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Four Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives

Four Reform UK councillors from Tamworth dramatically cross the floor to join Conservative Party, citing disillusionment with Reform's direction and commitment to local community values.

North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border

In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.

Tory MP targeted by AI deepfake defection video

Conservative MP James Daly becomes latest victim of AI-generated misinformation as fake video shows him defecting to Reform UK, raising urgent questions about political security in the digital age.

Barnaby Joyce considering defection to One Nation

Exclusive: Senior Coalition figures reveal former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce is actively considering joining Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, potentially triggering a major realignment of Australian conservative politics.

Top AI Scientist Defects from US to China

In an exclusive revelation, one of artificial intelligence's brightest minds explains their shocking departure from American tech giants to join China's burgeoning AI sector, citing unprecedented opportunities and ethical imperatives.

Liberal Senator: Too fond of good coffee for Nationals

Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle reveals why she turned down joining the Nationals, citing her love for quality coffee and preference for faster-paced conversation over the party's famously deliberate speaking style.

Green Party Poaches Former Labour MPs

The Green Party makes significant political gains as former Labour MPs defect, signalling shifting allegiances in UK politics ahead of crucial elections.

Cardiff Labour councillor defects to Conservatives

In a stunning political shake-up, Cardiff's Labour cabinet member for culture and leisure has crossed the floor to join the Conservative group, creating a major headache for the city's ruling administration.

Tory Party's Thatcher obsession: From legacy to cult

An analysis of how the Conservative Party's fixation on Margaret Thatcher has transformed from political admiration into something resembling a personality cult, complete with merchandise and ideological purity tests.

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.

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: 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.

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