1 Sep 2022

UK correspondent Matt Dathan

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 1 September 2022
Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss addresses the launch of her campaign to become the next leader of the Conservative party in London on July 14, 2022. - Britain's ruling Conservative party is looking for a leader to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson amid growing acrimony over alleged dirty tricks. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Liz Truss. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS

Matt Dathan has the latest news from the UK. Boris Johnson is on a farewell tour ahead of his departure from No10 on Tuesday. A new prime minister will be announced on Monday, and is widely expected to be Liz Truss. She’ll be inheriting the cost of living crisis and a soaring energy price cap.  Meanwhile Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a comeback.

Matt Dathan is Home Affairs Editor at The Times