2022-10-21
i Front Page 21st of October 2022
By next Friday, Britain will have a new prime minister, the third in just seven weeks.
By next Friday, Britain will have a new prime minister, the third in just seven weeks.
After Liz Truss resigned, the Metro reports that a bitter battle has begun to become the next prime minister.
The Financial Times reports that Rishi Sunak is the early favourite to replace Liz Truss after she resigned just 44 days into her position as prime minister.
As a result of Liz Truss’ resignation, the Daily Mirror states: “The British people demand a general election now.”.
As the home secretary quits and MPs scuffle in the lobby, The Daily Express calls the day’s political events “beyond belief”.
Suella Braverman was sacked by Liz Truss, contrary to earlier reports that she had resigned.
A “day of political upheaval and chaotic scenes” followed the resignation of the home secretary, The Daily Telegraph reported.
A 90-minute shouting match ensued between Suella Braverman and Prime Minister Liz Truss, according to the Daily Mail.
The Daily Mirror calls today’s events “utter chaos”.