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UK PM race most diverse in history, two British Indians on shortlist

As the race to replace Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister just officially begun, it has already made history for its diverse line-up of candidates, including two British Indians

Former FM Rishi Sunak hits threshold for UK PM race as nominations open

Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak emerged as one of the early candidates to hit the threshold of 20 supporting Conservative Party members of Parliament for his British prime minister nomination

UK's new PM to be announced on September 5 after Boris Johnson resigns

The 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs set out the timetable and rules of play for the elections, which will officially open and also close for nominations on Tuesday

'Won't damage their chances,' says Boris Johnson on UK PM candidates

Outgoing British PM Johnson said on Monday that he would not want to damage the chances of any of the candidates in the leadership race to succeed him at 10 Downing Street by endorsing a favourite.

Candidates jostle to replace UK PM Boris Johnson in packed race

Nine candidates have launched campaigns to be next PM; new leader should be in place by Sept. 5, party officer says

'To make the right decisions': Rishi Sunak bids to replace PM Johnson

Rishi Sunak became hugely popular during the pandemic after crafting a massive package worth tens of billions of pounds to help businesses and workers

What's next for UK? Boris Johnson quits as PM, but not gone yet

Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt. But he remains Britain's prime minister for now while a successor is chosen. With British politics in turmoil, here's a look at what will happen next: WHY IS BORIS JOHNSON RESIGNING? Johnson's resignation on Thursday comes after he weathered numerous scandals during a tumultuous three years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics. He survived a no-confidence vote last month. But recent revelations that Johnson knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a lawmaker before he promoted the man to a senior position in his government led to Johnson's resignation. SO IS JOHNSON STILL PRIME MINISTER? Yes, for now. His resignation, which came after dozens of ministers quit his government in protest, sparks a party contest to replace him as leader. All Conservative lawmakers are eligible to run, and party officials could open the

Indian-origin Braverman early contender for UK PM race as Johnson quits

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister

Defiant British PM Johnson vows to 'keep going' amid flurry of resignations

A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday vowed to "keep going" as he appeared before a hostile crowd of parliamentarians

UK political crisis deepens as PM Johnson's leadership hangs in the balance

For British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, this year has been about firefighting one crisis after the next as he once again faces a hostile crowd in the House of Commons on Wednesday. It follows a night of turmoil after his former close ally, Rishi Sunak, resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer without mincing his words about the failing levels of competency within the government. He was joined by another senior minister, Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who stormed out as Chancellor over two years ago under Johnson's leadership but was brought back into the fold. There is no doubt that the latest developments reflect a deepening political crisis for the Conservative Party government and most believe it is a question of when rather than if Johnson, 58, will be replaced by a new leader. There is a general view that he will have to be taken out kicking and screaming, and has no plans to make a quiet exit. The Tory party has already tried once to unseat Johnson as its leader, with a vote o

UK government faces new boozy scandal as deputy whip Pincher resigns

Britain's government is facing another boozy scandal after the deputy chief whip resigned from his post following a drunken incident this week, with PM Boris Johnson facing calls to expel him

British PM Boris Johnson back in office after minor sinus surgery

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had an operation on his sinuses under general anaesthetic on Monday, his office said. Johnson's spokesman, Max Blain, said the prime minister was back at his 10 Downing Street home and resting after the routine procedure. He said the operation had been scheduled in advance and was performed by medics working for the state-funded National Health Service at a London hospital. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab filled in for Johnson during the operation. Johnson was hospitalised in intensive care with the coronavirus in April 2020. Blain said Monday's procedure was unrelated to COVID-19. Johnson, 58, is due to travel to a Commonwealth conference in Rwanda later this week and to attend Group of Seven and NATO summits later this month.

Johnson's ethics adviser says UK PM has put him in 'odious' position

"A deliberate breach, or even an intention to do so, would be to suspend the provisions of the code to suit a political end," Geidt said in his letter to the PM. "I can have no part in this."

UK PM Johnson seeks to rally his party after surviving leadership test

This is a government that delivers on what the people of this country care about most, Johnson, 57, said in a statement from Downing Street on Tuesday.

British PM Johnson arrives in India, given grand welcome in Ahmedabad

Johnson was received at the Ahmedabad airport by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat

British Prime Minister to discuss energy security with UAE, Saudi leaders

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will discuss energy security during a visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia in connection with Russia's special operation in Ukraine, British government said on Wednesday

British PM Boris Johnson to visit Saudi Arabia for oil supply talks

Johnson will also use the trip to press Saudi Arabia to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a Foreign Office official said Tuesday

UK PM Boris Johnson vows to 'hobble' Russian economy in TV address

Johnson declared that a vast invasion is underway by land by sea and by air as innumerable missiles and bombs have been raining down on innocent people

UK to soon provide Ukraine with new package of military assistance: Johnson

According to the prime minister, the new package will include "lethal aid" in the form of defensive weapons and non-lethal aid

Britain sanctions five Russian banks, three high-net worth individuals

Britain has threatened to cut off Russian companies' access to US dollars and British pounds, blocking them from raising capital in London