Finding Labour a bit dull? Fear not, the Tory fun factory is gearing up again And the best news is, the leadership contenders can no longer do any harm to anyone but themselves The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024
Tory leadership contender James Cleverly denies calling Rwanda scheme 'batshit' Mr Cleverly claims he has ‘never described the Rwanda policy using that word’ Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024
How will the Tory leadership race work as James Cleverly enters contest JAMES Cleverly has become the first Tory leadership hopeful to declare his candidacy in the race to replace Rishi Sunak. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
James Cleverly enters race to become next Tory leader James Cleverly said he wanted to ‘unite’ the Conservative Party after their historic electoral defeat The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
Car crash interview sees Labour minister squirm over arms sales to Israel A LABOUR minister had been slammed over a “nightmare” interview in which she failed to commit to overturn Tory secrecy on arms exports to Israel… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2024
Tories will pick new leader in November after agreeing extended timetable Four MPs will be shortlisted before party conference, with Badenoch, Cleverly, Tugendhat and Patel current favourites The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024
Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi ‘seeks backers for £600m Telegraph bid’ Zahawi reportedly in talks with potential backers including the Reuben family The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024
Tory leader contest up in air as party figures disagree on timetable Idea for interim leader and candidates not chosen until autumn conflicting with desire to act sooner The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Tory MSP puts himself forward as running mate for Russell Findlay as race heats up A TORY MSP has backed Russell Findlay as the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives – and put himself forward as a potential running mate. The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
Tory peer given year-long booze ban over drunken bullying and harassment BOOZE-fuelled bullying by a Tory peer had a “serious affect” on its young women victims, Parliament has heard as he was banned from all House of… The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
SNP council group leader in shock resignation – set to join Tory administration THE leader of an SNP council group has quit the party – and looks set to join the ruling Tory administration as an independent ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
Ruth Davidson blasts 'rudderless and chaotic' Tory party The Conservatives must take time to “get this decision right” when choosing their new leader, Baroness Ruth Davidson has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024
Former Labour adviser claims indy is 'deferred rather than defeated' after election A FORMER Labour government adviser has claimed that independence is “deferred rather than defeated” after the results of the General Election… The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024
UK politics: Badenoch confirms she did criticise Sunak over election at shadow cabinet – as it happened Tory leadership contender says views of ‘activists, members and friends who lost seats after giving everything to campaign’ matter The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024 London MP Bob Blackman elected powerful chairman of 1922 Committee of Backbench Tory MPs The election was marred by controversy after some MPs arrived too late to take part due to confusion over timings
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024 Conservatives in 'no rush' to appoint new leader, says ex-minister Kevin Hollinrake At least six of the 121 surviving Tory MPs are thought to be mulling a leadership bid
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024 Labour put ‘safe’ seats at risk to target marginals. It paid off – but there’s a cost The party’s landslide victory on only 34% of the vote was a masterpiece of electoral Jenga. But the taller the tower, the weaker the base, writes Robert Ford
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024 ‘The entire clown show caught up with us’: Tory infighting erupts after defeat Honours for key figures behind decision to hold July election becomes focus of anger among senior Conservatives• General election 2024 – live news
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024 Keir Starmer prepares to hold first Cabinet meeting after vowing to rebuild Britain in landslide victory The new PM is set to meet with the first Labour cabinet in 14 years on Saturday
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024 OPINION - Tory survivors of their electoral Somme face the Nigel Farage question By the time Sir Keir Starmer spoke of the “sunlight of hope” in the early hours, it was more a matter for the Conservatives of who was left standing under the rubble of a Labour landslide than salvaging dignity. Rishi Sunak’s dejected expression said it all — holding his North…
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024 Tory civil war skirmishes break out as leadership contenders square up after election drubbing Suella Braverman urges shift to Right but defeated Grant Shapps warns party is paying the price for ‘soap opera’
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024 Voices: Tory downfall: The 9 reasons it has all gone wrong for Rishi Sunak A series of world events, poor decisions and fatal gaffes conspired to see Rishi Sunak lead the Tories to the worst electoral defeat in his party’s 346-year history
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024 Starmer set for huge majority as exit poll predicts record Tory defeat Keir Starmer is set to become Britain’s next prime minister as exit poll indicates record Tory defeat
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024 Did that really happen? 14 years of chaotic Tory government How the occupants of No 10 brought us austerity, Brexit, Partygate and an economic crash
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 Tory wipeout bingo: online sellers cash in with election games and wallcharts Games allow players to rack up points for ‘Portillo moments’ and D:Ream plays as Labour landslide projected