Politics

Image copyright Getty ImagesThe frontrunner in the race to be Conservative leader and prime minister, Boris Johnson, is one of the UK's most recognisable politicians. But that high profile - built up as an MP, London mayor and foreign…
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Image copyright EPAForeign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will face Boris Johnson in the run-off to become Conservative leader and prime minister. Mr Hunt oversaw the London Olympics as culture secretary and was the UK's longest-serving health…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionCheryl Gillan announces Michael Gove is voted out of the Conservative leadership race,Jeremy Hunt will face Boris Johnson in the race to be the next Tory leader and PM, after…
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Liam Fox is very relieved. The international trade secretary said he couldn't possibly contemplate two former journalists in the final. After voting for Jeremy Hunt, he told some of us gathered outside the parliamentary polling booth that…
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Michael Gove was narrowly voted out of the Conservative leadership race, with Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt now facing members who will pick a new leader. Mr Johnson came top with 160 votes from Tory MPs, followed by Mr Hunt on 77, and Mr…
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Image caption The candidates answered questions set by members of the publicThe BBC is to review whether "additional steps" should be taken when vetting guests for political debates. The broadcaster was criticised over those given a chance…
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Image copyright PA Image caption Former MP Harvey Proctor has been giving evidence as a witness in the trial of Carl BeechA former MP broke down in court as he recalled being "falsely" named a child murderer and paedophile by a man later…
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Image copyright AFP Image caption Successors to Jean-Claude Juncker (L) and Donald Tusk will take office in NovemberEU leaders are gathering in Brussels for summit talks aimed at deciding who will get the EU's top jobs and what to…
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Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove were voted through to the final round of the Tory leadership contest, with Sajid Javid eliminated in Thursday's lunchtime ballot. One more candidate will leave the contest on Thursday evening,…
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Sajid Javid has been knocked out of Tory leadership contest leaving three contenders vying for the job and to be next PM. The home secretary received 34 votes coming behind Jeremy Hunt with 59 votes. Michael Gove received 61 votes and…
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