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Sir Mark Rowley named Met Police commissioner
He faces the challenge of turning around a police force which has become mired in crisis - former counter terrorism chief Sir Mark Rowley is to become the new commissioner of the Metropolitan Police - less than two weeks after the force was put into ...


‘Covid rates likely to peak soon’, says epidemiologist Prof John Edmunds
We were joined by epidemiologist Professor John Edmunds.


Covid: Should we be worried – as infections rise again?
There's been another surge in Covid infections in the UK, with around 2.7 million people now estimated to have the virus - a sharp increase on last week.  


Tory MP Mark Harper backs Rishi Sunak in leadership bid
Forest of Dean MP Mark Harper has already declared he'll be supporting Rishi Sunak as Tory leader and he spoke to us.


Who do the public want as prime minister?
We spent the day in Buxton, in the marginal Tory seat of High Peak, where the Buxton Fringe and international festivals are in full swing. 


Culture in government was ‘clearly not right’, minister says
The newly appointed Veterans’ Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer joined us.


Only a functioning government can stop energy bills hitting £3,300, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis says
There's been some shocking predictions about household energy bills and we were joined by the founder of MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis.


Exclusive: Rishi Sunak most popular choice for leader among poll of Tory members
The race is on to replace Boris Johnson, as Rishi Sunak declared his bid for the Tory leadership, complete with slick campaign video and a series of senior MPs declaring their support. 


Lib Dems target South West amid Tory uncertainty
Andy Davies is in Somerset to assess how the Lib Dems are targeting the South West of England.


Can Tories hold on to vulnerable seats in the North?
It was the Tories' humiliating loss in two key by elections last month which helped to seal Boris Johnson's fate - so what are the voters saying about his decision to go?


Boris Johnson is putting together a new government but is it able to govern?
As Boris Johnson steps down - what now for the country and who will actually get on with the business of governing?


‘Rishi Sunak was not a successful chancellor,’ says Jacob-Rees Mogg
We spoke to Jacob Rees Mogg in his only television interview since the Prime Minister resigned.


Who are the potential candidates for Conservative Party leader – and Prime Minister?
The timetable for the Tory leadership contest will be set out next week - and already there are many names in the mix - not least the former Chancellor Rishi Sunak who's reportedly set up a campaign headquarters in a central London hotel.


Sir Graham Brady asked if it’s damaging that Johnson has not yet left Number 10
All the intrigue now moves to the ranks of the Parliamentary Conservative Party - where MPs have the challenge of choosing a new leader - without splitting the party into pieces in the process.


Boris Johnson steps down as Tory leader – but stays on as PM until autumn
He's going, but not yet.



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