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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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Conservative MPs are likely to have to declare their bids to become party leader by the end of next week and fight the contest over Parliament's summer recess.
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
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Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
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
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Voters Feel More Optimistic After Labour's Election Win
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The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
Political parties
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
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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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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King of Chaos: Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tenure and departure
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By Robert Hutton
King of Chaos: Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tenure and departure
“The Prime Minister said: ‘I am more frightened of you having the power to stop the chaos than I am of the chaos. The chaos means everyone will look to me as the man in charge.’” – Dominic Cummings, May 26, 2021
The Rundown Podcast: Rehman Chishti Has No Regrets
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The Rundown Podcast: Rehman Chishti Has No Regrets
Short-lived Tory leadership candidate Rehman Chishti joined Alain Tolhurst and Adam Payne to talk about why he threw his hat in the ring to be the next Prime Minister as the race to replace Boris Johnson heats up.
Iain Duncan Smith Says Liz Truss Has 'Done The Most To Deliver Benefits Of Brexit'
Brexit
Iain Duncan Smith Says Liz Truss Has "Done The Most To Deliver Benefits Of Brexit"
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has said he was backing the Foreign Secretary in the Conservative leadership race because he believes she has the strongest record over Brexit.
Theo Clarke: Why I am backing Penny Mordaunt
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By Theo Clarke MP
Theo Clarke: Why I am backing Penny Mordaunt
I’ve known Penny Mordaunt for many years, well before I was elected as an MP. I know her, I know the kind of woman she is, and I’ve seen first-hand her commitment to our party and to our country.
Penny Mordaunt Is The Top Choice Among Young Conservatives For Next Prime Minister
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Penny Mordaunt Is The Top Choice Among Young Conservatives For Next Prime Minister
Exclusive: Fresh polling has shown that international trade minister Penny Mordaunt is the most popular leadership contender among young members of the Conservative party, coming far ahead of current frontrunner and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Suella Braverman Eliminated From Tory Leadership Contest
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Suella Braverman Eliminated From Tory Leadership Contest
Suella Braverman has been knocked out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.
George Freeman: Why I am backing Penny Mordaunt
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By George Freeman MP
George Freeman: Why I am backing Penny Mordaunt
When the YouGov poll dropped this week showing Penny Mordaunt as the overwhelming favourite of the Tory membership, many commentators were surprised.
Rehman Chishti Worries He Was Too Late To Have A Shot At Tory Leadership
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Rehman Chishti Worries He Was Too Late To Have A Shot At Tory Leadership
Eliminated Tory leadership candidate Rehman Chishti has said he does not regret his bid to be the next Prime Minister, but suspects he could have got more MPs to support his campaign if he had launched it sooner.
Gina Miller: Three years of lies, sleaze and chaos has eroded what little trust was left in British politics
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By Gina Miller
Gina Miller: Three years of lies, sleaze and chaos has eroded what little trust was left in British politics
Every prime minister wants to leave a legacy. The ego and ambition that drove them to No 10 also means that have the desire to make their mark on the world. Unfortunately, Boris Johnson’s legacy is a terrible one, his mark on history a scar.
Liz Truss Says She Was Too 'Loyal' To Resign From Boris Johnson’s Cabinet
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Liz Truss Says She Was Too "Loyal" To Resign From Boris Johnson’s Cabinet
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has defended her decision not to resign from Cabinet as Boris Johnson’s government unravelled last week, claiming she stayed because she is a “loyal person”.
Caroline Lucas: we are failing to heed nature's warning signs – the Tory leadership candidates must step up and address it
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP
Caroline Lucas: we are failing to heed nature's warning signs – the Tory leadership candidates must step up and address it
It’s always important to heed the warning signs. In February, as the world’s eyes were rightly on the horrors unfolding in Eastern Europe, a major new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – which warned that our natural world is already starting to see irreversible damage – went almost unnoticed.
Labour Has Been Briefed On Winning Elections From Australia's Centre-Left Leadership
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Labour Has Been Briefed On Winning Elections From Australia's Centre-Left Leadership
Exclusive: The Shadow Cabinet was briefed by strategists from the newly elected governing Australian Labor Party last week as Keir Starmer seeks to become the first Labour leader to win a UK general election in 17 years.
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Brexit
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has refused to confirm whether she was in favour of the UK leaving the European Convention On Human Rights after the government's plans to send migrants to Rwanda were blocked.
Jeremy Hunt And Nadhim Zahawi Knocked Out Of Race To Be Next PM
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Jeremy Hunt And Nadhim Zahawi Knocked Out Of Race To Be Next PM
Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are leading in the race to become the next Prime Minister after the first round of voting, while Jeremy Hunt and Nadhim Zahawi have been eliminated.
Liz Truss Ally Challenges “No Energy” Rival Right-Wing Candidates To Quit Tory Leadership Race
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Liz Truss Ally Challenges “No Energy” Rival Right-Wing Candidates To Quit Tory Leadership Race
A prominent backer of Liz Truss has called on her rival candidates “without energy” to throw in the towel and back the Foreign Secretary’s campaign to be Prime Minister.
Pater Cardwell: special advisers can be crucial to good government
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By Peter Cardwell
Pater Cardwell: special advisers can be crucial to good government
They are the ultimate power behind the throne. But can special advisers be a force for good?
Penny Mordaunt Says She Is The Tories' 'Best Shot' Of Winning The Next Election
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Penny Mordaunt Says She Is The Tories' "Best Shot" Of Winning The Next Election
Penny Mordaunt has launched her campaign to lead the Conservative party with a claim that she is the candidate who Keir Starmer's Labour "fears the most".
Rachel Maclean: It was a tough decision to resign but values, principles and integrity matter
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By Rachel Maclean MP
Rachel Maclean: It was a tough decision to resign but values, principles and integrity matter
Last week I took the difficult decision to resign from my role as minister for safeguarding. This decision was by no means one I took lightly, but I felt it was one I had to take.
Rishi Sunak Allies Dismiss 'Nonsense' Vote-Lending Claims As Tory Leadership Race Heats Up
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Rishi Sunak Allies Dismiss "Nonsense" Vote-Lending Claims As Tory Leadership Race Heats Up
The briefing war between Rishi Sunak and fellow Tory leadership contenders escalated on Tuesday night after rival campaigns accused his team of tactically lending votes to other candidates for an advantage.
Boris Johnson Accused Of “Running Scared” After Blocking Labour's No Confidence Debate
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Boris Johnson Accused Of “Running Scared” After Blocking Labour's No Confidence Debate
Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised for refusing to allow Parliamentary time for a vote of no confidence in his government to be debated tomorrow.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
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All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
Sajid Javid Eliminated From Conservative Leadership Contest As Eight MPs Make It Onto Ballot
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Sajid Javid Eliminated From Conservative Leadership Contest As Eight MPs Make It Onto Ballot
Veteran Cabinet minister Sajid Javid has been eliminated from the race to replace Boris Johnson as Tory party leader and Prime Minister after failing to secure the support of 20 Conservative MPs.
Priti Patel Ruled Out Of Tory Leadership Over Fear Of 'Fractured' Right-Wing Vote
Home affairs
Priti Patel Ruled Out Of Tory Leadership Over Fear Of "Fractured" Right-Wing Vote
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has ruled herself out of the race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister over fears she “risked splitting the vote on the Tory right”.
Justin Tomlinson: Why I am backing Kemi Badenoch
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By Justin Tomlinson MP
Justin Tomlinson: Why I am backing Kemi Badenoch
For many in Westminster, the events of the past week feel like they could not be more significant.
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