In Pictures: Looking back at Theresa May’s tenure as PM
As Theresa May counts down her last few hours as Prime Minister, we look back at some of the highlights – and lowlights – of her time in office.
Conservatives
From clown to the Dude: Boris Johnson’s victory seen at home and abroad
The UK’s incoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is the subject of editorials and comment pieces at home and abroad.
Delight and dismay as Boris Johnson becomes Tory leader
As Boris Johnson secured victory in the Tory leadership race, ensuring his place as the country’s next prime minister, reaction from the political world veered between delight, dismay and derision.
Ivanka Trump congratulates Boris Johnson on becoming leader of ‘United Kingston’
Ivanka Trump has been mocked after congratulating Boris Johnson on becoming the next prime minister of the “United Kingston”.
Anne Milton quits as education minister over no-deal Brexit concerns
Anne Milton has resigned from the Government ahead of the new prime minister taking office due to “grave concerns” about a no-deal Brexit.
Jo Swinson rejects idea of coalition with Boris Johnson-led Tories
New Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has ruled out a coalition with the Tories under Boris Johnson and said she would not grant the power to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.
Tory leadership election: How the week will unfold
A new prime minister will enter Number 10 this week as the contest to replace Theresa May as Tory leader draws to a close.
Hunt calls on Johnson to match Scotland pledges in ‘union against Sturgeon’
Jeremy Hunt has called on Boris Johnson to match 10 key campaign pledges in Scotland to boost the chances of a Conservative victory at the next Holyrood election.
Johnson gives thumbs-up to Northern Powerhouse Rail but more cautious on HS2
Boris Johnson has praised plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) as “very, very exciting” but maintained the costs of the HS2 project need to be looked at.
Johnson: UK will be ‘match fit’ for a no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has pledged to get the UK “match fit for no deal” to ensure it can leave the European Union on October 31 “come what may”.
Boris Johnson warns Brussels he is not bluffing over no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has insisted he is not bluffing over his commitment to take the UK out of the European Union on October 31 – with or without a deal.