Robert Jenrick becomes the third confirmed Tory leader candidate claiming he already has 10 MP backers needed to stand - as jockeying gears up with Tom Tugendhat wooing the Right and Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman among SEVEN readying bid

Robert Jenrick is set to hand his nominations to the powerful 1922 Committee this morning, insisting he can win back voters from Reform.

Robert Jenrick becomes the third confirmed Tory leader candidate claiming he already has 10 MP backers needed to stand - as jockeying gears up with Tom Tugendhat wooing the Right and Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman among SEVEN readying bid

Robert Jenrick is set to hand his nominations to the powerful 1922 Committee this morning, insisting he can win back voters from Reform.

Robert Jenrick becomes the third confirmed Tory leader candidate claiming he already has 10 MP backers needed to stand - as jockeying gears up with Tom Tugendhat wooing the Right and Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman among SEVEN readying bid

Robert Jenrick is set to hand his nominations to the powerful 1922 Committee this morning, insisting he can win back voters from Reform.

Tories swipe that Rishi Sunak is already 'phoning it in' and 'dreaming about moving to California' after low-key PMQs performance... with THREE MONTHS and a Budget to go before he is replaced as Tory leader

Rishi Sunak seemed to take a deliberately low-key approach during his first weekly clash with Keir Starmer this afternoon.

How many more will join Tory leader race? Priti Patel set to declare after James Cleverly said he is standing - with half-a-dozen more waiting in the wings

Priti Patel is expected to throw her hat into the ring to succeed Rishi Sunak as nominations open this evening.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges 'international students are welcome in the UK' after Rishi Sunak's crackdown on foreign student visas

The secretary of state sought to soothe concerns on campuses that the previous government's plans for a crackdown on foreign student visas could hit university coffers

James Cleverly becomes first MP to announce he will run for the Tory leadership in glossy new video

James Cleverly has become the first Tory MP to announce he will run for the Tory leadership .

Greenpeace activists were 'reckless' when they climbed onto roof of Rishi Sunak's constituency home in anti-oil protest, court hears

Amy Rugg-Easey, 33, Alexandra Wilson, 32, Mathieu Soete, 38, and Michael Grant, 64, are on trial over the demonstration.

James Cleverly, Suella Braverman, Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, Priti Patel and Tom Tugendhat circle as details of Tory leadership timetable are revealed - with Rishi Sunak set to be replaced on November 2

James Cleverly swiped at rival Suella Braverman for 'factionalising' the party this morning as he indicated he is likely to stand.

Tories welcome long leadership contest to replace Rishi Sunak saying their appointment on November 2 will help them find the right person

A 'compromise' plan was drawn up by the 1922 committee which will see a new leader to replace Rishi Sunak (pictured) announced on November 2.

The latest sign hybrid working is here to stay? Study reveals nine in ten chief executives regularly WFH amid Labour's plans for a 'skivers' charter'

A study has revealed nine in ten chief executives regularly work from home despite companies trying to force workers back to their desks.

Mel Stride becomes the latest Tory to throw his hat into ring for leadership battle as right-wingers lash out at 'centrist cranks'

Mel Stride boasted that his TV interviews during the disastrous election campaign had 'cut through' with voters.

Jeremy Hunt slaps down Suella Braverman for 'cranks' attack on Tory  moderates saying elections are 'always won from the centre ground' and party must take its time in choosing a new leader

Shadow chancellor Mr Hunt warned that elections are 'always won from the centre ground' after the former Home Secretary launched an astonishing attack on party  moderates.

Tory leadership contest is plunged into chaos as party grandees fail to agree a timetable to replace Rishi Sunak

Officials on the Conservative Party Board met Bob Blackman, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, yesterday.

Alarm at Labour's 'WFH charter for idlers': Businesses and Tories warn workers' rights overhaul risks lower productivity and mass job losses with firms going bust due to 'red tape'

Keir Starmer has been warned the radical overhaul of employment rights featured in his first legislative package risks mass job losses and firms going bust.

Labour warned that French-style overhaul of workers' rights that gives immediate access to flexible working, sick leave and dismissal protection could end up costing jobs because employers will be wary of costly litigation

The King's Speech included a vow to give employees a right to flexible working from 'day one', as well as immediate access to sickness and parental leave.

Extra union power! WFH for all! Easier strikes! How WILL Starmer's new 'red revolution' burdens on firms ever help Britain grow?

Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to 'unlock growth and take the brakes off Britain'. But the Prime Minister was warned that a radical package of employment rights could have the opposite effect.

Ex-PM Liz Truss wins minor victory after Government King's Speech document which blasts her 'disastrous' 2022 mini-Budget is amended before Rishi Sunak also joked about her 'untenable' premiership

The former prime minister, who lost her seat in the General Election , accused officials of breaching the civil service code today by showing political bias.

Chatty, good-natured... even DELIGHTED to be in one another's company: How once frosty rivals Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak put 'point-scoring' to one side at State Opening

While onlookers might assume their friendly demeanor was just a performance, behavioural guru Judi James said their body language suggested otherwise.

Keep your friends close... Former foes Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak put on show of bromance as they walk side-by-side for the King's Speech - before Labour roll back Tory flagship policies

The pair were seen exchanging small talk during the traditional procession from the Commons to the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament.