This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-63338939

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Newspaper headlines: 'Boris v Rishi' amid 'bitter end' for Liz Truss Newspaper headlines: 'Boris v Rishi' amid 'bitter end' for Liz Truss
(about 17 hours later)
The battle to become the next prime minister after Liz Truss resigned leads most of Friday's papers. Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak led the race on Thursday night, reports the Daily Mail, with the headline "Boris v Rishi: Fight for soul of the Tories." No formal declarations had been made but the two MPs were racing ahead in terms of nominations, the paper notes.
Mr Johnson is privately encouraging Tory MPs to support him returning to Downing Street and has pledged that only he can win the Conservatives the next election, the Daily Telegraph reports. The paper says the former prime minister is also urging Mr Sunak to reach out and "get back together".
Mr Johnson was eying a political comeback on Thursday night, after Liz truss resigned, says the Sun, which leads with the headline: "Bojo: I'll be back." The paper reports that the former prime minister started a bid to get his old job back, but leadership candidates would need the support of at least 100 MPs to get to the ballot.
"Will Boris bounce back to No 10?" asks the Daily Express. The paper says ex-PM Mr Johnson is by far the favourite among grassroots Conservatives to lead the Tory party, but his supporters are fearful of a "stitch-up" to prevent his return to power.
Meanwhile, Mr Sunak has emerged as the early favourite to become the next prime minister after Ms Truss resigned on Thursday, says the Financial Times. The paper reports she was told to quit by senior party figures and said she will be remembered for a disintegrating economic policy and a disastrous slump in Tory party support.
"The bitter end" declares the Guardian. The paper says Ms Truss's resignation has triggered a Tory leadership contest with Mr Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Mr Johnson expected to battle it out to become the next prime minister. The next PM will be decided by next week, it notes.
The Metro leads with "the worst PM we've ever had" and says a bitter battle to become the next prime minister has begun. Mr Johnson, who left office on 6 September, is said to be planning a run, the paper reports.
"Gone in 44 days" reads the i as it says Ms Truss has become the shortest-serving prime minister in history. The paper reports that Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for an immediate general election, saying the country cannot have "another experiment at the top of the Tory party".
"General election now" declares the Daily Mirror in its headline. The paper writes that the British people are demanding one.
The Daily Star has confirmed that a lettuce it put out has outlasted the premiership of Ms Truss. The paper shares the headline "lettuce rejoice" alongside a picture of the vegetable with a blonde wig.
The Guardian and the i both show close-ups of Liz Truss as she made her announcement in Downing Street.The Guardian and the i both show close-ups of Liz Truss as she made her announcement in Downing Street.
The Guardian calls it "The bitter end", saying she presided over "one of the most politically turbulent and economically damaging periods in modern history".The Guardian calls it "The bitter end", saying she presided over "one of the most politically turbulent and economically damaging periods in modern history".
The i headline says simply "Gone in 44 days" - adding that Britain will have a new prime minister by next Friday - the third in seven weeks.The i headline says simply "Gone in 44 days" - adding that Britain will have a new prime minister by next Friday - the third in seven weeks.
The Metro headline calls Ms Truss "the worst PM we've ever had" - describing her time in office as "the shortest and most chaotic premiership in British history".The Metro headline calls Ms Truss "the worst PM we've ever had" - describing her time in office as "the shortest and most chaotic premiership in British history".
There's much discussion about her likely replacement.There's much discussion about her likely replacement.
The Daily Express asks: "He couldn't, could he... will Boris bounce back to Number Ten?"The Daily Express asks: "He couldn't, could he... will Boris bounce back to Number Ten?"
The paper says Mr Johnson remains the favourite among grassroots Conservatives.The paper says Mr Johnson remains the favourite among grassroots Conservatives.
The Sun describes Boris Johnson as "eyeing the mother of all comebacks" if he can get the 100 MPs he needs to back him as a leadership candidate.The Sun describes Boris Johnson as "eyeing the mother of all comebacks" if he can get the 100 MPs he needs to back him as a leadership candidate.
But it goes on to say his backers fear a "stop BoJo stitch-up" to prevent his return to power.But it goes on to say his backers fear a "stop BoJo stitch-up" to prevent his return to power.
Sign up for a morning briefing direct to your inbox.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Mr Johnson has told his party that only he can save them from "election wipe-out".According to the Daily Telegraph, Mr Johnson has told his party that only he can save them from "election wipe-out".
The paper also says he has asked his rival Rishi Sunak to reach out and "get back together" - a move it describes as "a remarkable olive branch after their public falling out at the top of government".The paper also says he has asked his rival Rishi Sunak to reach out and "get back together" - a move it describes as "a remarkable olive branch after their public falling out at the top of government".
The Daily Mail doesn't see the pair working together.The Daily Mail doesn't see the pair working together.
It sets out the succession race as "Boris v Rishi" - calling it a "fight for the soul of the Tories".It sets out the succession race as "Boris v Rishi" - calling it a "fight for the soul of the Tories".
The Mail says both men are racing ahead in terms of nominations.The Mail says both men are racing ahead in terms of nominations.
The Times predicts it will be a three-horse race - with Penny Mordaunt the other contender.The Times predicts it will be a three-horse race - with Penny Mordaunt the other contender.
The Daily Mirror doesn't discuss the leadership candidates on its front page.The Daily Mirror doesn't discuss the leadership candidates on its front page.
It's filled with the words "general election now" which it says is the demand of the British people.It's filled with the words "general election now" which it says is the demand of the British people.
Associate editor Kevin Maguire argues that "democracy isn't a game of pass the parcel played exclusively by the Conservative Party".Associate editor Kevin Maguire argues that "democracy isn't a game of pass the parcel played exclusively by the Conservative Party".
He says imposing a third prime minister in less than two months would be "Tory tinpot tyranny". He ends with a call for Britons to "take to the streets" if the Tories resist a general election.He says imposing a third prime minister in less than two months would be "Tory tinpot tyranny". He ends with a call for Britons to "take to the streets" if the Tories resist a general election.
The Financial Times' editorial also argues that the British people "deserve" a general election. It says Liz Truss's short premiership "trashed not only the UK's economic standing but also its reputation for political stability".The Financial Times' editorial also argues that the British people "deserve" a general election. It says Liz Truss's short premiership "trashed not only the UK's economic standing but also its reputation for political stability".
It describes the possible return of Boris Johnson as "farcical" and goes on to say: "The Tory party has shown itself inept, riven with factionalism, contemptuous of the rule of law and exhausted of credible economic ideas."It describes the possible return of Boris Johnson as "farcical" and goes on to say: "The Tory party has shown itself inept, riven with factionalism, contemptuous of the rule of law and exhausted of credible economic ideas."
The Financial Times concludes that "the only thing that unites Conservative MPs is the fear of a general election".The Financial Times concludes that "the only thing that unites Conservative MPs is the fear of a general election".
And the Daily Star puts its now famous lettuce on the front page, and celebrates that it has outlasted "wilting" Liz Truss.And the Daily Star puts its now famous lettuce on the front page, and celebrates that it has outlasted "wilting" Liz Truss.
The paper claims the world has been watching whether its plucky "green hero" would last longer than her grip on power. Its headline is "Lettuce Rejoice".The paper claims the world has been watching whether its plucky "green hero" would last longer than her grip on power. Its headline is "Lettuce Rejoice".
COLLEAGUE, LOVER OR ENEMY?: Watch the second series of drama Industry on BBC iPlayer
FROM MOUNTAIN BIKING TO KAYAKING...: This is Scotland's thriving adventure sports scene!