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Boris: going, going, not gone
It took seven months of Partygate, a disgraced MP, 50 resignations, one sacking, but it did eventually happen.
Tax cuts aren’t affordable in the long run, says IFS Director
We spoke to Paul Johnson, the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which studies taxing and spending. We asked if tax cuts are affordable or is Rishi Sunak right that it's a fiscal fairytale.
Are tax cut promises a ‘fairytale’? MPs in race for Tory leadership make tax cut pledges
Former Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt became the ninth MP officially to declare her candidacy to be the next Tory leader this morning.
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.