Tory leadership race latest: Suella Braverman crashes out Tory leadership contest

Tory leadership race latest: Suella Braverman crashes out Tory leadership contest

S uella Braverman has crashed out of the Conservative leadership race as her vote dropped to 27 in the second ballot of Tory MPs. It leaves five candidates in the contest to... Read more »
‘Culture war’ issues: Tory leadership hopefuls weigh up benefits of engaging | Conservative leadership

‘Culture war’ issues: Tory leadership hopefuls weigh up benefits of engaging | Conservative leadership

It has always been a defining element of political party leadership contests that for success, candidates must appeal to the memberships’ niche interests. With Conservatives, this was generally about low tax. But... Read more »
Conservative leadership race: Penny Mordaunt latest Tory to launch bid to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister | UK News

Conservative leadership race: Penny Mordaunt latest Tory to launch bid to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister | UK News

Trade minister Penny Mordaunt has joined the Tory leadership race, becoming the ninth person to enter the field. “Our leadership has to change. It needs to become a little less about the... Read more »
Tory MPs take sides as race to replace Boris Johnson begins in earnest – UK politics live | Politics

Tory MPs take sides as race to replace Boris Johnson begins in earnest – UK politics live | Politics

Key events: Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature How will a new Tory leader be chosen? Rajeev Syal It is for Conservative MPs and then party... Read more »
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault allegations spanning 7 years

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault allegations spanning 7 years

17 May 2022, 17:48 | Updated: 17 May 2022, 19:13 A Tory MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. Picture: Alamy A Conservative MP has been arrested on... Read more »
Defeated Wandsworth Tory councillor blames losing on ‘young voters not following their parents’

Defeated Wandsworth Tory councillor blames losing on ‘young voters not following their parents’

A defeated Conservative councillor in Wandsworth – one of the London boroughs dramatically won by Labour on Thursday (May 5) – has blamed the Tories’ poor results on an influx of young... Read more »
Boris Johnson latest news: Tory candidates ‘ashamed’ to be linked to PM, says Labour

Boris Johnson latest news: Tory candidates ‘ashamed’ to be linked to PM, says Labour

Boris Johnson ‘out of touch’ over cost of living crisis, says Keir Starmer Angela Rayner claims Tory election candidates are ashamed to be linked with the prime minister, by running as “local... Read more »
Tory Crispin Blunt criticised for ‘disgraceful’ comments on jury conviction of fellow MP Imran Ahmad Khan | Politics News

Tory Crispin Blunt criticised for ‘disgraceful’ comments on jury conviction of fellow MP Imran Ahmad Khan | Politics News

Tory MP Crispin Blunt has been criticised for questioning the conviction of his colleague, Imran Ahmad Khan. Khan, MP for Wakefield, was found guilty on Monday of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy... Read more »
Tory MP Maria Miller tells how she was cyber-flashed while on busy train into Waterloo

Tory MP Maria Miller tells how she was cyber-flashed while on busy train into Waterloo

A Conservative MP who was cyber-flashed while on a busy train to London revealed she has become accustomed to a ‘regular bombardment of online verbal abuse, rape, and even death threats’.  Basingstoke... Read more »
Tory MP and GB News host facing £5,000 fine for breaking business rules

Tory MP and GB News host facing £5,000 fine for breaking business rules

Red Wall Tory and GB News presenter Dehenna Davison could face criminal proceedings and a £5,000 fine for breaking business rules. Davison – who hosts The Political Correction on GB News with... Read more »