Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has officially announced he will not be partaking in the Tory leadership race to replace Rishi Sunak. This decision unveils a contest with several prominent names like Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Tom Tugendhat, David Cameron, and James Cleverly vying for the position. Party unity and policy direction will be central issues as candidates vie for support.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Northern Ireland as part of his election campaign, highlighting government's efforts and plans while connecting with locals. Accompanied by Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, Sunak visited Belfast's Titanic Quarter, endorsed the Windsor Framework, and signaled support for Boris Johnson. He emphasized economic progress and willingness for public debates.