Five Labour councillors defect to Greens in London
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffers a significant setback as five councillors in Brent, London, join the Green Party ahead of crucial local elections. Read the full analysis.
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Five Labour councillors defect to Greens in London
Keir Starmer suffers a setback as five Labour councillors in Brent join the Green Party, amid fears of a Green surge in next year's crucial local elections. Read the full analysis.
Three Ex-Tory MPs defect to Nigel Farage's Reform
Three former Conservative MPs, including a deputy chairman, join Reform, claiming the Tories have 'lost touch'. Read the full story on the latest Westminster shake-up.
Three former Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK
Three former Tory MPs have joined Nigel Farage's Reform UK, dealing a significant blow to the Conservative Party. Get the latest on the defections and what it means for the next election.
GOP Lawmakers Defy Trump on Epstein Files Petition
Four high-profile Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, have backed a petition to force a vote on releasing withheld Jeffrey Epstein documents, defying President Trump's wishes and causing friction within the party.
Tory Civil War Erupts Over Reform UK Defections
Former PM Theresa May delivers scathing attack on defecting Conservatives as Kemi Badenoch breaks ranks with warning about party's direction under Sunak
Tory councillors defect to Reform UK in growing crisis
Conservative Party faces mounting crisis as key local representatives defect to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, signalling deeper turmoil within Tory ranks ahead of general election.
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.
Tory moderates may defect to Lib Dems over Farage influence
Senior Liberal Democrat Sir Ed Davey claims moderate Tory MPs are privately discussing defection amid concerns over party direction and Nigel Farage's growing influence.
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.
Greens' Membership Soars After Corbyn-Sultana Rift
The Green Party of England and Wales reports a dramatic surge in new members following the public falling-out between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, signalling a major shift in the UK's political landscape.
Labour councillors defect over Gaza and internal party democracy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts a growing rebellion as councillors quit over the party's stance on Gaza and internal democracy, forming a new independent group in protest.
Tory MPs Poised to Defect to Reform UK After Kruger's Move
Exclusive: Senior Conservative figures are reportedly considering joining Nigel Farage's Reform UK following Danny Kruger's defection, in what could become a major crisis for Rishi Sunak's leadership.
My New Conservatives Nightmare: How a Movement Imploded
An insider's shocking account of the dramatic collapse of the New Conservatives group, revealing the internal chaos, ideological clashes, and ultimate failure that led to its disintegration just months after formation.
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.
David Lammy slammed for 'death of Deputy PM' Charlie Kirk tweet
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces a storm of criticism for a controversial social media post appearing to celebrate the hypothetical death of right-wing US commentator Charlie Kirk. The incendiary tweet, later deleted, has been branded a 'disgrac
Tory councillor quits over Charlie Kirk assassination remark
Conservative councillor John Lamb faces immediate dismissal after suggesting controversial commentator Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' in a since-deleted social media post, igniting a firestorm of criticism and a swift party investigatio
Gary Lineker Sacked by BBC Over Migration Tweet
The BBC has taken Match of the Day host Gary Lineker off air following his outspoken criticism of the government's new asylum policy, sparking a major free speech debate and internal crisis at the broadcaster.
UK Faces Civil War Fears Amid Tory Rebellion Over Rwanda Bill
Britain faces its gravest constitutional crisis in decades as Tory rebels threaten to sink the PM's flagship Rwanda bill, plunging Westminster into chaos and sparking unprecedented warnings of national collapse.
BBC Breakfast hosts clash with Tory MP in fiery Rwanda bill row
A fiery BBC Breakfast interview saw hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt challenge Tory MP Jonathan Gullis on the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, leading to a heated on-air debate about parliamentary procedure and policy effectiveness.
Badenoch's Leadership Reality Check Begins
As the new Prime Minister, Kemi Badenoch faces a harsh political awakening. Inheriting a legacy of economic turmoil and party division, her premiership is already being tested by the cold realities of power, soaring borrowing costs, and a restless party.
Boris Johnson's lockdown dinner with flat refurb donor revealed
Explosive new documents suggest Boris Johnson attended a lockdown dinner with a Tory peer who later helped fund his controversial Downing Street flat renovation, raising fresh 'cash for curtains' questions.
Streeting Brands Reform UK 'Reheated UKIP' in Tory Warning
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a blistering attack on Reform UK, branding them a 'reheated version of UKIP' and warning the Conservative Party that their electoral pact with Nigel Farage's party risks handing Labour a landslide victory.
Starmer's reshuffle targets Tory-Reform threat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer executes a sweeping cabinet overhaul, shifting Labour's focus to the economy and national security to counter the rising electoral threat from a potential Tory-Reform alliance.
Tory Fury as Angela Rayner Escapes Police Investigation
Conservative MPs erupt after police drop probe into Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner over her former council house sale. The political battle over her tax affairs intensifies.
Tory MP condemned for 'deport migrants to Ireland' comments
Conservative MP Paul Bristow condemns colleague Paul Mahmood's controversial suggestion to send asylum seekers to Ireland, exposing fresh Tory divisions on small boats policy.
Reform UK Overtakes Tories in Bombshell Poll
In a seismic shift for British politics, Nigel Farage's Reform UK has surpassed the Conservatives in a major opinion poll, sparking a furious reaction from Boris Johnson and raising existential questions for the Tory party.
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 Rejects Boris's Plea to Rejoin Conservatives
Brexit architect Nigel Farage has publicly rejected a dramatic plea from former PM Boris Johnson to rejoin the Conservative Party, dealing a crushing blow to Tory election hopes and vowing to lead Reform UK's political revolt.
Rees-Mogg: My Brexit tactics cost Tories the election
Former Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg concedes his Brexit strategy backfired, admitting it cost the Tories the 2024 election. Exclusive analysis reveals how the 'hard Brexit' approach alienated voters.
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