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Mon, 27 Jul 2026

  1. Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

    Kemi Badenoch writes to the prime minister stating the Conservatives will support social care reform only if tax hikes and future debt are ruled out.

  2. NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns during his first major interview on BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that social care needs urgent overhauls.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

  1. Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

    Conservative leader pushes the Prime Minister to introduce emergency laws to halt the upcoming release of hundreds of prisoners.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

  1. Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks

    The UK prime minister initiates cross-party discussions on reforming social care in England, omitting Reform UK and the Green Party.

Wed, 5 Aug 2026

  1. Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says

    Downing Street insists the prime minister remains in contact with officials during family break, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch argues Parliament should have been recalled.

  2. 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.

  2. Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases amid political pressure

    UK Prime Minister orders urgent review after opposition leader highlights loopholes allowing child sex offenders to leave prison early.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

  1. Burnham faces Parliament scrutiny after summer tour ends

    New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to face intense parliamentary scrutiny on Tuesday after a six-week summer tour and political honeymoon period.

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. Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for first time

    Andy Burnham is set to address MPs in the Commons for the first time as prime minister, facing political opponents and major autumn tests.

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

  1. Burnham promises devolution and public control of services

    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the House of Commons for the first time on 20 July 2026, promising stronger public control of essential services.

Thu, 3 Sept 2026

  1. Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQs as UK borrowing costs reached an 18-year high.

  2. Burnham's PMQs debut shows new politics challenge

    Andy Burnham faces Kemi Badenoch in his first Prime Minister's Questions amid rising borrowing costs and tax debates.

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.

  2. Reform Conference 2026: 3 crucial questions facing Nigel Farage

    Nigel Farage faces funding controversies and political scrutiny at the Reform UK conference as questions mount over his leadership and future ambitions.

Thu, 10 Sept 2026

  1. National security can't come at social security expense

    Andy Burnham clashes with Kemi Badenoch, confirming the UK will meet the 3.5% NATO defence spending target by 2035 while rejecting welfare cuts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thu, 8 Oct 2026

  1. Badenoch pledges Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to abolish inheritance tax on family homes and allow couples to leave £1m tax-free at the party conference in Birmingham.

  2. Tories united behind Badenoch after party conference

    Conservative Party unites behind Kemi Badenoch at Birmingham conference, unveiling inheritance tax plans and ruling out Reform UK deals.

  3. Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

    Rival clubs express concern over PM Andy Burnham's remarks regarding Manchester City, while the opposition demands meeting details.