No 10 admits it spoke to The Times before Carrie Johnson story was pulled

Boris Johnson: New PM will continue helping most vulnerable

Boris Johnson says whoever replaces him as Prime Minister will "continue to have the fiscal fire power and headroom" to help the most vulnerable households during the cost-of-living crisis. The outgoing Conservative Party leader spoke at an awards ceremony in the Downing Street garden, in one of his first appearances since his resignation. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Truss 'determined to reform the economy' to avoid recession

Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has said she is "determined to reform the economy and keep taxes low", as she vowed to reverse the National Insurance hike introduced under Boris Johnson. "The most important thing is getting the economy going so we avoid a recession and the business-as-usual policies aren't working. We need to do more," she said. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour defends Starmer over code breaches

Labour frontbencher Jonathan Ashworth has leapt to Sir Keir Starmer's defence, after the party leader was found to have breached the MP's code of conduct by failing to register eight separate interests on time. The shadow work and pensions secretary said: "The commissioner herself has said these were minor or inadvertent … it was not lying about something or trying to cover something up - that's what Boris Johnson did." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cabinet ministers arrive at Downing St

Ministers arrive at 10 Downing Steet for a cabinet meeting, including Liz Truss MP, Grant Shapps MP. Nadhim Zahawi MP and others vying for the prime minister's job, Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Boris Johnson Faces Crisis As Top UK Ministers Quit

Boris Johnson Faces Crisis , As Top UK Ministers Quit. The embattled British prime minister remained defiant despite the resignations and renewed calls for him to step down. Frankly the job of the prime minister in difficult circumstances, when he’s been given a colossal mandate, is to keep going, Boris Johnson, via AP. In addition to the U.K. Treasury chief and Health Secretary, a number of other officials have resigned. Former U.K. Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak penned a letter to Johnson explaining his decision to resign. The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. … I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning, Rishi Sunak, U.K. Treasury Chief, via AP. Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid also explained his decision in a letter, stating that the Conservative Party needs "humility, grip and a new direction.". It is clear this situation will not change under your leadership, Sajid Javid, Health Secretary, via AP. Former International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell, a Conservative, criticized Johnson in a recent BBC interview. It’s a bit like the death of Rasputin. He’s been poisoned, stabbed, he’s been shot, his body’s been dumped in a freezing river and still he lives, Andrew Mitchell, Former International Development Secretary, via AP. But this is an abnormal prime minister, a brilliantly charismatic, very funny, very amusing, big, big character. , Andrew Mitchell, Former International Development Secretary, via AP. But I’m afraid he has neither the character nor the temperament to be our prime minister, Andrew Mitchell, Former International Development Secretary, via AP. More junior members who have resigned also criticized Johnson's "character.". The problem is character and integrity in Downing Street, and I think that people in the Conservative party and people in the country know that, Bim Afolami, Former Conservative Party Vice Chairman, via AP

Rees-Mogg and Malthouse challenged on PM’s leadership

Policing minister Kit Malthouse and Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg are quizzed about the prime minister’s leadership as they arrive for a cabinet meeting at Downing Street. It has emerged that Boris Johnson was briefed about Chris Pincher’s conduct as a foreign office minister in 2019 despite repeated denials from Number 10 that the prime minister was aware of any formal complaint made against Mr Pincher. The MP for Tamworth resigned as deputy chief whip last week over allegations that he "groped" two men in a private members' club. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Anglican Bishops call on government to reverse Rwanda policy

The Bishop of Southwark Christopher Chessun calls on the "elected government" to show the same "compassion" to asylum seekers and refugees exhibited by the Church of England and reverse their Rwanda policy. He is just one of the Anglican Bishops who have signed a letter to The Times saying the policy of deporting migrants to Rwanda should "shame us as a nation". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Is Chequers wedding party keeping Boris in No 10?

Boris Johnson is clinging on as caretaker prime minister until his replacement is found - and there’s a lot of speculation why. It is understood he wanted to stick around so he and Carrie Johnson could have a big wedding party at Chequers. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Carrie Johnson and baby Romy watch on as PM resigns

Carrie Johnson and her daughter Romy came out to support Boris Johnson as he delivered his resignation speech. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Boris Johnson amongst guests arriving for CHOGM banquet

Boris and Carrie Johnson, along with other leaders, have arrived for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Banquet in Kigali. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn