Former Tory leadership contender Hancock backs Johnson to be next PM
Boris Johnson’s hopes of winning the Tory leadership race have been given a boost after former rival Matt Hancock backed him to be the next prime minister.
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Health Secretary orders NHS food review after listeria outbreak
A “root and branch” review of NHS food has been ordered by the Health Secretary after two more patient deaths were linked to a listeria outbreak.
Matt Hancock withdraws from Tory leadership race
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has withdrawn from the Tory leadership race as candidates seek a way to defeat front-runner Boris Johnson.
Hancock would risk Commons showdown over his Brexit plan
Matt Hancock would put his premiership on the line within days of entering Number 10 by putting his Brexit plan to the Commons.
Gove issues attack on Johnson as 10 Tory leadership candidates nominated
Michael Gove has issued a personal attack on his Tory leadership rival Boris Johnson in a bid to move attention away from his cocaine admission, as 10 candidates were nominated to go through to the first round of voting.
Ten MPs enter first round of voting in Tory leadership race as Gyimah quits
Ten candidates have secured the necessary nominations to enter the first round of voting in the Tory leadership race.
Jeremy Hunt’s leadership campaign bolstered as rivals set out their stalls
Jeremy Hunt’s campaign to become the next prime minister has been bolstered by the backing of two Cabinet ministers, as he and his rivals set out their leadership visions.
Hancock pledges increased living wage in ‘fresh start’ for the UK
Tory leadership contender Matt Hancock has pledged to increase the national living wage to more than £10 an hour.
Tory leadership contest formally begins with Gove under pressure
The battle for Number 10 has officially begun, with candidates to be the next prime minister launching their campaigns.
Tory leadership hopeful Hancock vows to boost national living wage
Conservative Party leadership contender Matt Hancock has pledged to increase the national living wage to more than £10 an hour.
Gove insists he is ‘ready to be PM’ despite cocaine row
Michael Gove was battling to stay in the Tory leadership contest after his admission of cocaine use led to calls to withdraw.