Eleni Courea
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Rishi Sunak has an image problem: Tories fear he’s just a bit ‘cringe’
MPs and aides fear voters are starting to pick up on Sunak’s sometimes awkward manner. → Read More
Rishi Sunak ditches plan to class China as a ‘threat’ to UK security
British PM’s comments have angered China hawks in his own party as they await refresh of major foreign policy plan. → Read More
Rishi Sunak urges Western countries to ‘unequivocally condemn’ Russia
There have been concerns that leaders will fail to agree on any wording at the end of the G20 summit because of splits over how to respond to the war in Ukraine. → Read More
Liz Truss quits as UK prime minister
Britain to get new leader next week after crisis-hit Truss resigns after just 44 days → Read More
Liz Truss panics as markets keep plunging
In spite of her U-turns, the current market unease may be out of Truss’ hands. → Read More
A week like no other for Liz Truss
The UK prime minister looks set to be defined by her first weeks in office. → Read More
Boris Johnson set to step down on September 6
The scandal-hit UK prime minister has 8 weeks left in his job. → Read More
How to watch the Tory leadership election like a pro
Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace Boris Johnson as PM. What happens next? → Read More
Boris Johnson resigns as UK prime minister
British prime minister steps down after days of drama — but vows to stay on as while a leadership contest plays out. → Read More
Key Cabinet ministers urge defiant Boris Johnson to resign
Contingent calling on the prime minister to go includes new chancellor Nadhim Zahawi. → Read More
Boris Johnson rocked by resignation of top ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid
Senior Cabinet ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit UK Cabinet, as officials insist exits are not coordinated. → Read More
Boris Johnson’s heir apparent comes unstuck
Chancellor Rishi Sunak was the man in the frame to succeed Johnson — but a row over taxes risks scuppering his chances. → Read More
UK ministers quietly approve Chinese microchip factory takeover
Nexperia, a Dutch subsidiary of the Chinese technology company Wingtech, engineered a takeover of Newport Wafer Fab last spring. → Read More
First ‘misfit’ to join UK government resigns over alleged racism
Andrew Sabisky said he quit his job as an adviser at No. 10 Downing Street over ‘media hysteria.’ → Read More
Lisa Nandy, Labour’s wild card candidate
The Wigan MP is a formidable performer and comes from a family of political heavyweights. → Read More
Scottish finance minister resigns on budget day amid messaging allegations
Derek Mackay quits over reports he sent hundreds of texts to a 16-year-old boy on social media. → Read More
UK government to review BBC’s funding model
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan said the government is considering decriminalizing non-payment of the license fee. → Read More
POLITICO Sunday Crunch: No. 10 fury — A light on for Scotland — Dom’s spies
Sunday Crunch, the weekly lunchtime digest of the best stories kicking off the week in British politics, is the Sunday edition of the London Playbook. → Read More
Boris Johnson heralds ‘recaptured sovereignty’ after Brexit
UK PM said the EU had ‘evolved over 50 years in a direction that no longer suits this country.’ → Read More
What would a Canada-style trade deal with the UK look like?
Despite Boris Johnson’s enthusiasm, this is not a recipe for frictionless trade. → Read More