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Eight MPs shortlisted to become Britain’s new leader

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2 years ago

July 13, 2022

Simon Anderson

Eight Conservative MPs made the cut and onto the shortlist as the party races to replace Boris Johnson and install a new leader

Eight conservative members of parliament made it past the first hurdle – getting onto the shortlist.

The crowded field meant the committee overseeing the voting process had to narrow the herd fast.

From 11 initial candidates before today, Savid Javid and Grant Shapps dropped out ahead of the deadline – presumably because they had already canvassed they wouldn’t receive the required backing of at least 20 colleagues.

So too did Rehman Chishti – a wildcard entrant with no major public profile before he threw his hat in the ring.

Those remaining face their first round on Wednesday.

Progressive rounds of voting will automatically knock out whichever candidates don’t meet an ever-increasing benchmark.

The candidates who received the strongest backing ahead of today’s shortlist were Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt.

As of now, they face the strongest chances of making it to subsequent rounds.

The remaining five face tougher odds

Kemi Badenoch

Nadhim Zahawi

Jeremy Hunt

Tom Tughendhat

Suella Braverman

Boris Johnson will remain interim prime minister until September 5

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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10 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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14 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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20 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending