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Rishi Sunak declared Britain’s next prime minister
Rishi Sunak has been announced as the UK's next prime minister.


‘I think we’ve had enough of Boris Johnson for quite a while’ – Tory MP Andrew Bridgen
We were joined by Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen, who is supporting Rishi Sunak.


Rishi Sunak stands for PM as Johnson seeks support
Rishi Sunak has finally declared what many already suspected - that he is standing to become the next Prime Minister.


‘Classical music will prosper when it lives within other genres’ – Cellist Abel Selaocoe
The musician works towards combining African and classical music on a world stage - often improvising, often using his own voice as an instrument.


Public ‘need solutions… Rishi Sunak has those solutions’ -Tory MP Huw Merriman
We were joined by Conservative MP Huw Merriman, who is backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership.


Tory leadership: Boris Johnson camp claims 100 MPs backing
Those supporting Boris Johnson claim he has met the threshold, but not all have made themselves publicly known.


Care Quality Commission: People’s health at risk by ‘gridlocked’ health system
People's health is being put at risk by a “gridlocked” health and social care system - where people struggle to access services and become stuck in hospital because of a lack of support in the community.


Labour MP Christian Matheson resigns after report upheld sexual misconduct allegations
Labour MP Christian Matheson has resigned after a parliamentary report found he made "unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances" towards a junior member of staff.


Johnson, Sunak or Mordaunt? What their supporters say
We speak to Conservative MPs who have come out for their respective candidates - Peter Bone who has come out in favour of Boris Johnson; Laura Farris who is backing Rishi Sunak; and Bob Seely who is supporting Penny Mordaunt.


What do Tory voters in red wall seats think of successors to Liz Truss?
While the Tories wrangle with their second leadership contest in seven weeks, polling in former Labour areas is not in their favour. 


How have Tory voters reacted to Truss’ resignation – and who do they want as new PM?
We discuss the potential successors to Liz Truss with Conservative voters in Maidstone.


Who will replace Liz Truss as PM?
It may feel familiar but this episode of Who Wants to Be Prime Minister has one major difference - the former PM has made a shock return.


Chelsea Manning on being a whistleblower, the UK trans debate and JK Rowling
It was the largest data leak in US military history, sending shockwaves across the world and propelling Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange to global prominence. 


Politics Debate: What next for the UK after Liz Truss?
Sonia Sodha writes for The Observer and was also an advisor to Ed Miliband during his time as Labour leader. 


Call for new offence for failure to report child abuse
The sexual abuse of children is an “epidemic that leaves tens of thousands of victims in its poisonous wake”, according to a seven-year inquiry into institutional failings in England and Wales. 



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