Rishi Sunak pleads with Tory rebels: Back my Rwanda plan PM fights for political life – and flagship migration policy – as he tries to rally support for ‘existential’ vote The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends Rwanda asylum policy as Tory split deepens – as it happened Suella Braverman earlier denied plotting to bring the PM down over the Rwanda bill The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Split Tory MPs admit they are ‘deeply worried’ by Robert Jenrick’s resignation Tory former attorney general said his party is now ‘split between people who believe in the rule of law, and people who don’t actually believe in the rule of law at all’ The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Unionist MSPs left red-faced after failed bid to stoke Lorna Slater phone row TORY and Labour MSPs have been left red-faced after trying to start a row over whether or not Lorna Slater had a government-issued phone. The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023
Emergency Rwanda legislation published after new treaty signed in Kigali Tory MPs from across the party are now expected to scrutinise the Bill, which Rishi Sunak will hope can reassure right-wingers and centrist MPs alike Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
Sunak tries to stop Tory revolt with new Rwanda bill as Braverman warns of ‘electoral oblivion’ Ex-home secretary claims Tories will ‘die’ if flights don’t start – as her cabinet ally Robert Jenrick put on resignation watch The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Sunak faces right-wing Tory revolt on Rwanda as Cleverly signs controversial treaty Home secretary insists Rwanda is ‘safe country’ – but both right-wing Tories and party moderates warn Sunak they may not support his plan B legislation The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s popularity plunges to record low among Tory members The prime minister is by far the least popular member of his cabinet, with an approval rating of -25.4, according to Conservative Home The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
The Tories happily overlooked the UAE’s human rights record – until it came for the Telegraph Doing business as usual with despots seems suddenly unpalatable for some in the party The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023
Closer EU ties is Labour’s top foreign policy priority, says David Lammy EU leaders find dealing with Keir Starmer like ‘honey on toast’ after clashes with Tory government, says shadow foreign secretary The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Nottingham city council wasn’t reckless. It was hollowed out by austerity Other local authority bankruptcies have been explained away as special cases. But this one may become an all-too-familiar story The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Tory HQ considers scrapping party conference over general election clash Tory HQ is drawing up plans to cancel the event - the biggest get-together on the party’s calendar. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Tory MPs pressure Sunak to take ‘urgent action’ on migration MPs call for radical policies before Christmas to reduce immigration numbers and overcome supreme court’s ruling on Rwanda plan The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
Sunak brushes off claims Reform UK trying to lure Tory MPs to defect PM responds after Lee Anderson claims he was offered ‘guaranteed’ job for five years The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 Sunak insists he is focused on job following speculation about Tory defections Rishi Sunak said he was focused on the economy following reports Reform UK was seeking to lure Conservative MPs.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023 Lee Anderson: Tory MP claims Reform offered ‘guaranteed’ £80,000 salary if he defected Reform UK leader Richard Tice denied that any money had been offered to Tory MPs to join the right-wing party
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023 Tory MP Anderson says Reform offered ‘guaranteed’ £80,000 salary if he defected Reform UK leader Richard Tice denied that any money had been offered to Tory MPs to join the right-wing party.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2023 Scottish Tory MSP urged to correct 'inaccurate' claim about First Minister A SCOTTISH Tory MSP has been urged to correct the parliamentary record after making an “inaccurate” claim about First Minister Humza Yousaf ...
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023 ‘No cash or money’ offered to Tory deputy chairman to defect, says Reform Reform UK leader Richard Tice has denied Lee Anderson’s claim that he was offered a financial incentive to switch allegiance.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 Reform denies claims it offered Tory MP ‘a lot of money’ to defect Reform UK has denied claims that it offered money to Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson to defect to the party.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023 Tory donor Richard Desmond revives controversial east London housing development Billionaire submits proposals for scheme that government minister Robert Jenrick pushed in 2020, with nearly twice the number of properties of original plans
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023 Jackie Baillie and Alister Jack scoop top prizes at Scottish politician awards SCOTTISH Labour’s Jackie Baillie has been named the Herald’s politician of the year, while Tory Cabinet Secretary Alister Jack scooped the…
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023 Immigration 'too high', says PM as sacked Suella Braverman leads Tory revolt Prime Minster Rishi Sunak says migration to Britain is "too high"
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023 The reason for these cynical power grabs: the weaker the Tories become, the stronger they need to appear Anywhere else, this government’s tactics would look like a slow-motion coup. In Britain now, voters find them risible, says the Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023 Senior London Tory councillor quits in fury over Gaza ceasefire stance Jamal Chohan, who was deputy leader of Kingston Conservatives, branded the party a 'sinking ship' which is 'losing its dignity'