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Here’s who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister
A number of Conservative MPs are reportedly gearing up to be the country’s next leader…
Liz Truss resigned as prime minister this afternoon, making her the shortest serving leader in British history with just forty-five days in office under her belt.
Despite there being numerous calls for a general election – namely by opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer – the chairman of the Tory 1922 Committee Sir Graham Grady says he expects to see a new Conservative leader in place by next Friday (October 28th).
There are a number of hopeful candidates expected to replace Truss in her role as PM; here are some of the favourites, according to Odds Checker.
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Rishi Sunak 13/8
The former chancellor, who was runner-up to Truss in the Tory leadership race six weeks ago, is one of the favourites to become the next prime minister.
Sunak previously warned Truss that her tax-cutting plans would send the economy plummeting, accusing her of ‘fairytale economics’ as she promised unfunded tax cuts.
He won every voting round among MPs in the Tory leadership race, though his ability to unite the party was questioned as a result of the role he played in former PM Boris Johnson’s resignation earlier this year.
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Penny Mordaunt 9/2
The leader of the Commons and former defence secretary came in third place behind Sunak in this year’s Tory leadership race before she backed Truss’s bid, making her one of the more popular candidates for PM.
However, she did cause a stir at the Tory conference earlier this month when she said the party’s ‘comms is s***’.
In text messages leaked to Sky News, Tory MP Crispin Blunt was seen throwing his support behind Mordaunt and Sunak, with him writing: “Step forward Rishi and Penny, with our support and encouragement in the interests of us all.”
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Ben Wallace 6/1
The defence secretary and former soldier remained neutral in the Tory leadership race before eventually backing Truss.
However, there are doubts as to whether Wallace would even want to run for PM, with him recently telling The Times that he wants to remain in his post amid speculation he could be a unity candidate to become leader.
Wallace, who has been applauded for his response to the war in Ukraine, said: “The public wants stability and security and if the government fails to deliver that then they will send us into opposition.”
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Suella Braverman 40/1
Braverman’s declaration to run for Conservative party leader over the summer and her resignation as home secretary last night has made her a contender to be Britain’s next PM.
Following her resignation last night, which came as a result of her sharing secure information through a private email, Braverman lashed out at Truss’s ‘tumultuous’ leadership, and accused the government of ‘breaking key pledges’.
However, Braverman hasn’t been without her controversy, with her previously accusing the Tory critics who forced Truss into U-turning over her income tax plans of a ‘coup’.
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Boris Johnson 14/1
Quite remarkably, there are high expectations for former PM Boris Johnson to run for the leadership once again after he was forced to resign following the lockdown ‘partygate’ scandal in Number 10 just three months ago.
According to reports, a number of Tory MPs – Nadine Dorries included – are openly suggesting that the party asks Johnson to make a ‘sensational’ return to Downing Street.
When Johnson resigned, he compared himself to Roman statesman Cincinnatus, who battled against invasion before returning to his farm. According to tradition, Cincinnatus later returned to serve a second term.
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Jeremy Hunt 7/2
The newly-elected Chancellor of the Exchequer is now regarded as one of the most powerful figures in government, and has twice unsuccessfully tried to become Tory leader.
Hunt was in the final two contenders to be Tory leader in 2019 – but lost to Boris Johnson by 66% to 34% in the members’ vote.
MP Crispin Blunt has said Hunt should be the party’s next leader, saying:”Jeremy Hunt has in a few short days impressively exercised his known personal qualities and has made the first critical contribution to restoring the primacy of serving the national interest. He should complete this work as our next prime minister.”
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
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Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
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Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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