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Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
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Conservative candidates who failed to win their seats at the General Election have been invited by the party chairman take part in a major review into where the campaign went wrong.
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
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Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Labour's Vaughan Gething Resigns As First Minister Of Wales
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Labour's Vaughan Gething Resigns As First Minister Of Wales
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Voters Feel More Optimistic After Labour's Election Win
Political parties
Voters Feel More Optimistic After Labour's Election Win
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
Economy
New Labour MPs To Face Immediate Pressure Over Two-Child Cap
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The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
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By Vince Cable
The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
Political parties
By Ben Guerin
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
Six weeks older, none the wiser: A voters’-eye-view of the election campaign
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon
Six weeks older, none the wiser: A voters’-eye-view of the election campaign
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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'Gloriously boring': How a ruthlessly efficient Labour machine won the election
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'Gloriously boring': How a ruthlessly efficient Labour machine won the election
How did Labour win its staggering majority of 174? Party insiders take Sienna Rodgers behind the scenes of the campaign, from the ‘professionalised’ HQ to the ruthlessly efficient ground operation
Jockeying Begins For Leadership Of Battered Tory Party
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Jockeying Begins For Leadership Of Battered Tory Party
After a damning defeat at the polls yesterday, the long rebuild of the Conservative Party can finally begin.
New PM Keir Starmer Leads Labour To Landslide Victory
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New PM Keir Starmer Leads Labour To Landslide Victory
Keir Starmer has officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, after the Labour Party won the 2024 General Election in a historic landslide.
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Nicola Sturgeon is leaving on her own terms with a legacy to be proud of
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By John Nicolson MP
Nicola Sturgeon is leaving on her own terms with a legacy to be proud of
“I’m only human.” With those three words Nicola Sturgeon surprised political friends and foes alike as she announced her departure from Bute House after eight years as Scotland’s first minister.
The Professor Will See You Now
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. Here: can individual MPs do much to buck wider electoral trends?
Kate Forbes Equal Marriage Opposition Loses Her Support Of Scottish Ministers
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Kate Forbes Equal Marriage Opposition Loses Her Support Of Scottish Ministers
Kate Forbes’ campaign for the SNP leadership has been dealt a significant blow after a number of Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) withdrew their endorsement following comments she made on same-sex marriage.
Top Stories: Jeremy Hunt Resists Tax Cuts Despite Surplus, Kate Forbes Doubles Down Against Gay Marriage
Brexit
Top Stories: Jeremy Hunt Resists Tax Cuts Despite Surplus, Kate Forbes Doubles Down Against Gay Marriage
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he would "stick with his plans" to reduce debt despite a surprise budget surplus of more than £5 billion in January.
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Brexit
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Rishi Sunak's ongoing bid to persuade the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to support his Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union, which was expected to be announced early this week, is set to delay the planned timetable for an announcement.
Who's In And Who's Out In The Race To Replace Nicola Sturgeon As SNP Leader?
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Who's In And Who's Out In The Race To Replace Nicola Sturgeon As SNP Leader?
Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf are among the top names who have formally declared their intention to run to become Scottish National Party leader and First Minister of Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon resigned from the job last week.
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Rishi Sunak's plans for announcing a Northern Ireland Protocol deal face delay after a backlash from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and hardline Brexiteers in the Conservative party.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Health
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Rishi Sunak is facing inevitable resistance over his plans to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol after the DUP indicated it would not support a new deal.
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is 'Helpful'
Brexit
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is "Helpful"
The senior cabinet minister has supported Boris Johnson's intervention as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak closes in on a deal with the European Union.
Rishi Sunak Is In Touching Distance Of A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal, But Now He's Got To Sell It To Its Toughest Critics
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Is In Touching Distance Of A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal, But Now He's Got To Sell It To Its Toughest Critics
Ahead of a pivotal week for the Northern Ireland Protocol, Rishi Sunak will today meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a final bid to resolve a key remaining Brexit impasse.
Rishi Sunak Tells Northern Irish Parties A Protocol Deal Is Close, But Not Done
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Tells Northern Irish Parties A Protocol Deal Is Close, But Not Done
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told party leaders in Stormont that a deal with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol is close, but not completed.
Labour Is Poised To Work 'Too Good To Be True' Opportunity Of Nicola Sturgeon Resignation
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Labour Is Poised To Work "Too Good To Be True" Opportunity Of Nicola Sturgeon Resignation
Labour figures have expressed optimism about the party’s prospects in Scotland following Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, but leadership is being urged to take the chance to “get their message out” and steer the conversation away from Scottish independence.
Top Stories: Record Energy Giant Profits, Stephen Flynn Ruled Out Of SNP Race
Economy
Top Stories: Record Energy Giant Profits, Stephen Flynn Ruled Out Of SNP Race
British Gas owner Centrica made profits of £3.3billion last year, as household energy bills soared across the country.
Who Will Be The Next First Minister of Scotland?
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Who Will Be The Next First Minister of Scotland?
Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland's First Minister, having served for a record-breaking eight years – and now everyone is asking who will be chosen to replace her.
Jewish Leaders Call For 'Constant Vigilance' As Labour Antisemitism Special Measures End
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Jewish Leaders Call For "Constant Vigilance" As Labour Antisemitism Special Measures End
Jewish community leaders have responded to the equality watchdog's decision to take the Labour party out of special measures, and Keir Starmer's decision to block Jeremy Corbyn standing as a Labour MP at the next general election.
Top Stories: Inflation Falls, Labour Apologises For Antisemitism, MoD In 'Uphill Battle' Over Budget
Defence
Top Stories: Inflation Falls, Labour Apologises For Antisemitism, MoD In "Uphill Battle" Over Budget
Inflation slowed in January, according to official figures, but remains near record-highs with rates still higher than ten per cent.
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scotland's First Minister
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Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scotland's First Minister
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation at a press conference arranged for this morning.
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By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality watchdog concludes monitoring of Labour Party action plan
The Labour Party has made the changes required by its agreed action plan to address breaches of the Equality Act, says Britain’s equality regulator.
Keir Starmer Confirms Jeremy Corbyn Will Not Stand For Labour At Next Election
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Keir Starmer Confirms Jeremy Corbyn Will Not Stand For Labour At Next Election
Labour leader Keir Starmer has confirmed that former leader Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as a Labour candidate at the next election, after the UK's equality watchdog said Labour has now improved how it handles anti-Semitism complaints.
Top Stories: Council Tax To Rise By Maximum Rate, Real Terms Pay Falls
Economy
Top Stories: Council Tax To Rise By Maximum Rate, Real Terms Pay Falls
Almost three quarters of authorities in England are set to increase council tax by the maximum allowance of five per cent this year, new data suggests.
No 10 Denies Cabinet Minister's Claim Rwanda Scheme Will Be Of 'Marginal Benefit'
Home affairs
No 10 Denies Cabinet Minister's Claim Rwanda Scheme Will Be Of "Marginal Benefit"
The government has distanced itself from comments by Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell on its controversial Rwanda scheme for asylum seekers, after he said it would only have a "marginal" benefit.
Top Stories: 'Possible' Chinese Spy Balloons Flown Over UK, Labour Attacks Government Spending
Brexit
Top Stories: "Possible" Chinese Spy Balloons Flown Over UK, Labour Attacks Government Spending
Transport minister Richard Holden has said that it is “possible” China has flown spy balloons over the UK after the US shot down four aerial objects over North America in recent days.
BBC Chair Made 'Significant Errors Of Judgement' Over Boris Johnson Loan, MPs Say
Culture
BBC Chair Made "Significant Errors Of Judgement" Over Boris Johnson Loan, MPs Say
BBC Chair Richard Sharp made "significant errors of judgement" over his role in the facilitation of a loan to former prime minister Boris Johnson, MPs on the DCMS committee have concluded, in a report which calls on him to "consider the potential damage to trust" in the corporation caused by the affair.
'Nice Chap' Greg Hands Has His Work Cut Out As Tory Party Chair
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"Nice Chap" Greg Hands Has His Work Cut Out As Tory Party Chair
Greg Hands has proven to be a broadly popular choice for Conservative party chair but his Tory MP colleagues are under no illusion about the scale of the challenge facing him.
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