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Sun, 2 Aug 2026

  1. Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive

    Polling expert Sir John Curtice notes that Andy Burnham's takeover has given Labour a much-needed boost, but formidable electoral hurdles remain ahead.

Mon, 3 Aug 2026

  1. Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police

    Shadow home secretary Chris Philp urges mandatory use of facial recognition software and strict action on stolen goods.

Wed, 5 Aug 2026

  1. Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex-neo-Nazi activist candidate

    The Conservative Party faces backlash for selecting a former neo-Nazi activist for local elections, while Kemi Badenoch defends the decision and offers direct talks with Jewish leaders.

Thu, 6 Aug 2026

  1. Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

    Joshua Bonehill-Paine pulls out of the Somerset Council race following a severe backlash over his past convictions for antisemitic harassment.

Fri, 7 Aug 2026

  1. Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM

    Early prisoner release schemes spark fierce political opposition and present the new prime minister with his toughest challenge yet.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

  1. Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary

    Tom Tugendhat returns to the Conservative front bench as shadow foreign secretary under Kemi Badenoch, replacing Dame Priti Patel who takes on a global role.

Tue, 1 Sept 2026

  1. Mel Stride and Priti Patel Replaced in Major Reshuffle

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has reshuffled her shadow cabinet, replacing Mel Stride and Priti Patel with Andrew Griffith and Tom Tugendhat ahead of the October conference.

  2. Conservatives warn early release scheme risks freeing dangerous criminals

    The UK government plans to release 4,500 prisoners to ease overcrowding, but exclusions for violent crimes and proposed changes to IPP sentences spark safety warnings from the opposition.

Fri, 4 Sept 2026

  1. Badenoch accuses Burnham of stalling defence budget

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses PM Andy Burnham of delaying defence spending, pledging to hit 3% of GDP by 2030.

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

  1. Tim Montgomerie quits Reform UK following suspension

    Political commentator Tim Montgomerie has resigned from Reform UK, urging leader Nigel Farage to assert tighter control over the party.

Fri, 11 Sept 2026

  1. Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan causes homelessness

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends plans to cut £4bn in housing benefit to fund defense spending, stating claimants in expensive areas must relocate.

  2. Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet

    Anthony Lee, former Conservative campaign director, and his wife pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court over 2024 general election bets.

Thu, 17 Sept 2026

  1. Conservatives urge Burnham to rule out tax rises at Budget

    Tory shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith warns young Brits flee high taxes as Chancellor John Healey prepares the October Budget.

Fri, 18 Sept 2026

  1. Badenoch instructs lawyers to challenge government over 94% tax hike

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch instructs lawyers to challenge government funding cuts after Wandsworth Council's record council tax increase.

  2. Tugendhat tells Trump not to be silly over Falklands

    Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat claims US President Donald Trump is just appealing to domestic voters regarding the Falklands and Irish unity.

Mon, 21 Sept 2026

  1. Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists

    UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to reinstate tax-free shopping for international visitors to boost the British retail sector.

Thu, 24 Sept 2026

  1. UK Tories propose benefit curbs on alcohol and cigarettes

    UK Conservative party proposes restricting long-term jobless benefit spending on alcohol and tobacco, cutting rates by 30% for able workers.

Thu, 1 Oct 2026

  1. UK Conservatives Pledge Tough Work Rules for Under-25s

    The UK Conservative Party has proposed new work requirements for 18-to-24-year-olds claiming Universal Credit, mandating daily job centre attendance and cutting benefits by 30% after six months of unemployment.

Fri, 2 Oct 2026

  1. Tories hit out at Andy Burnham over Man City remarks

    Conservative MPs have slammed Andy Burnham's comments expressing concern if UAE owners sell Manchester City amid ongoing Premier League rule breach investigations.

Sat, 3 Oct 2026

  1. UK Conservatives aim for election readiness at party conference

    Kemi Badenoch leads the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, focusing on welfare, pensions, and countering Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Sun, 4 Oct 2026

  1. Conservative Conference 2026: Kemi Badenoch aims for big stage

    Kemi Badenoch will headline the 2026 Conservative conference at Birmingham's Symphony Hall, championing core conservative principles and distancing herself from past policies.

  2. Tories pledge to scrap £100k childcare cliff edge

    The UK Conservative Party has pledged to abolish the 100000 pound income threshold that strips parents of childcare support at their annual conference in Birmingham.

Mon, 5 Oct 2026

  1. Kemi Badenoch declares herself a classic old-school Tory

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch sets out her vision in a new essay and announces key policies at the party conference in Birmingham.

  2. Shadow Chancellor to unveil Tory plans on tax and rules

    Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith outlines economic plans at the Birmingham conference, focusing on tax cuts and housing costs.

Tue, 6 Oct 2026

  1. Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

    The Conservative Party has pledged a £10bn investment in the Britannia Shield air defence system to protect UK infrastructure from modern threats.

Wed, 7 Oct 2026

  1. Kemi Badenoch: Rather have election than deal with Reform UK

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch rules out a coalition deal with Reform UK in the event of a hung parliament, while pledging to halve employer National Insurance contributions for young workers.

  2. Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over UK skies

    Kemi Badenoch's Conservative party pledges £10bn over a decade to upgrade UK missile defence systems amid rising threats to British airspace.