Starmer accuses Sunak of harbouring ‘extremists’ in Islamophobia row Labour leader condemns PM and criticises Suella Braverman’s ‘extreme rhetoric’ as Lee Anderson suspended over London mayor comments The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024
Lee Anderson stripped of Tory whip over Sadiq Khan comments Claim by Ashfield MP that London mayor had ‘given our capital away’ to Islamists prompted widespread outrage The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024
Lee Anderson suspended from Conservative Party over Sadiq Khan 'Islamist' comments Lee Anderson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after claiming that Sadiq Khan is controlled by “Islamists”. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2024
Lee Anderson's 'divisive and dangerous' rant against Sadiq Khan condemned by Tory and Labour MPs Tory chiefs are under pressure to take action against Mr Anderson over his outburst against the London mayor Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2024
Tory MPs warn Sunak veering further right would be ‘politically disastrous’ Leading members of party’s One Nation caucus caution against any ‘attempt to become the Reform party’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024
Thatcher was right: Tory moderates have no power over the party’s ruthless rightwing extremists The civilising influence of the ‘wets’ is a myth. The party’s angriest elements always end up back in the driving seat, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024
Kemi Badenoch is member of ‘Evil Plotters’ Tory WhatsApp group Exclusive: Business secretary who has told party rebels to stop ‘stirring’ and back PM is in group along with Michael Gove The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
Lee Anderson says he 'should have voted' for Rwanda Bill and wants his old job back The Tory MP said he would become deputy chairman again if Rishi Sunak asked him too Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024
Chief Whip To Warn Tory MPs Who Rebelled On Rwanda Last week, The Conservative Party witnessed its biggest rebellion in years after 60 MPs called on Rishi Sunak to tighten his grip on the Rwanda legislation. International Business Times UK · Jan 22, 2024
Tories hire coordinator to get expat supporters to vote in general election Exclusive: Role is to boost turnout in key seats as extra 2.2 million overseas voters become eligible to take part by proxy The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024
Conservatives in chaos: is there a path to recovery for Rishi Sunak before next election? The Rwanda shambles, critical byelections and a likely mauling in local polls in May, the PM’s troubles are mounting. Tory optimists do see a way to win, but admit it is narrowing The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024
‘Not bothered about us’: voters in Lee Anderson’s seat reject all parties Labour wants the controversial Tory’s Nottinghamshire seat back but the biggest hurdle could be an anti-Westminster mood The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024
Sunak Hit With Biggest Tory Rebellion Over Rwanda Plan Amendments Sunak could face a humiliating defeat that could cost the Conservative Party its next general election win if Tory MPs continue to vote for Rwanda policy amendments. International Business Times UK · Jan 18, 2024
Paul Scully claims he was 'best candidate' to defeat Sadiq Khan in London mayoral race The former Minister for London felt 'frustration' after exclusion from Tory candidate shortlist Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024 Nigel Farage is circling. His aim? To pick apart the carcass of a withered Tory party The prospect of a parliamentary run may entice him when the prize is a chance to hollow out the party and occupy its shell, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2024 Rwanda Bill latest live: Top Tories Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith quit as PM hit by rebellion over deportation plan Voting has begun on amendments to the Prime Minister's Rwanda Bill
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024 Rwanda bill – latest: Rishi Sunak dealt blow as Lee Anderson joins rebellion ahead of crunch vote Prime Minister faces mounting rebellion over flagship immigration policy as it returns to Commons
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024 Sunak faces mounting pressure from Tory right over Rwanda bill as deputy party chairmen join rebellion Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith defy the PM by signalling they will support amendments to controversial legislation on Tuesday
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024 Sunak faces Tory meltdown as deputy chairs back Rwanda bill rebellion Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith defy prime minister by supporting rightwing challenges to legislation
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024 Voters turn on ‘spineless’ Sunak as dire poll results and Rwanda row spark fresh leadership crisis Tory alarm over prediction of landslide election defeat, as Lee Anderson joins Tory rebels ahead of showdown vote on ‘stop the boats’ pledge
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024 Tory MSP proposes over-40s be excluded from animal trap training A TORY MSP has been criticised for proposing that experienced animal trappers over the age of 40 should automatically be granted licences and not…
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024 Rishi Sunak in last-ditch bid to win over Tory MPs on his Rwanda bill Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson said to be ready to back hardliners – as right-wingers warn PM he could face defeat
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024 ‘A big gamble’: Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan faces crunch week in Commons Tory rebels say up to 70 MPs could back their amendments to bill, warning PM he will have ‘nowhere to go’
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 'Have the guts to face Scotland': Top Tory ministers fail to visit for an entire year TORY Cabinet ministers have fail to make any official public visits north of the Border for an entire year....
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024 Tory MSP accused of 'homophobic dog whistling' over LGBT+ conversion therapy ban A TORY MSP has been accused of “homophobic dog whistling” following comments he made regarding plans to outlaw LGBT+ conversion practices ...