Heavy election defeat could lead to Tory lurch to right, analysis shows
A catastrophic election defeat for the Conservative party could lead to a shift towards the populist right wing.
Projection of seats shows that if Labour gains a two percentage point swing, about 40% of remaining Conservative MPs would come from the populist right. [ more ]
MP Mike Freer says he fears for his life after office targeted in suspected arson attack
Conservative MP Mike Freer has resigned from his post as equalities minister due to fears for his safety following a suspected arson attack on his parliamentary office in north London.
Freer, who is not Jewish but represents a constituency with a large Jewish community, believes the attack may be related to his pro-Israel views. [ more ]