Nadhim Zahawi says it was a mistake for Tories to force Boris Johnson from No 10
Zahawi regrets Conservatives ousting Boris Johnson, calling it an incorrect decision. He believed Johnson was a consequential leader akin to Thatcher. [ more ]
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs
Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor to Labour in a shock move during Prime Minister's Questions, sparking discussions around a potential vote of confidence in Rishi Sunak. [ more ]
Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border security
Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing the Conservative party's incompetence and division under Rishi Sunak's government. [ more ]
Natalie Elphicke's statement in full as Tory MP defects to Labour
Natalie Elphicke defected from Conservative to Labour due to dissatisfaction with Rishi Sunak's government and embraced Labour's vision for the future. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak warned that stoking culture wars will not save the Tories
Rishi Sunak's culture war strategy may not be sufficient to save the Tories, emphasizing the need to focus on economic messaging to win back voters. [ more ]
The Guardian view on local elections: voters aren't listening to Tories, but are hearing Labour | Editorial
The Tories are facing significant losses to Labour in local elections in England, attributed to public dissatisfaction with rising bills and the state of the public realm. [ more ]
UK Conservative defeats pile pressure on PM Rishi Sunak DW 05/03/2024
The UK's ruling Conservative Party led by PM Rishi Sunak suffered significant losses in local elections, putting Sunak's position at risk ahead of the national election. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak struggling to smother frenzy of election rumours
Rumors of an early election in the UK led by Rishi Sunak were debunked, with David Davis stating it would be politically suicidal for the Conservatives. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak argues he can still win general election despite council seat losses
Rishi Sunak remains confident in the face of possible losses during local elections, focusing on specific wins and aiming for victory in the general election. [ more ]
Police reviewing claims against suspended Tory MP accused of pay-off to bad people'
Police are reviewing claims of Conservative MP misusing party funds. Allegations involve using donations for personal expenses, prompting police investigation and party suspension. [ more ]
John Swinney set to be confirmed as new SNP leader and Scotland's first minister UK politics live
Maria Caulfield echoes Rishi Sunak's prediction of a hung parliament, pointing out Conservative voters who stayed home in recent elections may back the Government at the general election. [ more ]
Tories suffer another defection before PMQs over Sunak's 'broken promises'
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing Rishi Sunak's government for failing on border security and accusing them of broken promises. [ more ]
Rachel Reeves accuses Tories of gaslighting' public over economy
Labour's Rachel Reeves challenges government's economic optimism, accuses of gaslighting public, and plans to draw battle lines with new economic ideas. [ more ]
A Global Lesson from Britain's Crumbling Conservative Party
The Conservative Party in the UK under Boris Johnson managed to consolidate a broad-based conservative majority despite the insurgent far right, demonstrating a seeming success in maintaining unity. [ more ]
Tory rebels call time on leadership challenge as Sunak limps on
Despite bad election results, the rebellion against Rishi Sunak within the Conservative party fizzled out without enough support for a leadership challenge. [ more ]
Britain's Conservatives trounced in local elections
Britain's ruling Conservative Party suffers significant losses in local elections, indicating a potential power shift in upcoming general elections. [ more ]
Conservative party suffers historic losses in UK local elections
Labour's success in local elections suggests a possible win in the upcoming U.K. general election, with key victories in councils and parliament seats. [ more ]
Susan Hall: Who is the Tory London mayoral candidate planning to recruit more police
Susan Hall, Conservative candidate for London mayor, promises to scrap Ulez expansion, prioritize building affordable homes, recruit more police, and focus on green choices for Londoners. [ more ]
Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring his ID
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from voting for not bringing the required ID, highlighting the controversy surrounding voter ID laws. [ more ]
U.K. Conservatives Suffer Sharp Setbacks in Early Results of Local Elections
The Conservative Party faced setbacks in local elections, a potential indicator for the coming general election, challenging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. [ more ]
Will Tories dump Rishi Sunak if election results worse than expected?
Conservative MPs are considering changing the leader if the election results are disastrous, citing a lack of campaigning skills and disconnect with the public. [ more ]
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
The outcome of local elections in England and Wales will serve as a barometer for the upcoming general election, with the Conservative Party expected to face significant losses. [ more ]
England's Local Elections and Their Wider Significance, Explained
Local elections in England and Wales to serve as a bellwether of general public opinion and potential power shift in upcoming national elections. [ more ]
It's Sunak's doom loop: the more desperate and cruel the Tories become, the more voters reject them | Polly Toynbee
The article discusses the potential downfall of the Conservative party in the UK due to various factors, including their handling of issues such as asylum seekers and civil service cuts. [ more ]
Speculation is rising about replacing Rishi Sunak with Penny Mordaunt as right-wing Conservative MPs plot to improve party's electoral chances. [ more ]
Analysis | Britain's Conservative Party, like the U.S. Republican Party, is in turmoil
Britain's Conservative Party faces possible defeat in upcoming elections after being exhausted and inward-looking, similar to the U.S. Republican Party. [ more ]
Top Tory MP and former minister defects to Labour over NHS crisis
Dr. Dan Poulter, a top Tory MP, has defected to Labour citing the Conservatives' shift towards nationalism and lack of focus on public services. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak made a mistake cutting NI and not income tax, pollster says
Rishi Sunak's decision to cut National Insurance didn't resonate well with voters, with a majority unlikely to vote Conservative in the next election. [ more ]