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The latest politics reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Simon Hart has stepped down as Secretary of State for Wales following Boris Johnson's refusal to resign despite calls from within the cabinet. The resignation follows a series of ministerial departures linked to Johnson's leadership.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned from the UK government on 5 July 2022, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson following his appointment of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite prior allegations of misconduct.
Demonstrators participated in more than 450 rallies across the United States to advocate for gun law changes following mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York.
The UK has chosen not to impose direct rule on the British Virgin Islands despite findings of gross governance failures. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced a two-year period for the territory's new government to implement reforms.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured the APC presidential nomination on 8 June 2022 after defeating several candidates in the primary election, including Yemi Osinbajo and Rotimi Amaechi.
Boris Johnson retained leadership after a confidence vote, with 211 MPs supporting him and 148 opposing, resulting in 58.8% backing. The party will not hold a leadership election.
The 1922 Committee chair confirmed the threshold for a leadership confidence vote was met, triggering a secret ballot. The vote will be held in person and counted immediately after.