By September 2022, Liz Truss had beaten Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race, and by October, a lettuce had beaten Liz Truss.
She became the UK’s shortest-serving Prime Minister - lasting just 45 days in office.
Two days after Truss asked the Queen’s permission to form a government, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died.
This bought her time before she had to deliver her plan of action, In the end, that came in the form of a disastrous budget that saw the value of the pound drop to an all-time low.
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The House of Commons voted 515-29 to back a key portion of The Windsor Framework, designed to resolve a trade dispute between the UK and Northern Ireland.
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The government has won support in parliament for part of its new Brexit deal, despite a rebellion from some of its own MPs and a backlash from members of the.. Sky News
Labour's John Healey says "it's another Tory turmoil day" as Rishi Sunak is planning a Cabinet reshuffle as the investigation into Dominic Raab's conduct continues. The Shadow Defence Secretary also says that Rishi Sunak has not delivered on either "integrity" or "stability". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Immigration Minister Stephen Kinnock says has called for the end of forced prepayment meters on households, adding the practice is a result of "13 years of Conservative failure". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The social care minister says it was "absolutely right the prime minister made the decision to remove him from his government". Helen Whately said Nadhim Zawawi "had really fallen short and broken the ministerial code in several ways". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
People convicted of anti-social behaviour will be ordered to repair the damage they have caused within two days of being told their punishment, under new plans. Sky News
The prime minister insists the government remains committed to HS2, despite its lengthy delays. Asked about the recent junior doctors strikes, the PM says he is "pleased" about finding a "way forward" to agreeing a settlement. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak helped out in a fish and chips shop during a visit to the Black Country Museum ahead of the Conservative Party Spring Forum in Birmingham. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow health secretary says a Labour government "wouldn't be able to offer 35%" to junior doctors and urges the BMA to negotiate on this. Wes Streeting also says Labour partially supported the Windsor Framework to ensure "Rishi Sunak wasn't held ransom by his deeply divided crack-pot party." Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departs from 10 Downing Street after meeting with Rishi Sunak this morning. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Happy Birthday,
Elton John!.
Reginald Kenneth Dwight
turns 76 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. He was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1998
and became Sir Elton John. .
2. John taught himself
how to play piano and
started at age three.
3. His stage name cam from
his two bandmates, Elton Dean
and Long John Baldry.
4. John’s single,
“Candle in the Wind 1997,”
is one of the best-selling
singles of all time.
5. He composed the music
for ‘The Lion King.’.
Happy Birthday,
Elton John!
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A Commonwealth Flag for Peace has been raised along with members' flags to mark 2023 as the Commonwealth Year of Peace. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle observed the Flag Raising Ceremony in what is the first since the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Report by WARDL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prince Edward , Is Named the New , Duke of Edinburgh.
BBC reports that King Charles
awarded the title to Prince Edward
on his youngest brother's 59th birthday.
Buckingham Palace made the
announcement on March 10.
Buckingham Palace made the
announcement on March 10.
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are
proud to continue Prince Philip's legacy of
promoting opportunities for young people of
all backgrounds to reach their full potential, Buckingham Palace, via statement.
The Duke of Edinburgh is a title that carries a strong
association with their father, Prince Philip, who held
the title for over 70 years until his death in 2021. .
Philip was awarded the title in 1947 after his marriage
to then Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
Philip was awarded the title in 1947 after his marriage
to then Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
BBC reports that Philip had wanted Edward
to take the title after his death, but
the decision was ultimately up to King Charles.
On March 10, the new Duke, along with his
wife, Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh,
will make an appearance at the Scottish capital. .
On March 10, the new Duke, along with his
wife, Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh,
will make an appearance at the Scottish capital. .
The Duke and Duchess will be attending an event
to mark the first year of the war in Ukraine.
Opponents to King Charles' decision to award
the title to his little brother include Graham Smith
of the anti-monarchy campaign group, Republic. .
Opponents to King Charles' decision to award
the title to his little brother include Graham Smith
of the anti-monarchy campaign group, Republic. .
If we're going to have such
daft titles they should be decided
by Parliament or government - and it
should not be possible for the head
of state to award his own family, Graham Smith, member of anti-monarchy group Republic, via BBC.
If we're going to have such
daft titles they should be decided
by Parliament or government - and it
should not be possible for the head
of state to award his own family, Graham Smith, member of anti-monarchy group Republic, via BBC
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Britain's Prince Harry and his wife are being evicted from their house on the Windsor Estate after abruptly leaving the royal life. Frogmore Cottage, built on the British royal family's Windsor Estate, was a wedding gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II to the ex-royal couple in 2018. According to estimates, they spent $2.9 million dollars to renovate their royal quarters.
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This Day in History:, Elizabeth Becomes Queen.
February 6, 1952.
After a long illness,
King George VI of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland died in his sleep.
Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya
at the time of her father’s death.
Groomed as a young girl to succeed her father,
she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II
on June 2, 1953, at age 27.
From the start of her reign, Elizabeth
understood the value of public relations.
She insisted that her 1953 coronation be televised,
despite objections that it would cheapen the ceremony.
Elizabeth is the 40th British monarch
since William the Conqueror.
She is a popular figure around the world.
She is only the fifth British monarch
to celebrate more than 50 years on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth is one of the world’s
wealthiest women, with
extensive real estate holdings
and art and jewelry collections
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Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove says “I don’t know what the final decision will be on where the terminus is”, as concerns grow over the HS2 high speed rail project between London and Birmingham.
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Michael Gove has commented on a video in which former Cabinet ministers Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng appear to agree to work for a fake South Korean company for £10,000 a day. Mr Gove said everyone will make up their own minds, but while MPs are able to combine their responsibilities with other roles ultimately their duty is firstly is to their constituents. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government has announced a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, including a ban on the sale of laughing gas to the public. Communities Secretary Michael Gove said police and crime commissioners would also be given the power to impose "immediate justice", so that someone caught causing damage will be doing something to make that good again within 48 hours. The plans will be formally announced in Parliament by the Home Secretary on Monday.
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Ray Liotta's Facebook account is no longer posting celeb death hoaxes and sending out weird links to fake news ... at least that's what his team's hoping, but.. TMZ.com
Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is in court denying allegations that she crashed into 76-year-old retired optometrist Terry Sanderson in 2016.
Paltrow has accused Sanderson of suing to exploit her fame for money, after it emerged that post-crash Sanderson exchanged emails with his daughter with the subject line “I’m famous… at what cost?’. His daughter, Polly Sanderson Grasham, said in testimony this week he was just making light of a serious situation. Report by Fraserr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Three Prime Ministers, two monarchs and one recession. Following a global pandemic, which immediately followed Brexit, the UK was due a quieter political year, but instead, 2022 was an absolutely..