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Rishi Sunak vows to fight on - but Tory MPs feel gloomy

Rishi Sunak emphasizes the need to fight on despite disappointing election results. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Rishi Sunak defends claim local election results point to a hung parliament

Rishi Sunak defends hung parliament claim despite skepticism from Tory MPs and polls, pointing to closer election than polls suggest. [ more ]

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Our chances? Zero and getting worse': inside a Tory death spiral

The chances of the Tories winning the next general election are perceived as very slim by former cabinet ministers

Suggestions to revive the Tory party include bold action from Rishi Sunak or replacing him as a leader, which are seen as unlikely to happen. [ more ]

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Spring Budget 2024: Ask our chief political commentator anything

The spring Budget announcement by Jeremy Hunt may include tax cuts, spending reductions, and a vaping products levy.

The statement will offer insights into the Tory party's strategies before the upcoming general election. [ more ]

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Natalie Elphicke: Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection

Sir Keir Starmer admitted Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour, causing mixed reactions among MPs. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Labour declares victory in London mayor race as Sadiq Khan expected to be re-elected

Labour expects Sadiq Khan to be re-elected as London Mayor

Mr. Khan won four out of fourteen wards, facing some dissatisfaction

Allegations of Islamophobia affected both Tory and Labour candidates' campaigns [ more ]

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Tory minister disowns his own party's misleading attack on Sadiq Khan

A Tory minister disowns a misleading video clip shared by his own party that took a quote from Sadiq Khan out of context

Labour Party suspends prospective MPs after controversial comments made at a meeting in Rochdale [ more ]

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Bombshell poll shows Rishi Sunak on course to hold just 80 Tory seats

The Tory party is facing an electoral wipeout, with a poll suggesting they could end up with just 80 seats, the lowest ever for the party.

The poll shows Keir Starmer's Labour Party on track to win a larger majority than Tony Blair in 1997, with 452 seats. [ more ]

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Tory MP warns they face an electoral 'massacre' and calls for Sunak to stand down

Senior Tory MP Simon Clarke calls on Rishi Sunak to stand down and warns of electoral 'massacre'.

Clarke warns that Labour is on the brink of running the country for a decade or more and the Tory party is at risk of extinction if Nigel Farage returns. [ more ]

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Migration is dominating Sunak's premiership but the pressure on Starmer may be even greater | Martin Kettle

Labour hopes Tory party continues to remind voters why they turned away from Conservatives

Recent divisions and difficulties within the Tory party are a reminder of their dysfunction [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan Rips Lee Anderson For Fuelling Hate Crime' After ITV Publish Leaked Recording

Sadiq Khan criticized Reform UK MP for fueling hate crime and violent threats against him. [ more ]

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Lee Anderson Loses Tory Whip After GB News Claim Islamists' Control London Mayor

Islamophobic remarks led to Tory party expulsion

Consequences for making controversial statements on GB News [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan urges progressives to back him amid concern about new voting system

Sadiq Khan warns progressive voters about the risk of handing the London mayoralty to the right-wing Tories unless they back Labour.

Most Londoners are unaware of the complete overhaul of the voting system for the upcoming mayoral contest, which now uses the first past the post system. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak claims new Rwanda asylum bill will prevent legal challenges

Rishi Sunak announces new legislation to prevent legal challenges and allow deportation flights to Rwanda.

His immigration minister, Robert Jenrick, quits over proposed law, causing blow to Sunak's authority. [ more ]

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I'm just being honest': Suella Braverman denies spreading poison' to oust Sunak

Former home secretary Suella Braverman denies trying to oust Rishi Sunak and defends her outspoken attacks on him and her provocative comments on immigration and homelessness.

Braverman believes in being honest and not shying away from confronting controversial issues, even if it upsets polite society. [ more ]

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If the Tories needed proof that Rishi Sunak is a loser, they found it in a game of marbles | Isabel Hardman

Rishi Sunak's cancellation of the Greek prime minister over the Parthenon marbles reflects a lack of focus on ordinary MPs and voters.

Sunak's decision was a personal reaction to grandstanding about an issue that could have implications for other artefacts. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Ex-PM Cameron returns to government as Sunak sacks Braverman

David Cameron has returned to frontline politics as Foreign Secretary, surprising many in Westminster.

Cameron's appointment is seen as a risk due to his previous views on China and disagreements with Rishi Sunak's decisions.

The sacking of controversial Home Secretary Suella Braverman could pose challenges for the Prime Minister in unifying the Tory party. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Tories warned not to embrace rightwing extremism' after disastrous local elections

Tories were warned for not being right-wing enough, with calls for embracing a more extreme agenda and criticizing Rishi Sunak's leadership. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

You can't rule out a complete panicked meltdown': Tories fear wipeout after another disastrous week

Tory party struggles with internal discipline ahead of local elections despite attempts to regain reputation through welfare reform speech. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak squirms as Lee Anderson doubles down on Islamophobic rant

Rishi Sunak faced criticism for not condemning Lee Anderson's Islamophobic remarks.

Political pressure mounts on Prime Minister and Tory party regarding handling of Islamophobia. [ more ]

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Starmer accuses Sunak of harbouring extremists' in Islamophobia row

Keir Starmer calls out Rishi Sunak for extremism in Tory party.

Growing backlash against Tory party for toxic rhetoric. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Tories losing Houchen and Street would set vultures circling', Rishi Sunak warned

Rishi Sunak's leadership at stake in upcoming mayoral elections. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Rishi Sunak to urge Tory MPs to pull together' ahead of local elections

Rishi Sunak calls for Tory unity ahead of local elections

Using financial trouble in Birmingham as rallying cry for Conservatives [ more ]

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Diane Abbott racism row: Readers call for Tories to return 10m donation

Pressure to return 10 million donation from Frank Hester for racist and sexist remarks towards Diane Abbott.

Tory party divided on whether to return the donation. [ more ]

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Hunt's 2p Budget tax cut is not silver bullet' to rescue party, Osborne warns

Chancellor announced tax cuts but received criticism from senior Tories

Budget aimed at appealing to voters with tax cuts, NHS funding, and child benefit reforms [ more ]

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Lee Anderson offers blunt six-word response to questions on Islamophobia row

Anderson refused to answer questions about his future and past remarks, walked out of the building without a clear response.

He ignored queries about joining Reform UK, apologizing for his comments, or the suspension by Rishi Sunak, opting to leave instead. [ more ]

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Kemi Badenoch is member of Tory Whatsapp group called Evil Plotters'

Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove are members of a Tory Whatsapp group named Evil Plotters.

Badenoch denies involvement in plots against Rishi Sunak but is part of a group that stokes her leadership ambitions. [ more ]

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1 month ago

What Have Fourteen Years of Conservative Rule Done to Britain?

Living standards have fallen in the U.K.

The country is exhausted by constant political drama. [ more ]

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Hester row and Anderson defection have left Sunak weaker than ever

No. 10 delayed condemning racist remarks by Tory mega-donor

Tory MPs concerned about Sunak's leadership abilities [ more ]

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Exodus of long-serving MPs leaves Commons facing wave of change

High number of departing MPs ahead of next election, including experienced former secretaries of state.

Concerns about Tory party being left with inexperienced MPs after the departures. [ more ]

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The seven most bizarre takeaways from Liz Truss's Popular Conservatism launch

Liz Truss launches Popular Conservatism movement to unite the Tory party with hardline policies on taxes, immigration, and human rights.

Truss criticizes Tory colleagues for being more focused on their next job and popularity at dinner parties than conservative principles. [ more ]

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This is getting silly': senior Tories criticise Simon Clarke after he calls for Sunak's resignation UK politics live

Conservative MPs overwhelmingly disagree with Simon Clarke's call for Rishi Sunak to resign.

Privately, other Tory MPs have been even more critical of Clarke, questioning his leadership abilities. [ more ]

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Conservatives slam bonkers' plot to topple Rishi Sunak before election

Senior Tories rally behind Rishi Sunak against replacement attempts with Penny Mordaunt before the next election.

Backbench Tories fear losing seats, considering ousting Sunak for Mordaunt, causing internal conflict. [ more ]

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Sunak faces growing calls to return 10m donated to Tories by Frank Hester

Growing calls for Rishi Sunak to return donation from Frank Hester after racist remarks

Differing opinions within the Tory party on returning the donation despite condemnations of Hester's remarks [ more ]

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Diane Abbott row: Tory minister says they'd take more cash from donor Frank Hester

Tory minister willing to accept more cash from donor despite racist comments

Growing disagreement within Tory party over accepting money from controversial donor. [ more ]

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Tory mayor Andy Street says he would return money from donor Frank Hester - BBC News

The row over alleged racist comments made by a top Tory donor continues.

Differing responses within the Conservative Party on handling the situation. [ more ]

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Standing down: who are the MPs calling time before the next UK election?

90 MPs won't seek re-election, highest since 2010

Exodus of 11 Tory former secretaries of state expected [ more ]

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The Guardian view on the Tory right and Trump: a moral abyss and an electoral dead end | Editorial

The Tory party is facing internal strife and criticism of Rishi Sunak's leadership.

There are ideological and geographic challenges within the Conservative base that make recovery difficult. [ more ]

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Foolish' for Tory party to indulge in infighting, says James Cleverly

James Cleverly defends Rishi Sunak against calls for his replacement

Cleverly praises Sunak's efforts to reduce inflation and immigration [ more ]

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4 months ago

Full list of Tories who turned on Sunak to back Rwanda amendments

Two Tory deputy chairmen resigned over Rishi Sunak's Bill aimed at reviving the stalled Rwanda deportation plan.

Around 60 Tory MPs voted in favor of amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill, indicating unease within the Conservative Party. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith's resignation letter in full

Two Tory deputy chairmen resign after backing amendments to strengthen the Rwanda Bill

MPs reject amendments to the Bill aimed at preventing or delaying removals to Rwanda [ more ]

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