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Added on the 07/07/2022 14:54:15 - Copyright : France 24 EN
A Conservative MP announces that six candidates remain in the running to replace UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson after a first round of voting, with finance minister Nadhim Zahawi and former foreign minister Jeremy Hunt eliminated. IMAGES
British Prime minister Boris Johnson arrives at the Manchester central convention centre on the second day of the Conservative party's annual conference, as he faces allegations that he made unwanted sexual advances towards two women 20 years ago. IMAGES
Boris Johnson leaves a public inquiry into his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic after attending the first of two gruelling days in the witness box. The former British prime minister apologised for "the pain and the loss and the suffering" caused by the pandemic but defended his government. Johnson has faced a barrage of criticism from former aides for alleged indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the crisis. IMAGES
Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home as he readies himself to re-enter the bear pit of parliamentary inquisition for a grilling about "Partygate" that could decide his political future. Voters' anger at the scandal about serial partying at Downing Street, in breach of Covid lockdown laws, was one backdrop to the collapse of his government in a wave of ministerial resignations. IMAGES
British politician Rishi Sunak is elected Conservative leader and will become the next prime minister, announces senior backbencher Graham Brady, after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure the necessary 100 nominations from her fellow MPs. SOUNDBITE
Under-fire Prime Minister Liz Truss vows to get the UK "through the tempest" in her keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. SOUNDBITE
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