Tory leadership hopeful, Rishi Sunak has criticised the government’s response to Covid – suggesting independent scientific advisers were given too much authority.
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What are the 3 main political parties in UK?
Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
What political type is the UK?
The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.
Who runs England?
The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies.
Is the UK a two party system?
The two party system in the United Kingdom allows for other parties to exist, although the main two parties tend to dominate politics; in this arrangement, other parties are not excluded and can win seats in Parliament.
LIZ Truss has been savaged over the possibility that she will undo Brexit gains with her new plans to review public sector pay.
Tory leadership: Sajid Javid endorses Liz Truss to become the party’s next leader – and therefore the country’s next prime minister.
Tory leadership contest has been thrown into chaos as a security alert at GCHQ has caused the voting to be delayed, reports claim.
BBC News says Ballot papers for the Conservative leadership election have been delayed in being sent out over security fears.
Unions react angrily to sacking of Labour shadow minister Sam Tarry BBC News says Unions have reacted angrily to the decision by Labour leader Sir…
The Sun and TalkTV Conservative leadership TV debate, hosted by journalist Kate McCann, ended around halfway through when the presenter fainted on air.
Sky News says Rishi Sunak has announced a plan to scrap VAT on energy bills – a significant U-turn on his previous pledge not to make any immediate tax cuts.
Tory leadership race: Who won the TV debate? Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Take a look at the paper’s reaction to the fiery debate.
After weeks of political turmoil in the United Kingdom, the race for the Tory leadership race has been narrowed down to two – former chancellor Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss.
Daily Mail says Ding, ding! Seconds out. Time for the latest round in the bad tempered brouhaha also known as the Tory leadership contest.
BBC News says Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss tore into each other over their rival visions for the future of the UK economy, in their first head-to-head TV debate.
BBC says DELIVERING ECONOMIC growth for the UK would be Labour’s main priority if it won the next general election, Sir Keir Starmer is to say.
Since Boris Johnson resigned, the power of traditional media has been felt amongst the candidates vying for press backing and Tory voters.
The Conservative leadership race has exposed the divisions and cracks within the Tory party, it is in part why Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News live TV debate.
It’s been a shocking few weeks in Downing Street and as we get closer to the finish, the race for No 10 is heating up.
Sunday’s papers feature a variety of stories, including the ongoing Tory leadership race, the NHS crisis and the current travel chaos being some of the top stories on the front pages.
Tory leadership finalists – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will go head-to-head on a Sky News debate after controversially pulling out of a previous appearance.
BBC News says THE TWO candidates in the Conservative leadership race are setting out their pitches to the party members who will choose Boris Johnson’s successor.
Tory leadership: Ballot 4 – Results NOW! The final 2
This week’s IN Review dives into the vicious and unpredictable Tory leadership race as three become two and the crucial role of the media.
The role of the TV debates – ITV debate disaster, Sky debate cancelled, BBC debate set for Monday
The power of the media that took down Boris – and those supporting him. What’s the media’s role in the Conservative leadership race?
The Tory leadership race has exposed the divisions and cracks within the Tory party, it is in part why Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pulled out of the Sky News live TV debate.
Conservative leadership race: Who is Rishi Sunak? – “Ready or Rishi”
