The ‘blue wall’ home counties are falling out of love with the Tory party The Liberal Democrats believe they can seize the affluent, pro-remain Conservative heartland at the next election The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023
Quiz of The Week: 28 May - 2 June The Conservative Party has found itself embroiled in yet another controversy this week as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces accusations of a “cover-up” as he sought to block the Covid inquiry’s request for Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages and notebooks. The Week · Jun 2, 2023
'The truth is we’re in one hell of a mess': Former senior Tory tears into post-Brexit Britain Chris Patten, former chair of the Conservative Party, made clear his feelings on Question Time Wales Online · Jun 2, 2023
Former Tory chairman warns Britain is in 'one hell of a mess' in savage attack Lord Chris Patten told a BBC Question Time audience he has little in common with "flat earthers" within the modern-day Conservative Party as said the UK doesn't look like "a country which has things going for it" Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023
Revealed: The man behind Secret Tory Twitter account Secret Tory unveils true identify after release of his book Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
Annihilation in the red wall, an exit for a top leadership contender and a parliamentary party stuffed with southerners and Oxbridgers – how losing the next election could shape the Conservatives The Conservative party is clearly in trouble. Admittedly, opinion polls are snapshots, not predictions, but few pundits would argue Rishi Sunak will find it easy to overturn Labour’s double digit lead in the next election, especially after the Tories’ poor showing in the recent local elections. Even more worrying for… The Conversation · May 31, 2023
Canada's former Conservative leader says China 'orchestrated' campaign against him Canada's spy agency told former Canadian Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole that China campaigned to discredit him and suppress votes ahead of the 2021 election he lost to Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, O'Toole said on Tuesday. Reuters · May 30, 2023
Outrage at Tory plans to charge for media attendance at autumn conference JOURNALIST industry bodies have condemned the Conservative Party’s plans to once again charge for media attendance at their upcoming autumn… The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2023
Does the Conservative Party have a future in Nottingham after election leaves city with no Tories? The Conservative Party now has no councillors or MPs in Nottingham Nottingham Post · May 28, 2023
Tory chair calls on Labour to return Just Stop Oil-linked donations THE chairman of the Conservative Party has written to Labour demanding the party return donations from a funder who has also gifted substantial sums… The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2023
Publishers and editors call on Conservative Party to scrap conference fees The conference will take place in Manchester in the first week of October. The Independent UK · May 27, 2023
Quiz of The Week 21 - 27 May The Conservative Party faced another raft of damaging headlines this week amid fresh scandals involving senior members of the party. The Week · May 26, 2023
Analysis-More than 13,000 people in England denied vote due to new ID law - Reuters survey More than 13,000 people were denied a vote in English local elections this month because of the government's new identification law, with those in poorer areas most impacted, according to a Reuters survey of local authorities. Reuters · May 25, 2023
Does Labour now have the upper hand on immigration? Net migration to the UK reached a record high last year, opening the Conservative Party up to criticism that it has broken its 2019 manifesto pledge to “take back control” of borders and reduce numbers of migrants. The Week · May 25, 2023
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Suella Braverman accused of fresh ministerial code breaches over undisclosed links to Rwanda Exclusive: Home secretary was the director of a charity providing training to Rwandan government lawyers for five years
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 ‘Will the last Tory please turn out the lights’: WhatsApp messages reveal turmoil in the Conservative Party Panicking Tory MPs warned the party is on course to turn into a ‘skip fire’ and could even ‘die’
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023 Thursday briefing: What really happened at Chequers? In today’s newsletter: As fresh allegations of lockdown gatherings emerge, the former prime minister finds himself facing new questions – and a new threat to his political future
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 UK home secretary won't face investigation over speeding ticket meddling claims U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the government's interior minister won’t face investigation over allegations that she tried to pull strings after getting a speeding ticket
The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2023 Home Secretary cleared of rule breach as Johnson loyalists cry 'witch hunt' SUELLA Braverman is to keep her job as Home Secretary, it has been reported as Boris Johnson loyalists lined up to fume over an alleged “witch…
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Boris Johnson claims publication of Covid inquiry ruling unfairly implies he is holding back documents – as it happened Boris Johnson letter complains process is ‘unfair’ towards him and confirms he is asking new lawyers to represent him
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Suella Braverman accused of fresh ministerial code breaches over undisclosed links to Rwanda Exclusive: Home secretary was the director of a charity providing training to Rwandan government lawyers for five years
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 UK minister Braverman denies 'untoward' meddling over speeding ticket Britain’s interior minister has brushed off reports that she tried to pull strings after getting a speeding ticket
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Suella Braverman’s past controversies amid speeding scandal Rishi Sunak is under pressure to launch an investigation into the home secretary
The Hindu · May 21, 2023 U.K. Opposition calls for freeze of Indian rice tycoon's donation to Conservative Party It comes after reports from Delhi revealed that the ED conducted search operations on May 2 at 21 locations in India connected to Mr. Chanana, the Indian company Amira Pure Foods and other parties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023 Suella Braverman's 14 biggest gaffes and controversies as Rishi Sunak urged to act The Home Secretary is claimed to have tried to get civil servants to help her avoid a speeding fine, sparking calls for Rishi Sunak to open an investigation into her conduct. The divisive minister is no stranger to controversy