Independent

As The Independent highlights, 400,000 people have signed up to campaign for a general election now.

As both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak seek to become the next prime minister, hopes for unity among the Tory party are fading.

At least 250,000 people have now endorsed a campaign organized by The Independent to let the public choose the next prime minister.

Taking issue with Liz Truss’ economic policy and losing her credibility, the Independent calls for a general election now.

The Independent reports that Jeremy Hunt refused to commit to maintaining the “triple lock” protection for state pensions.