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Tom Tugendhat answered just two questions as he launched his leadership campaign

Deadlines, dropouts and ‘dark arts’: Rapid start to Tory leadership race | conservative leadership

TThe dramatically accelerated Tory leadership race began in a frenzy on Tuesday as more candidates launched their campaigns simultaneously across Westminster. Some had to struggle to meet the deadline to be included on the ballot, while others were forced to withdraw from the contest. After having less than 24 hours to gather enough supporters, those …

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Sky Thomas Moore looks to see if it gets hotter more often?

UK weather: Emergency services under ‘extreme pressure’ and on high alert as government mulls declaring first national heatwave emergency | UK News

All emergency services in England are under “extreme pressure” and on high alert as rising temperatures pose a health risk to the public. Staff absences due to COVID, difficulties due to the hot weather and continued delays in transferring patients to hospital emergency rooms have left ambulance trusts struggling to cope. A Stage Four Heat …

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Rishi Sunak launches Tory leadership campaign with support from top ministers

Rishi Sunak launches Tory leadership campaign with support from top ministers

Former British Chancellor Rishi Sunak has officially launched his campaign to become the next prime minister, promising to run clean competition and vowing not to “demonize” Boris Johnson. But the offer of a truce to Johnson, still furious at Sunak’s alleged “betrayal,” went unanswered: allies of the outgoing prime minister mobilized on Tuesday to try …

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Rishi Sunak sticks with Boris Johnson but promises to restore confidence in Conservatives as he launches leadership bid |  News from politics

Rishi Sunak sticks with Boris Johnson but promises to restore confidence in Conservatives as he launches leadership bid | News from politics

Rishi Sunak has sided with Boris Johnson as he officially launched his Tory leadership bid, saying he will not “demonize” his former boss. The former Chancellor defended the Prime Minister and called him “one of the most remarkable people I have ever met”. Despite resigning last week on Mr Johnson’s conduct in office. Competitors Tom …

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Tories are looking to quickly narrow the lead field as resentment grows

The Tory leadership’s focus is on who can take on Rishi Sunak

Conservative MPs are increasingly believing that Rishi Sunak will be one of the finalists in the race for the next Tory Party leader, with the competition now focusing on who is best placed to challenge the former Chancellor. Tory MPs begin pre-selection on Wednesday, reducing the 11 candidates to two by the end of next …

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How are vulnerable sectors of society coping with the heat?

UK heatwave: ‘Tropical night’ in north as spreaders tackle melting roads – with 30% chance of record days temperatures | UK News

There is a 30% chance Sunday will be the hottest day Britain has ever seen – with yesterday’s heat already having an impact. Senior government officials met to discuss plans for the first-ever heatwave emergency to deal with soaring temperatures, according to the Telegraph. A national emergency will be declared if the hot weather is …

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The A41 at Wistanswick.  Photo: Google

Driver and young passenger seriously injured in accident on the A41 with cars and vans

The A41 at Wistanswick. Photo: Google The girl, who was in a car, and the driver of the car were both seriously injured in the accident, which also involved another car and a van. Ambulance, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Fire Brigade and Police attended a crash on the A41 at Shakeford, near Wistanswick around 8am. …

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Preston Murder: Victim identified as Preston teenager appears in court charged with murder

The victim, who died last Friday (July 8) after suffering severe stab wounds to his chest, has now been identified as Hiwa Saleh Ali Khani. A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder on Monday He did not file a complaint and was taken into custody. Register to our daily newsletter What happened on Raikes Road …

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