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Kemi Badenoch bids to steady Tories after Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform

The Newark MP said most of his former Tory colleagues ‘don’t have the stomach for the radical change this country needs’.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after shock sacking and declares Farage is leader Britain needs

Nigel Farage thanks Tory leader for delivering Jenrick to Reform ‘on a plate’ after firing him – and boasts of a Labour defector to come

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Robert Jenrick latest: New Reform MP claims defection will ‘unite the right’ after Badenoch brands him a ‘liar’

The Conservative leader said Nigel Farage’s party was ‘taking away’ her problems by welcoming Robert Jenrick

The Independent UK · Jan 15

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Full list of Tories who have defected to Farage’s Reform after Suella Braverman becomes latest recruit

The former home secretary has become the latest right-wing Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv and Lviv struck by drones and missiles after Zelensky warns of ‘massive’ attack

Russia fires suspected hypersonic missile at critical infrastructure in Lviv after Zelensky accuses Putin of weaponising winter

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025

Press Association chief political photographer Stefan Rousseau’s pictures showcase both the unexpected and accidental moments of British politics.

Evening Standard · Jan 1

In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025

The Press Association’s photographers captured some extraordinary moments in UK politics throughout the year.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

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Grooming gangs inquiry must ‘leave no stone unturned’, Kemi Badenoch says

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp meanwhile urged the Government to adopt inquiry rules which would examine the ethnicity of perpetrators.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Badenoch to take aim at ‘anti-growth’ employment rights reforms

She is expected to say the Employment Rights Bill is ‘the single most complained-about measure’ she hears when she speaks to businesses.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025

Seven out of 10 Tories believe Conservative Party will prop up a Farage government

With polling suggesting the Tories are facing a wipeout, a survey of Conservative Party members reveals they support the idea of a deal with Reform UK

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

Britain's Daily Mail publisher enters exclusive talks to buy Telegraph Media Group for $654 million

The publisher of Britain's Daily Mail has entered exclusive talks to buy Telegraph Media Group in a deal that would link two news groups that have traditionally supported the right-leaning Conservative Party

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Badenoch promises to stand with ‘grafters’ by tackling tool and farm theft

The Conservative leader pledged to introduce dedicated rural police officers and increase sentences for those who steal from farmers and traders.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Kemi Badenoch promises to stand with ‘grafters’ by tackling tool and farm theft

The Conservative leader pledged to introduce dedicated rural police officers and increase sentences for those who steal from farmers and traders.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party

Sunday marks a year since Mrs Badenoch became Tory leader.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

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Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘rebuilding’ the Tories as she marks a year as leader

Mrs Badenoch’s first anniversary since taking over as Tory leader is on Sunday, November 2.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

Kemi Badenoch has six months to save the Tories – and her leadership, MPs warn

There is consternation among MPs that support for the Conservative Party has dropped seven points in the year since she became leader, with no signs of recovery

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Rachel Reeves fights on as estate agent takes blame in rent rules breach

Starmer says chancellor will face no further action over failure to obtain rental licence

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Ex-PM John Major criticises Tories’ ‘loss of pragmatism, tolerance, nuance’

The former Conservative Party leader warned Kemi Badenoch against lurching ‘too far to the right’ or risk alienating voters.

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Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Starmer vows to publish China spy evidence showing 'Tories behind case collapse' in tense PMQs standoff

The Prime Minister said he intends to release the witness statements prepared by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins in full

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Britain’s tallest Tory opens up for first time about being bullied and his ‘heroine’ Kemi Badenoch

James McAlpine, 22, who stands at 7ft 2in, became an unlikely star of last week’s Conservative Party Conference

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

China poses threat to UK, minister says amid questions over spy case

Beijing’s threat to the UK includes in the arena of cybersecurity and its relationship with Russia, Hamish Falconer said.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

The end of stamp duty? Here's what scrapping the property tax would mean for London home buyers

The news that the Conservative Party has promised to abolish stamp duty tax will be welcomed by many London buyers

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Tories are only party that can meet ‘test of our generation’, says Badenoch

The Tory leader is delivering her closing address to the party conference.

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Badenoch to pledge half of money from cuts will go towards driving down deficit

Labour accused Kemi Badenoch of having a ‘brass neck’ as she seeks to position her party as the only one that can get the economy back on track.

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