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Newspaper headlines: 'Boris quits race' and 'Sunak set for power' Newspaper headlines: 'Boris quits race' and 'Sunak set for power'
(about 17 hours later)
The majority of Monday's newspapers lead with the news that Boris Johnson has ruled himself out of the Conservative leadership race. The Daily Express says that Rishi Sunak is set to be crowned the next prime minister after Johnson conceded he would not be able to unite the party to "govern effectively".
The Guardian also leads with the former-PM pulling out of the race as more senior party figures cautioned that a Johnson comeback would lead to chaos and an early election. The paper says Johnson struggled to get the backing of enough Conservative MPs.
The Daily Mirror says that "humiliated" Johnson claimed he had the numbers for a return as PM but feared he would split the party. The paper says only Penny Mordaunt now stands in the way of Rishi Sunak.
Rishi Sunak is set to become prime minister, the Daily Telegraph reports. A campaign source for Penny Mordaunt told the paper that she would fight on in the leadership race, saying "it's looking good". Chancellor Jeremy Hunt endorses Sunak in a piece in the Telegraph, comparing him to Winston Churchill in his willingness to speak the "truth".
The i Newspaper reports that big-name Tories deserted Boris Johnson. The paper says Penny Mordaunt's allies believe she can now pick up the support of Johnson's supporters to stay in the race.
The Times reports that Boris Johnson accused Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, who is also standing for the party leadership, of failing to come together in the national interest after they rebuffed his attempts to strike a deal. The paper says Johnson's decision to pull out of the contest means that Sunak could be named as Liz Truss's successor as soon as today.
The Daily Mail says Rishi Sunak is firmly on course to become the new prime minister after Johnson dramatically steps aside, saying "I had the numbers but it's simply 'not the right time'".
The Metro says that Boris Johnson "sensationally" quit in his bid to return to No10. The paper says that unless Penny Mordaunt finds another 75 nominations within hours, a vote by party members will not go ahead and Sunak will be declared winner at 2pm today.
The Sun says that peace talks between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson collapsed on Saturday night without a deal. The paper quotes a Sunak friend who said: "It's time to unite the party and take the country forward."
And the Daily Star reports that fed-up Brits hoping for a cold winter of soaring costs to blow over can save money by taking the edge off in Egypt.
Metro has the headline "Boris has bottled it" and says Rishi Sunak is on the brink of becoming the next prime minister.Metro has the headline "Boris has bottled it" and says Rishi Sunak is on the brink of becoming the next prime minister.
The Times says the former chancellor could be named as Liz Truss's successor as early as today, but quotes a source close to him saying that he was still not taking anything for granted.The Times says the former chancellor could be named as Liz Truss's successor as early as today, but quotes a source close to him saying that he was still not taking anything for granted.
The Daily Express says Sunak is the "new PM in waiting". That theme is echoed by the Guardian, which says he's been cast in the role of Tory "messiah" by some of his colleagues.The Daily Express says Sunak is the "new PM in waiting". That theme is echoed by the Guardian, which says he's been cast in the role of Tory "messiah" by some of his colleagues.
In an opinion piece, the paper says Sunak would face a nightmare in-tray, and will need political creativity and diplomacy to deal with it.In an opinion piece, the paper says Sunak would face a nightmare in-tray, and will need political creativity and diplomacy to deal with it.
The Sun suggests that Johnson has stepped aside to avoid chaos, its headline: "Bojo: It's a no". The paper says he has huge charisma and talent, but now is not the right time for him to take office.The Sun suggests that Johnson has stepped aside to avoid chaos, its headline: "Bojo: It's a no". The paper says he has huge charisma and talent, but now is not the right time for him to take office.
The Daily Mail also has praise for the former prime minister. In a comment piece, the paper says he has demonstrated a "gesture of wisdom, honour and statesmanship", and that his time will come again.The Daily Mail also has praise for the former prime minister. In a comment piece, the paper says he has demonstrated a "gesture of wisdom, honour and statesmanship", and that his time will come again.
It describes Johnson's stepping aside as a "Tory leadership sensation". The Daily Mirror is less favourable, saying that the former prime minister has been left "humiliated", and that Britain is to appoints its latest "unelected PM".It describes Johnson's stepping aside as a "Tory leadership sensation". The Daily Mirror is less favourable, saying that the former prime minister has been left "humiliated", and that Britain is to appoints its latest "unelected PM".
The i says Penny Mordaunt's allies believe she can now pick up the support of Johnson's backers to stay in the race. She's written in the Daily Telegraph, saying that she is ready to deliver unity, discipline, honesty and competency. She describes serving the country in government as one of the greatest honours.The i says Penny Mordaunt's allies believe she can now pick up the support of Johnson's backers to stay in the race. She's written in the Daily Telegraph, saying that she is ready to deliver unity, discipline, honesty and competency. She describes serving the country in government as one of the greatest honours.
The paper also carries commentary from the chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who has said he will back Rishi Sunak because he can, in his view, be trusted to make difficult choices.The paper also carries commentary from the chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who has said he will back Rishi Sunak because he can, in his view, be trusted to make difficult choices.
Away from the politics, the Telegraph reports that doctors are being told not to encourage young people to change their names and pronouns.Away from the politics, the Telegraph reports that doctors are being told not to encourage young people to change their names and pronouns.
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The paper claims that NHS England believes children who think they are transgender are just going through a "phase". It says that the health service has announced plans for tightening controls on the treatment of under 18s questioning their gender.The paper claims that NHS England believes children who think they are transgender are just going through a "phase". It says that the health service has announced plans for tightening controls on the treatment of under 18s questioning their gender.
Evidence linking a jailed killer to the unsolved murder of Suzy Lamplugh is to be examined, according to the Mirror. John Cannan, who's 68, is due before a panel next month after serving his minimum term of 35 years. The Parole Board said decisions to release prisoners are based on what risk they pose to the public.Evidence linking a jailed killer to the unsolved murder of Suzy Lamplugh is to be examined, according to the Mirror. John Cannan, who's 68, is due before a panel next month after serving his minimum term of 35 years. The Parole Board said decisions to release prisoners are based on what risk they pose to the public.
And the Times has details of a study which has found that the fabric of space in the universe is expanding at more than 160,000 miles per hour. The paper says that's faster than the rate predicted by scientific models, and that scientists may need to rewrite their understanding of how the universe has evolved since the big bang.And the Times has details of a study which has found that the fabric of space in the universe is expanding at more than 160,000 miles per hour. The paper says that's faster than the rate predicted by scientific models, and that scientists may need to rewrite their understanding of how the universe has evolved since the big bang.
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