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Saturday's National Newspaper Front Pages

Saturday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

:: The Times

Iain Duncan Smith has declared his support for Andrea Leadsom, putting pressure on Michael Gove's bid to become the next Conservative party leader and Prime Minister.

:: Daily Mail

Theresa May has become the early favourite, with the support of 88 MPs.

:: The I

Mr Gove has faced calls to stand aside for the good of the party.

:: The Guardian

The Home Secretary has gained the support of several ministers, while Mrs Leadsom is emerging as the front runner of the pro-Brexit candidates.

:: Daily Express

Mr Gove has said his "heart and soul" belief in the Brexit cause makes him the best choice.

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:: Daily Telegraph

Around 30 MPs who had previously supported Boris Johnson are expected to move behind Mrs Leadsom.

:: Daily Mirror

Mr Gove conceded he was not a "glamour" candidate and lacked charisma, as he launched his campaign.

:: FT Weekend

George Osborne has ditched a Treasury target of running a budget surplus by 2020, in light of Brexit turmoil.

:: Watch the Press Preview on Sky News every evening at 10.30pm and 11.30pm.

Saturday night's reviewers will be Ian Dunt, editor of the Politics.co.uk website, and Dia Chakravarty, the political director of the Taxpayers' Alliance.