Browsing: The Independent

There’ve been 10 contested Tory leadership elections for the leadership of the Conservative party since it adopted democracy in 1965

The last men’s Wimbledon 2022 semi-final standing takes place at Wimbledon today, with a spot in the final against Nick Kyrgios up for grabs following the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal due to injury.

The former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe dies after being shot in the back during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara, according to state broadcaster NHK.

Going … but still in No 10 – that’s how the Independent headlines the news the PM has quit but will stay until a new leader is elected.

The bitter end – that’s how the Independent splashes on the PM clinging to power despite mass resignations.

Sunak and Javid push Johnson to the brink – that’s the Indepednent’s headline, the paper features an image of the PM looking downcast.

The former permanent secretary at the foreign office Lord McDonald has accused No 10 of “not telling the truth” about allegations received about Chris Pincher’s conduct.

PM Boris Johnson had first-hand account of assault claims – that’s how the Indepedent splashes on the Chris Pincher allegations.

The Independent says DOWNING STREET is not telling the truth about whether Boris Johnson was warned about alleged “predatory behaviour” by one of his Tory ministers, a former top civil servant has said.

The Independent says LABOUR LEADER Sir Keir Starmer will vow not to take the UK back into the single market or restore freedom of movement as he sets out his plan to “make Brexit work”.

The Independent says A MAN has been charged with murder after an 11-year-old boy was found injured in a park in Derbyshire.

The Independent says COVID-19 infections in the UK have jumped by more than half a million, with the rise likely to be driven by the latest Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5, figures show.

The Independent says Boris Johnson is facing growing calls to set out what he knew about allegations of inappropriate behaviour centring on Chris Pincher before appointing him to the Tory whips’ office.

“Parliament sleaze probes take up to two years” – that’s the headline for the front splash of The Independent.

The Independent says Fishermen, divers and snorkelers off Cornwall’s south coast have reported seeing a spike in the number of octopus, prompting conservationists to say it could be evidence of a rare population boom.

The Independent says THE brother of an immobile and vulnerable woman who died in “horrific and filthy conditions” has been jailed for three years for gross negligence manslaughter.

The Independent says US Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas has suggested that Covid vaccines were developed using cells from “aborted children.”

The Independent says KIM KARDASHIAN’S SKIMS has been accused of “greenwashing” over its packaging claims.

The Independent says A 14-YEAR-OLD involved in the murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi was named for the first time on Thursday as he was detained for life.

Johnson commits tens of billions to boost defence – that’s the headline on the front page of the Independent.

The Independent says FORMER F1 executive Bernie Ecclestone has called Vladimir Putin a “first class person” and claimed he “would take a bullet for him”.

The Independent says Boris Johnson has ruled out calling an early general election, as allies admitted that voters would not welcome a snap vote aimed at saving his premiership.

The Independent says A PRIVATE firm run by Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter “may have generated significant profit” from trademarking his name, the charity watchdog warned as it launched an inquiry into the foundation set up in the veteran’s honour.

The Independent says TENNIS FANS at Wimbledon have said they are saddened, disappointed and frustrated by Sir Andy Murray’s loss after a hard-fought match on day three.

The firms cashing in on housing for the vulnerable – that’s the headline story for the Indpendent.