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3 weeks ago
London politics

Stunning Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling

Labour secured multiple victories in local elections, prompting challenges for the Conservative Party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour

Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour, criticizes PM Sunak's government for chaotic leadership and failure to secure borders. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election

Labour Party likely to return to power in UK general election after recent local elections. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

UK: Sadiq Khan wins historic 3rd term as London mayor DW 05/04/2024

Labour Party urges UK PM to call general election after Conservative Party losses [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak names July 4 for UK general election: What's next?

Sunak announced snap general election in the UK, potentially ending Conservative Party's 14-year rule. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
Europe politics

Sunak's plan to make 18-year-olds do national service grabs attention on UK election trail

18-year-olds in Britain may face mandatory military or civilian national service if the Conservative Party wins the election. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs

Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor to Labour in a shock move during Prime Minister's Questions, sparking discussions around a potential vote of confidence in Rishi Sunak. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Moment Tory MP Natalie Elphicke walks across Commons floor to join Labour

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke crosses the floor to join Labour during PMQs in discontent with the government. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

UK: Tories lose ground as Sadiq Khan wins again in London DW 05/04/2024

Sadiq Khan of Labour Party wins third term as London mayor by a significant margin, dealing a blow to the Conservative Party. [ more ]
BBC News
2 weeks ago
London politics

Starmer quizzes PM on two Tory MPs defecting to Labour

Labour leader questions government's effectiveness as a Conservative MP crosses over to Labour. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border security

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing the Conservative party's incompetence and division under Rishi Sunak's government. [ more ]
Truthout
3 weeks ago
London politics

Labour Wins Landslide in Local UK Elections Amid Tory Crackdown on Migrants

Conservative Party's harsh asylum policy backfires in local elections with potential loss of 500 council seats. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Unloved, but unchallenged, Sunak appears safe because only a fool would want his job now | Henry Hill

Tory MPs reacting differently to calamitous local election results. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Rishi Sunak awaits knife edge result for top Tory mayor

Rishi Sunak's leadership as Prime Minister is in jeopardy due to recent election losses in crucial battleground regions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak to face pressure to shift right after disastrous election results

Rishi Sunak faces pressure to adopt hard rightwing policies amidst challenges to his leadership [ more ]
time.com
5 days ago
Europe politics

Why Rishi Sunak Called an Early Electionand Rained on His Own Parade

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprisingly announced a general election on the 4th of July, facing challenges of low polling numbers and lack of preparedness. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Europe politics

Sunak election news - live: PM fails to rule out snap vote ahead of cabinet meeting

Rishi Sunak may call a snap general election amid positive economic indicators, including a drop in inflation below 2% target. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
London politics

Watch: Rishi Sunak launches Conservative general election campaign

Rishi Sunak launched Conservative Party's election campaign in London, calling for support to continue economic stability. [ more ]
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BBC News
3 weeks ago
New York City

Sunak needs to own Tory defeats and change course, says Braverman

Conservative Party facing challenges after recent election defeats, with calls to change course and leadership direction. [ more ]
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www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

London elections 2024: Tory triumph in Havering and Redbridge

Keith Prince and Susan Hall of the Conservative Party emerged as winners in the Havering & Redbridge constituency elections. [ more ]
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23 hours ago
London politics

All the LGBTQ+ MPs standing down at the 2024 general election

Many LGBTQ+ MPs are not standing for re-election in the upcoming UK general election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Tories in a very tough situation' after election losses, party chair admits

Conservative party acknowledges tough situation post-election results. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
New York City

Who is Nadhim Zahawi, the former Tory rising star now on his way out of Westminster

Nadhim Zahawi, former Conservative MP, to not seek re-election due to tax scandal and ethics inquiry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Chicago

Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as MP at next general election

Nadhim Zahawi, a former chancellor under Boris Johnson, will not stand again at the general election.
Zahawi mentioned feeling it's time for a new Conservative representative for Stratford-upon-Avon.
Despite his dismissal for breaching the ministerial code, Zahawi emphasized his mistakes and successes as his own.
Zahawi's departure may signal a shift in Conservative representation and leadership in the upcoming election. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

John Swinney set to be confirmed as new SNP leader and Scotland's first minister UK politics live

Maria Caulfield echoes Rishi Sunak's prediction of a hung parliament, pointing out Conservative voters who stayed home in recent elections may back the Government at the general election. [ more ]
BBC News
1 day ago
London politics

Labour and Tories are both 'social democrats', says Farage

Nigel Farage questions Conservative Party's existence and alignment with other politicians. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
Europe politics

Goldsmith warns Tory MPs only have themselves to blame for Sunak's election chaos

Zac Goldsmith criticizes Tory MPs for complicity in chaos within the party during a general election campaign. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 days ago
New York City

Michael Gove steps down in mass exodus of MPs before election

Michael Gove, a long-serving Conservative cabinet minister, will not stand at the upcoming general election amidst an exodus of MPs. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

Ex-City Hall Tories say 'negative campaign' was partly to blame for Sadiq Khan's victory

The Conservative party may face nationwide extinction if it doesn't learn from the London mayoral race lessons. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

A Global Lesson from Britain's Crumbling Conservative Party

The Conservative Party's success in forming a broad-based conservative majority despite challenges from the far right is now at risk. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 days ago
London

U.K. election date set for July 4; polls forecast end of Conservative rule

The first general election in 14 years could see the ousting of the Conservative Party in the UK. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Europe politics

The Observer view on the Tories: A chance to pass judgment on 14 years of misrule

Conservative MPs stepping down indicates lack of confidence in party leadership and a historic defeat in the upcoming election. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK news

MP 'suspended after endorsing Reform UK candidate'

MP Lucy Allan suspended by Conservative Party for supporting Reform UK candidate. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

Nadhim Zahawi says it was a mistake for Tories to force Boris Johnson from No 10

Zahawi regrets Conservatives ousting Boris Johnson, calling it an incorrect decision. He believed Johnson was a consequential leader akin to Thatcher. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring his ID

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from voting for not bringing the required ID, highlighting the controversy surrounding voter ID laws. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Revealed: How the Tories blew the London mayoral election

Infighting, lack of campaign funds, and bungled candidate selection process led to the Conservative failure in the London mayoral election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

May warns against rising populism and says Farage is no Tory

Nigel Farage should not be part of Conservative frontbench, Theresa May warns against rising populism. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Former riding president alleges meddling in Conservative GTA nomination | CBC News

Former Conservative party member accuses party brass of blocking his nomination, claiming interference in local nomination races. [ more ]
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