Thatcher's secret leadership fears revealed in archives
Newly uncovered National Archives documents expose Margaret Thatcher's private concerns about Tory leadership challenges years before her dramatic downfall in 1990.
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Thatcher's school essay predicted her PM future
A remarkable school essay written by a young Margaret Thatcher in 1942, predicting she would become Britain's first female leader, has been discovered in her former Somerset school archives.
Republican civil war erupts in Maine and Alaska
Conservative factions in Maine and Alaska launch unprecedented rebellions against Republican establishment, signalling deep internal divisions over party direction and leadership.
Badenoch: Tories must become 'political fighting force'
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers powerful warning to Conservative Party conference, urging Tories to transform into disciplined 'political fighting force' and learn from Labour's campaigning tactics to avoid electoral defeat.
Badenoch's Tory vision speech falls on deaf ears
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch attempts to redefine the party's direction with a major policy speech, but struggles to capture political attention amid competing Westminster dramas.
Tories pledge permanent stamp duty cut for first buyers
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch announces radical Conservative plan to permanently abolish stamp duty for properties under £425,000 in major housing market shake-up.
Tory rivals attack Starmer's stamp duty reforms
Conservative leadership contenders unite against Labour's proposed stamp duty reforms, warning of market chaos and accusing Starmer of punishing aspiration. Kemi Badenoch leads the charge as Tories position themselves as defenders of homeowners.
Badenoch's tax cuts and pig wrestling save job bid
Exclusive analysis of Kemi Badenoch's extraordinary conference speech as the Business Secretary deploys humour, personal anecdotes and controversial policies in a high-stakes attempt to secure her political future.
Badenoch's Tory conference triumph steals spotlight
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivered what many are calling her unofficial leadership pitch at Conservative Conference, overshadowing Rishi Sunak with a powerful vision for Britain's future.
Kemi Badenoch credits husband for political success
Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch moved conference delegates with an emotional tribute to her husband Hamish, crediting him as the secret weapon behind her political success and personal resilience.
Badenoch pledges stamp duty axe for first-time buyers
Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty for properties under £500,000 in radical plan to boost home ownership and fix Britain's broken housing market.
7ft 2in student becomes Britain's tallest Conservative
Kemi Badenoch shares memorable moment with exceptionally tall student at Conservative conference, creating viral political moment that's reaching new heights
Badenoch: Britain Needs More Conservatives
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch delivers powerful speech at Conservative Party Conference, urging party unity and calling for more Tory representation across Britain.
Tory civil war erupts over India trade deal
The Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as Kemi Badenoch launches a stunning attack on her own government's India trade negotiations, exposing deep divisions within the Tory ranks and positioning herself for a future leadership bid.
Badenoch: Stop asking Farage to join Tories
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers a blistering response to colleagues urging Nigel Farage to join Conservatives, calling it 'patronising nonsense' that disrespects party members.
Badenoch channels Thatcher in Tory conference speech
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch invoked Margaret Thatcher's legacy while attacking Labour's economic policies in a powerful Conservative conference address that positioned her as a potential future leader.
Tory conference descends into chaos as Reform threatens wipeout
The Conservative Party conference descends into division as Reform UK threatens to deliver electoral annihilation, with Boris Johnson's legacy casting a long shadow over Rishi Sunak's leadership.
Reform UK defections rock Tory conference
Rishi Sunak faces fresh crisis as Reform UK announces defection of senior Tory councillors during Conservative conference, signalling right-wing rebellion.
Badenoch: Tories must not become Reform UK
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch delivers explosive speech warning Conservatives against sacrificing principles to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, as party faces existential crisis.
Tory Civil War: Badenoch and Jenrick Clash at Conference
Conservative Party tensions explode into open conflict as senior ministers Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick trade blows over immigration and party strategy, revealing deep divisions ahead of general election.
Badenoch's Tory takeover: End of One-Nation Conservatism?
An in-depth analysis of how Kemi Badenoch's rising influence is reshaping the Conservative Party, moving it away from traditional One-Nation principles toward a more radical, divisive future.
Thatcher's Shadow Looms Over Divided Tory Conference
Rishi Sunak's Conservative conference descends into nostalgia as party clings to Margaret Thatcher's legacy while struggling with current divisions and leadership questions.
Tory Conference Faces Empty Seats in Manchester
As Conservative ministers gather in Manchester, sparse attendance and public indifference overshadow the party's key policy announcements, raising questions about Tory appeal beyond their core base.
Tory leadership battle erupts at conference
Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as senior ministers Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch openly position themselves as Rishi Sunak's successors, while Andy Burnham demands radical devolution powers for Manchester.
Ben Jennings cartoon exposes Tory conference chaos
Acclaimed Guardian cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a devastating satirical take on the Conservative Party Conference, capturing the infighting and policy confusion plaguing the government.
Tory Conference Humiliation: Half-Empty Hall Exposes Crisis
The Conservative Party faces a devastating blow as their flagship conference in Manchester draws sparse crowds, revealing deep internal divisions and dwindling public support ahead of crucial elections.
Half of Tories think Badenoch better PM than Sunak
Explosive new polling reveals deep divisions within the Conservative Party as members question Sunak's leadership ahead of the next general election.
Badenoch's Tory conference speech: blueprint or suicide?
An in-depth analysis of Kemi Badenoch's controversial Conservative conference address, examining her radical vision for Britain's future and what it means for the Tories' electoral prospects.
Badenoch's make-or-break week in Tory crisis
Conservative heavyweight Kemi Badenoch confronts her most critical political test yet as internal party tensions reach boiling point. This pivotal week could define her future leadership ambitions and reshape the Tory landscape.
Tory MP Tugendhat faces conduct questions amid leadership speculation
Senior Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat confronts allegations about his behaviour as leadership speculation intensifies, with party figures weighing in on the controversy.
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