Conservative leadership election

Exposing the Influence: Rupert Murdoch’s Team Urges Rishi Sunak to Stay Strong Amid Partygate Controversy

Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, had contemplated resigning after being fined for violating lockdown rules. However, executives at Rupert Murdoch’s organization intervened and convinced him to remain in his position. On April 12 of the previous year, Mr. Sunak was fined for attending a birthday gathering for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was also fined …

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Boris’s Moment of Triumph Marred by the End of Plan B

A recent series of events, including Conservative defections, public denouncements, and revelations from Dominic Cummings, have made for a challenging week for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. However, when it comes to handling the Covid-19 pandemic, Johnson has received validation, according to Allison Pearson, a columnist for The Telegraph and co-host of the podcast, “Planet Normal.” …

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