Politics
‘Something’s afoot’: 1922 Committee meet following Graham Brady talks with Truss
Tory backbenchers are thought to be discussing how the “grace period” rule might be changed in bid to force Liz Truss out.
Johnny Mercer says Liz Truss laughed as she sacked him as veterans minister
The Tory MP described the PM’s move as a ‘gut punch’ that cast him into a bout of depression.
Rachel Reeves masterclass leaves Hunt wishing he’d never taken the job
"An arsonist is still an arsonist even if he runs back into a burning building with a bucket of water"
Jeremy Hunt inadvertently reveals Treasury plans on his first day in the job
Highlighted papers captured by official photographer call for body of "respected" economists and stress the importance of ‘Cabinet unity’.
Starmer says the lady is ‘not for turning – up’ as Truss skips emergency question
Penny Mordaunt was forced to step in and cover for the prime minister, who is nowhere to be seen following today's dramatic U-turn.
BBC host has to tell guests to stop laughing at Dorries’ proposals
"Back Liz, if not bring back Boris or face a General Election within weeks", the former culture secretary said.
‘Which policies does Liz Truss now believe in?’: Pat McFadden says PM is running out of road
"The policies that were announced in the original mini-Budget were the policies she fought and won the Conservative leadership election on."
Liz Truss’s budget ripped to shreds by Hunt
Several major measures outlined by Kwasi Kwarteng just a few weeks ago have been replaced by his successor.
Liz Truss has ‘days left to turn this round’
Liz Smith, the Scottish Conservative finance spokeswoman, said the Prime Minister is in ‘an extremely difficult position’.