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Former security minister says he would be willing to leave the European convention on human rights in pitch to party’s rightTom Tugendhat has said he would be willing to leave the European convention on human rights as he joined the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as the next Conservative leader.The former security minister – who becomes the second Tory MP to announce their candidacy after the former home secretary, James Cleverly – appeared to be pitching to the right to win over party members. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/24/tom-tugendhat-enters-race-for-conservative-party-leadership Author : Pippa Crerar Publish date : 2024-07-24 23:09:35 Copyright

First time annual order not placed with the Royal Mint puts future of 1p and 2p coins in doubtTreasury officials have for the first time ordered no new coins to be minted for general circulation, in a move which puts the future of the 1p and 2p pieces in doubt.The government department has not placed an annual order with the Royal Mint and does not expect to order any new 1p and 2p coins in the coming years, the Evening Standard reported. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/jul/24/thought-for-your-pennies-treasury-orders-no-new-coins-to-be-minted Author : Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2024-07-24 22:46:14 Copyright for syndicated

At event with 6,000 Black women in Indianapolis, vice-president urges voter mobilizationOn the fourth day, Kamala Harris spoke, again.Following Joe Biden’s Sunday withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsement of Harris as the Democratic nominee, she delivered what has become the core of her stump speech to more than 6,000 members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/24/kamala-harris-abortion Author : Janell Ross Publish date : 2024-07-24 22:02:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.