Boris Johnson replacement vote ousts Badenoch

Published

4 years ago

July 20, 2022

Kemi Badenoch is ousted as the Tories cast their second-last round of votes to replace Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister

Rishi Sunak emerged once again as the Tory parliamentary party favourite as the voting rounds near and end as Conservatives replace Boris Johnson.

Kemi Badenoch – a wildcard entrant who was a relative unknown outside of Westminster circles, was eliminated.

I’m grateful to my colleagues and the party members who have supported me.

This campaign began less than two weeks ago. What we’ve achieved demonstrates the level of support for our vision of change for our country and for the Conservative Party.

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— Kemi Badenoch (@KemiBadenoch) July 19, 2022

This leaves Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt remaining.

LIZ TRUSS, THE UK FOREIGN SECRETARY, IS BEING BACKED BY THE RIGHT WING OF THE CONSERVATIVES TO REPLACE BORIS JOHNSON AS PM

There is only one more party vote to take place, which will see one of the remaining three contestants being ousted.

PENNY MORDAUNT, WHO WAS THE UK’S FIRST FEMALE DEFENCE SECRETARY IN 2019

After that, the final two will face a postal ballot of the entire UK Conservative membership.

RISHI SUNAK, FORMER UK CHANCELLOR AND CURRENT FRONTRUNNER AMONG PARLIAMENTARY TORIES AS THEY VOTE TO REPLACE BORIS JOHNSON

An estimated 160,000 members will vote and the winner of the final two candidates will become the Tory leader.

They will move into Number 10 Downing Street and take over from Boris Johnson on September 5th as prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Iran live updates: Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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11 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Published

11 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

Published

11 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

#Trump #Iran #MiddleEast

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