on Boris Johnson’s resignation plan

Pound bounces on Boris Johnson’s resignation plan

Pound bounces on Boris Johnson’s resignation plan

07 July 2022

Sterling and UK stocks all strengthened as investors hoped the news will spell relief for UK assets.


What is the Queen’s role in the appointment of a new prime minister?

What is the Queen’s role in the appointment of a new prime minister?

What is the Queen’s role in the appointment of a new prime minister?

07 July 2022

The appointment of a prime minister is ‘one of the few remaining personal prerogatives of the Sovereign’.


Hybrid working at Holyrood should continue, say MSPs

Hybrid working at Holyrood should continue, say MSPs

Hybrid working at Holyrood should continue, say MSPs

07 July 2022

The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee also suggested piloting a proxy voting scheme at parly.


In Pictures: Rise and fall of formidable campaigner Boris Johnson

In Pictures: Rise and fall of formidable campaigner Boris Johnson

In Pictures: Rise and fall of formidable campaigner Boris Johnson

07 July 2022

The former journalist was a serial winner in a series of campaigns before assuming the highest office but in the end was ousted by colleagues.


UK faces risk of recession from cost crunch and ballooning debt burden – OBR

UK faces risk of recession from cost crunch and ballooning debt burden – OBR

UK faces risk of recession from cost crunch and ballooning debt burden – OBR

07 July 2022

The Office for Budget Responsibility warned that debt could jump by nearly 320% in 50 years’ time if taxes are not increased.


Vital pensions reforms could be thrown into doubt, industry experts warn

Vital pensions reforms could be thrown into doubt, industry experts warn

Vital pensions reforms could be thrown into doubt, industry experts warn

07 July 2022

Guy Opperman, who quit as pensions minister on Thursday morning, was personally leading initiatives to improve pensions engagement, experts said.


Potential candidates for new prime minister as Johnson resigns

Potential candidates for new prime minister as Johnson resigns

Potential candidates for new prime minister as Johnson resigns

07 July 2022

Here are some of the possible frontrunners to take Boris Johnson’s place at the helm of the Conservative Party.


Braverman jokingly labelled ‘next prime minister’ during Commons appearance

Braverman jokingly labelled ‘next prime minister’ during Commons appearance

Braverman jokingly labelled ‘next prime minister’ during Commons appearance

07 July 2022

Labour’s Emily Thornberry mocked the Attorney General, saying she was waiting for her ‘call from the palace’.


Johnson’s time as PM: Longer than Brown and Chamberlain but still behind May

Johnson’s time as PM: Longer than Brown and Chamberlain but still behind May

Johnson’s time as PM: Longer than Brown and Chamberlain but still behind May

07 July 2022

He is currently the Prime Minister with the seventh shortest time in office since 1900.


Drivers clocked at almost double speed limit in M20 Operation Brock 50mph zone

Drivers clocked at almost double speed limit in M20 Operation Brock 50mph zone

Drivers clocked at almost double speed limit in M20 Operation Brock 50mph zone

07 July 2022

The Operation Brock zone is between junctions eight and nine of the M20.


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