Boris Johnson abandons his leadership bid before it's even launched

"The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected" - Charles Kennedy View this email in your browser Whatever you thought would happen in the Tory leadership contest is likely to have been wrong. Just a few hours ago, pretty much everyone expected it to be a two-horse race between Theresa May and Boris Johnson with the former mayor of London being supported by his fellow Leave campaigner Michael Gove. Well, not anymore. This morning, Gove delivered a devastating blow to his close ally and announced that he will be running himself. Our first item today suggests the many times he has openly spoken about not wanting to be the prime minister may now come back to haunt him. And then came the most shocking news of today: Boris Johnson has abandoned his leadership bid. As our next item says, this is one of the most dramatic moments in what has been the most dramatic week in British politics for decades. What happens next is anyone's guess. Latest Articles     All the times Michael Gove said he didn't want to be prime minister   On Jun 30, 2016 01:07 pm Gove's own words will come back to haunt him Read more... »   Boris Johnson abandons his leadership bid before it's even launched   On Jun 30, 2016 11:25 am Former mayor suffers series fatal blows to his leadership hopes Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Honey bees - vital to our food chain   On Jun 22, 2016 09:07 am This animation from The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) explains how the vital honey bee population can be supported through planting choices. Read more... » IPSE - supporting freelancers   On Jun 14, 2016 01:54 pm IPSE supports contractors, independent professionals and freelancers, enabling them to succeed in business. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Report reveals HS2 programme pressures Opening of High Speed 2's London to Birmingham phase is already at risk of delay according to a new report by the National Audit Office Read more... »   Brexit vote unsettles transport sector Government is urged to reaffirm its commitment to deliver major infrastructure schemes following Britain's shock decision to leave the European Union Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences