Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have given a full-throated commitment to "levelling up" the North, amid a tense Tory leadership debate.
Is it time for Boris Johnson to resign?
06.07.2022 - 15:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A host of resignations in the wake of the Chris Pincher story have sent shockwaves throughout Downing Street, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson experiencing yet more pressure.
The two standout resignations have been key cabinet members Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, with the chancellor and health secretary both announcing their resignations last night (July 5).
With the microscope firmly over Johnson after yet another tumultuous few days, we want to know your thoughts on whether it's time for the PM to resign.
READ MORE:LIVE: Boris Johnson in desperate bid to save his premiership as he's rocked with more resignations - latest updates
The latest scandal has seen news emerge that the PM was aware of the allegations of groping against former deputy chief whip Pincher before his re-appointment to the whip office in February 2022.
Pincher resigned from the position at the end of June, before a Number 10 spokesperson claimed that the PM had not been aware of the allegations at the time of promoting him.
But as more allegations against Pincher followed over the next few days, Number 10 subsequently acknowledged that the PM had in fact been aware of the allegations at the time of Pincher's promotion.
With resignations now sweeping throughout the government, we want to know if you think Johnson should be next.
You can share your thoughts in our survey below, or via this link if it isn't displaying.
You can also tell us what you think in our comments section.
READ NEXT:
'It's time to go' - Greater Manchester MPs react to shock double Cabinet resignation with message for Boris Johnson
What happens if Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister
Putin has 'small man syndrome' minister says after PM claims Ukraine war would
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.07.2022 / 18:13
The UK cities bidding to host Eurovision in 2023 and where contest has been held before
A number of UK cities have offered to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 after it was confirmed that next year's competition will take place here instead of in Ukraine. It comes after bosses decided that the wartorn nation would be unable to host the event following their win this year.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.07.2022 / 13:09
ITV Good Morning Britain viewers distracted by strange detail as Edwina Currie backs Boris Johnson
Viewers who tuned into Good Morning Britain on Monday (July 25) were taken aback by a strange detail they spotted during an interview on the ITV breakfast show. Former Labour politician Ed Balls and presenter Charlotte Hawkins were back at the helm of the TV programme bringing viewers the latest headlines.
deadline.com
21.07.2022 / 11:57
As Race To Replace Boris Johnson Moves Up A Gear, BBC & Channel 4 Focus Turns To Rishi Sunak & Liz Truss’s Record On Public Broadcasting – Analysis
With the race to replace Boris Johnson as next UK Prime Minister now down to the final two, bosses at BBC New Broadcasting House and Channel 4 Horseferry Road will be examining former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss’s record on public broadcasting in minute detail.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.07.2022 / 18:43
When will the next Prime Minister be decided? Here's when Boris Johnson will formally resign
The next Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader will be announced on September 5. The new leader will be revealed as MPs return to parliament following the summer recess.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.07.2022 / 16:09
"Hasta la vista baby": Boris Johnson gets standing ovation at final PMQs after being dubbed a “complete bull******”
Boris Johnson channelled Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger at his final PMQs, signing off with a "'hasta la vista baby" as Tory MPs whooped and clapped.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.07.2022 / 15:55
Boris Johnson attacks Rishi Sunak as he uses final PMQs to back Liz Truss on tax cuts
Boris Johnson has bowed out of the Commons by aiming a dig at former chancellor Rishi Sunak who he believes betrayed him.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.07.2022 / 16:31
Scottish Government blasted over transparency and delays in answering questions
The Scottish Government has been accused of showing “contempt for transparency” over its Freedom of Information (FOI) responses.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.07.2022 / 13:41
Alister Jack 'regrets' that Boris Johnson no longer in Downing Street
Boris Johnson’s only remaining Scottish Tory ally has said he his sorry to see his “friend” leave Downing Street.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.07.2022 / 12:13
Tory leadership candidates face off in ITV debate tonight ahead of next round of voting
Five Conservative leadership hopefuls are set to face each other in the second live television debate on Sunday night ahead of another round of voting on Monday.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.07.2022 / 00:57
A legacy of broken promises: What Boris Johnson's tenure meant for Greater Manchester - and where we go from here
In July 2019, just four days after taking office, Boris Johnson took to a podium at the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester to make a series of bold promises. As had been the case during a bombastic election campaign - which won over some of the region’s key 'red wall' constituencies - the pledges came thick and fast.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.07.2022 / 17:57
Waxwork of Boris Johnson appears in street... outside a Job Centre
A wax figure of Boris Johnson has appeared outside a Job Centre as the Prime Minister resigned as Tory leader.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.07.2022 / 15:11
Andy Burnham says Boris Johnson should go now and let Dominic Raab take over
Andy Burnham has said that Boris Johnson should resign as Prime Minister right now and let his deputy Dominic Raab take over for the next few weeks. The Greater Manchester mayor said the PM's proposal to stay in power until the autumn is not 'tenable' and he should step down immediately.
deadline.com
07.07.2022 / 15:11
Boris Johnson Resigns: Timetable For Appointment Of New UK Prime Minister To Be Unveiled Next Week, As UK PM Says: “In Politics, No One Is Indispensable”
A timetable for Boris Johnson’s replacement will be announced next week, as the embattled PM delivers his resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street, stating: “In politics, no one is indispensable.”
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.07.2022 / 15:11
''Good riddance": Manchester doesn’t mourn Boris - but who replaces him?
Manchester greeted the news that after three years — beset by scandal and controversy — Boris Johnson is resigning as Prime Minister with a clear message: Good riddance.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.07.2022 / 16:01
Boris Johnson plans to 'hang on in there' despite ministerial walk out
Boris Johnson has said he intends to "hang on in there", despite multiple resignations and open Tory revolt over his leadership.