Badenoch invokes Thatcher at Tory conference
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch invokes Margaret Thatcher's spirit in fiery Conservative conference speech, urging party to rediscover radical reforming zeal amid internal divisions.
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Badenoch's Conference Speech Signals Tory Crisis
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's disastrous conference performance reveals a party in terminal decline, with empty rhetoric replacing substantive policy.
Tory Ministers Clash Over Party's Future Direction
Cabinet ministers Kemi Badenoch and Mel Stride engage in public disagreement over Conservative Party strategy, exposing deep divisions within government ahead of crucial elections.
Tory membership plummets to record low under Sunak
Exclusive analysis reveals Conservative Party membership has collapsed to its lowest level in decades, with activists abandoning ship as Rishi Sunak's government struggles to maintain support.
Tory Mayor: Party Must 'Pull Socks Up' to Survive
In a stunning intervention, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street declares the Conservative Party must urgently reform or face electoral oblivion, criticising infighting and lack of clear direction.
Badenoch's Tax Cut Vision Dominates Tory Conference
Conservative Party Conference 2025 kicks off with Kemi Badenoch's rallying cry for economic growth, tax reductions, and party unity as Tories gather in Manchester to reshape their political agenda.
Tory civil war erupts as Stride and Badenoch clash
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces Conservative party fury after urging members to avoid 'ideological purity' and embrace 'pragmatism' in his conference speech, drawing immediate criticism from Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.
Badenoch: Tory conference like 'visiting the in-laws'
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's startling comparison reveals deepening divisions within Conservative ranks as party morale hits new lows ahead of potential general election.
Badenoch's Last Shot: Tory Conference Crisis
As the Conservative Party gathers for its crucial autumn conference, Kemi Badenoch faces what may be her last opportunity to establish relevance and reshape the party's direction amid internal turmoil and electoral challenges.
Kemi Badenoch blasts Tory 'saboteurs' in party civil war
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch unleashes blistering criticism against Conservative rebels she accuses of sabotaging the party's election chances with their 'destructive' behaviour.
Tory Grandees Back Badenoch Amid Climate Policy Fight
Senior Conservatives are quietly positioning Kemi Badenoch as the party's next leader while criticising 'unrealistic' climate legislation that could alienate voters.
Tory ministers clash over Labour defection in Badenoch's constituency
Cabinet ministers Kemi Badenoch and Claire Coutinho publicly split as former Tory chair defects to Labour in Badenoch's constituency, exposing deepening Conservative divisions.
Badenoch dismisses Tory defection fears as 'nonsense'
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch vehemently denies Conservative MPs are planning to defect to Reform UK, branding speculation 'complete nonsense' while campaigning in key marginal seat Wrexham.
Tory Civil War: Badenoch and Jenrick Clash at Conference
Conservative heavyweights Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick reveal deepening divisions over immigration and economic policy during tense conference appearances, exposing the party's internal turmoil.
Labour voter's stunning conference declaration: Never again
A traditional Labour supporter's dramatic U-turn at the party conference sends shockwaves through Westminster as core voters abandon Starmer's leadership.
Tory Rebel Launches Countdown Clock to Topple Kemi Badenoch
A Conservative MP has secretly launched a 500-day countdown to oust Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch from party leadership, exposing deep divisions within the Tory ranks as the party trails heavily in the polls.
Ex-British Soldier Defects to Taliban in Afghanistan
Peter Reynolds, a former British Army soldier, has defected to join the Taliban in Afghanistan, citing disillusionment with the UK's withdrawal and a desire to live under Sharia law. His story reveals a complex and controversial narrative of betrayal and
Johnson's Tory Spat Exposes Immigration Policy Disaster
Former PM Boris Johnson launches blistering attack on current Tory leadership over catastrophic immigration policy failures, revealing deep party divisions and policy incompetence.
Tory MP defects to Reform UK in bombshell move with family link
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen dramatically crosses the floor to join Reform UK, exposing a previously unknown personal connection to Nigel Farage's family that has sent shockwaves through British politics.
Tory MP Maria Caulfield defects to Reform UK
Conservative MP Maria Caulfield has dramatically defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, citing the government's failure on immigration and Brexit. The move signals deep unrest within the Tory party and is a significant boost for Reform ahead of the general
Tory MP defects to Reform UK in major blow to Sunak
Conservative MP Maria Caulfield has dramatically defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, citing the government's failure on immigration and betrayal of Brexit promises. The shock move deals a severe blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership ahead of the general elec
Ex-Tory MP defects to Reform UK as party surges in polls
Former Conservative MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK as Nigel Farage's party extends poll lead over Labour. Labour MPs reportedly considering switch amid Starmer's ratings slump.
Senior Tory MPs 'Poised to Defect' to Reform UK in Party Crisis
Exclusive: Growing panic within Conservative ranks as senior MPs reportedly consider joining Reform UK. Danny Kruger declares the Tory party 'over' in stunning Westminster rebellion.
Tory Minister Defects to Reform UK Ahead of Blackpool By-Election
Former Tory Treasury Minister Jim O'Neill defects to Reform UK, dealing major blow to Conservatives ahead of crucial Blackpool South by-election. Political earthquake rocks Westminster.
Tory heavyweights Braverman and Frost defect to Reform UK
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and ex-Brexit negotiator Lord Frost have dramatically defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, signalling a seismic shift in British politics ahead of the general election.
Price Defection Rocks Liberal Party, Leaves Ley in Crisis
The defection of Indigenous conservative Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to the crossbench has triggered a political firestorm, leaving Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley to manage the fallout and raising serious questions about the party's direction and unity.
Farage Asked Boris Johnson to Lead Reform UK
Exclusive: Nigel Farage reveals he directly lobbied Boris Johnson to lead Reform UK in a seismic move that could have reshaped British politics. The former PM declined, opting to focus on his writing career.
Farage's Reform UK rocked by candidate defection to Tories
Reform UK's campaign in Nigel Farage's target seat of Clacton descends into chaos as parliamentary candidate Richard Tice accuses recruit of being a 'plant' who defected to Tories days before poll.
Reform UK MP's Bizarre Conference Song Performance Stuns
Conservative defector Andrea Jenkys delivers an unexpected musical performance of her own composition, 'Insomniac', at the Reform UK party conference, leaving attendees and political commentators baffled.
Dorries urges Tory members to defect to Reform UK
Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries issues a bombshell rallying cry, urging Conservative members to abandon the party and switch to Nigel Farage's Reform UK in a dramatic intervention.
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