Rory Stewart
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Roderick James Nugent Stewart, known as Rory Stewart, is a British diplomat, author, writer and politician. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Penrith and The Border from 2010 to 2019 and was International Development Secretary in 2019. First elected as a Conservative, Stewart had the party whip removed in September 2019 and subsequently sat as an independent.
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Rory Stewart quits Mayor of London raceThe former cabinet minister says he cannot ask campaign volunteers to work for another year.BBC News - Published | |
Rory Stewart withdraws from race to become Mayor of LondonFormer cabinet minister blames delay to 2021 forced by coronavirus outbreakIndependent - Published | |
Coronavirus: Government should close schools and sort 'half-hearted' response, Rory Stewart says'The government and the Mayor keep saying they are simply following scientific advice – but the scientists are clear that this is now a political decision' former Conservative minister saysIndependent - Published | |
Rory Stewart pledges to set up EU university exchange scheme for London if he wins mayoral raceExclusive: Former cabinet minister who quit Tories says he wants city to be 'capital of Europe' after BrexitIndependent - Published | |
Labour accuses mayoral candidate Rory Stewart of racism after describing three London men as 'minor gangsters''It is completely shameful,' says shadow home secretary Diane AbbottIndependent - Published | |
Ex-UK PM hopeful Stewart to run for Mayor of London as an independentRory Stewart, who less than four months ago was running to become prime minister and leader of Britain's governing Conservative Party, will stand as an independent in the 2020 contest to become Mayor..Reuters - Published | |
Boris Johnson showed 'disgracefully cavalier' attitude to studies, school letter revealsRory Stewart reads note from Eton to Royal Albert Hall crowdIndependent - Published | |
Johnson rival Rory Stewart quits politicsThe former Tory leadership candidate is quitting the party and will not stand at the next election.BBC News - Published | |
One-time UK prime ministerial hopeful, Rory Stewart, steps downRory Stewart, a one-time contender to become British prime minister, said on Friday he had resigned from the governing Conservative Party and would not run at the next election.Reuters - Published | |
Rory Stewart resigns: Former Tory leadership contender announces he will stand down at next electionEx-minister to quit as MP, just three months after he was fighting to lead the Tory partyIndependent - Published | |
Britain tells Canada and France to pull their weight on EbolaBritain's international development minister Rory Stewart called on France and Canada on Monday to offer more help in tackling the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo.Reuters - Published | |
Brexit: Boris Johnson urged to clarify 'do or die' claim after cabinet minister points out phrase refers to suicidal army missionInternational development secretary Rory Stewart says he is 'troubled' by comparison with disastrous Crimean War battleIndependent - Published | |
UK aid minister Stewart backing Hunt in race to be next PMRory Stewart, Britain's aid minister and a former candidate to be the next prime minister, said he would now support Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt over favorite Boris Johnson in the race to succeed..Reuters - Published | Rory Stewart out of race to be UK PMFour are left in the race to be the next PM as Rory Stewart is knocked out of the Tory leadership contest, winning just 27 votes.BBC News - Published |
Tory leadership result: Boris Johnson tops poll as Rory Stewart eliminatedRory Stewart has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership contest as Boris Johnson extended his lead over his rivals.Independent - Published | Rory Stewart is out. The Tories have killed off the truth teller so that the lies might liveThe Tory MPs really do seem to be stupid enough to believe the lies they are telling themselves. They will be found out in the endIndependent - Published |
UK PM candidate Stewart talking with Gove about combining forces to thwart JohnsonRory Stewart, a contender to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May, said he is in talks with his rival Michael Gove about teaming up to block Boris Johnson's bid to become the country's next..Reuters - Published | Two UK PM candidates discuss joining forces Rory Stewart says he is in talks with Michael Gove - hours before a third vote in the leadership race.BBC News - Published |
Rory Stewart in talks with Michael Gove to stop Boris Johnson becoming prime ministerTory leadership candidate Rory Stewart has said he is talking with rival Michael Gove about "combining forces" to block Boris Johnson's bid for 10 Downing Street.Independent - Published | Tory leadership debate: Rory Stewart promises 'there would never be no deal Brexit' if he becomes PMStewart calls no deal 'unnecessary and damaging' as other candidates insists it remains as optionIndependent - Published |
Rory Stewart: Who is the outsider rising through the Tory ranks in the race to be PM?Former diplomat has emerged from obscurity to take leadership contest by stormIndependent - Published | Tory leadership race: Rory Stewart admits successful campaign tactics similar to Corbyn'sOutsider says he cannot reveal if he worked for MI6 - adding 'If somebody asked me whether I am a spy I would say no'Independent - Published |
Tory leadership race - live: Sajid Javid admits Rory Stewart poses increasing threat with second round of voting and Boris Johnson TV debate hours awayFollow the latest updatesIndependent - Published | Rory Stewart in No 10 boost after receiving David Lidington's backingUnderdog candidate has built momentum but may struggle to meet threshold in second round of MPs' votesIndependent - Published |
Tory leadership: Boost for Rory Stewart as he wins backing of Theresa May's 'deputy' David LidingtonRory Stewart's bid for No 10 has received a huge boost after the rank outsider received the surprise backing of David Lidington, Theresa May's 'deputy'.Independent - Published | UK PM hopeful Stewart says he is on course for next stage of contestRory Stewart, a contender to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May, said on Monday he believed he could get through to the next stage of the leadership contest if Conservative Party lawmakers..Reuters - Published |
Tory leadership: Rory Stewart claims 100 Conservative MPs would rebel against Boris Johnson to stop no-deal BrexitBut rising outsider rules out joining no-confidence vote by Labour - or backing a 'catastrophic and divisive' Final Say referendumIndependent - Published | Conservative leadership race – live: Boris Johnson set to dodge hustings despite ridicule from Jeremy Hunt for ducking TV debateMatt Hancock backs former foreign secretary as Rory Stewart gains momentumIndependent - Published |
Tory leadership debate: Hunt attacks Johnson's capacity to deal with EU as frontrunner ducks TV hustingsRory Stewart accuses rivals of 'machismo' for claiming they are tough enough to get a better BrexitIndependent - Published | Tory leadership debate: Rory Stewart compares Brexit promises to cramming rubbish into a bin'Fundamental issue here is that there's a competition of machismo,' international development secretary saysIndependent - Published |
Rory Stewart makes 'offer' to Nigel Farage and says Conservatives should work with Brexit Party'We must reach out to you and bring you in to try to work out how we crack this,' Tory leadership candidate tells LBC hostIndependent - Published | UK PM hopeful Stewart says he will not serve under Boris JohnsonRory Stewart, a contender to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May, said on Sunday he would not serve under Boris Johnson if the former London mayor won the leadership contest, and criticized him..Reuters - Published |
Backing Stewart, junior defense minister Ellwood says Johnson needs to be testedBoris Johnson, the frontrunner to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, should be tested in the leadership contest and the person to challenge him is international aid minister Rory Stewart, junior..Reuters - Published | Rory Stewart vows to 'bring down' Tory leadership rival Boris Johnson over no-deal Brexit threatThe Tory leadership candidate said MPs would set up parliament outside the Palace of Westminster if the frontrunner for PM tried to lock them outIndependent - Published |
Boris Johnson is making promises he cannot keep, says UK leadership rival StewartBoris Johnson is making promises over Brexit he will not be able to keep if he wins the contest to become Prime Minister, one of his rivals for the top job, Rory Stewart, said on Wednesday.Reuters - Published | UK PM candidate Stewart says will not vote for Labour move to stop no-deal BrexitRory Stewart, one of the candidates vying to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May, said on Tuesday he would not vote for a move by opposition Labour lawmakers that would try to prevent a no-deal..Reuters - Published |
