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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.

Leavitt: No Government Pay During Shutdowns

GOP congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt declares federal workers shouldn't receive paychecks during government shutdowns, igniting heated debate about taxpayer fairness and civil service protections.

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.

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.

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'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.

Shipping heir found dead in pool before election

Petros Krommidas, 49-year-old son of wealthy Greek shipping tycoon, discovered dead in Long Island swimming pool just days before local elections where he was standing as a candidate.

Starmer confronts BBC over Panorama investigation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges BBC director-general over 'Panorama' programme investigating party's candidate selection process, raising concerns about editorial standards and political impartiality.

RFK Jr's bizarre sneeze fit during Trump COVID discussion

Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial presidential bid faces fresh scrutiny after an extraordinary coughing fit during a live interview about Donald Trump's COVID diagnosis, raising health questions just weeks before the election.

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