Reform's Tice: Labour defector to be revealed Tuesday
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice says a defector from Labour will 'probably' be unveiled on Tuesday. This follows high-profile Tory switches as the party gears up for May elections.
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Robert Jenrick defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
Robert Jenrick's dramatic defection to Reform UK sparks internal power struggle and questions over the party's future. Analysis of the political fallout and what it means for Kemi Badenoch.
Ministers urge Starmer to sack Wes Streeting over leadership plots
Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to dismiss Health Secretary Wes Streeting as rival factions jockey for position. Insiders claim briefings reveal government unpopularity and internal Labour Party strife.
Badenoch rebukes Jenrick over 'broken Britain' claim
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch insists the UK remains 'one of the most successful countries on earth' in a sharp rebuttal to Robert Jenrick, who defected to Reform UK. Read the full political fallout.
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Ministers urge Starmer to sack Streeting for disloyalty
Senior government figures are reportedly pressing for Wes Streeting's removal as Health Secretary, citing his 'outspoken opinions'. Allies hit back, calling the briefings 'stupid'.
Pressure mounts on Health Secretary Wes Streeting
Senior government figures are reportedly urging the PM to sack Health Secretary Wes Streeting over his 'outspoken' views and leadership ambitions. Read the full story on the internal Labour Party rift.
Reform UK Welcomes 18th Tory Defector as Jenrick Jumps Ship
Westminster's political drama intensifies as Robert Jenrick and Nadhim Zahawi defect to Reform UK, raising questions about the party's anti-establishment claims. Brian Reade analyses the seedy soap opera.
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A review of Donald Trump's chaotic second year reveals unprecedented power concentration, eroded democratic guardrails, and fears for the 2026 midterms. Read the full analysis.
Jenrick's Reform defection shocks Tory friends in Newark
Conservative councillor Sam Smith reveals his personal betrayal after Robert Jenrick's shock defection to Reform UK. Voters in the Newark constituency react with mixed feelings to the MP's dramatic party switch.
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Jenrick Joins Reform UK in 'Seismic' Centre-Right Shift
Nigel Farage declares Robert Jenrick's defection marks the day Reform UK became the primary home for conservatives, signalling the end of the Tory Party as a credible force. Read his full ultimatum.
Cabinet ministers demand Starmer sacks Wes Streeting
Fresh turmoil hits Labour as Cabinet ministers call for Keir Starmer to sack Health Secretary Wes Streeting for disloyalty and undermining No 10. Read the full story of the internal rift.
11 Tory MPs on Defection Watch List
The Conservative Party monitors 11 MPs amid fears of further defections to Reform UK following Robert Jenrick's move. Senior Tories warn of potential disaster.
Streeting allies hit out at 'stupid' briefings
Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting call for unity as senior figures reportedly push for his sacking. Read the latest on the Labour government's internal tensions.
Badenoch calls Jenrick a liar, rejects Reform UK deal
Kemi Badenoch insists no more top Tories will defect to Reform UK, branding Robert Jenrick a liar. She rules out an electoral pact, as Tory grandees warn of a split right-wing vote benefiting Labour.
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Badenoch rebukes Jenrick over 'broken Britain' claim
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch insists Britain is resilient and not broken, directly countering Robert Jenrick's claims after his defection to Reform UK. Read the full political clash.
Hillsborough families withdraw support for 'watered down' bill
Families of Hillsborough and Manchester Arena victims say they can no longer back the Hillsborough Law after government amendments exempt security services. Read the full crisis.
Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to sack Wes Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces calls for his sacking from Cabinet colleagues who accuse him of undermining collective responsibility. Read the latest on the Labour government's internal rift.
Jenrick defects to Reform, compares move to leaving bad relationship
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, claiming he 'agonised' over the decision. Kemi Badenoch brands him a 'liar' as the political rift deepens.
Jenrick Defection Deepens Right-Wing Divide
Robert Jenrick's shock move to Reform UK has ignited a bitter public feud with Kemi Badenoch, fracturing the UK's political right ahead of key May elections. Explore the fallout.
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Badenoch Emerges Stronger from Jenrick's Tory Defection
Robert Jenrick's messy defection to Reform UK has cemented Kemi Badenoch's position as a robust Conservative leader, with MPs rallying behind her. Analysis of the fallout and what's next.
Jenrick's defection to Reform UK exposes a career of shifting allegiances
Robert Jenrick's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK reveals a politician driven by ambition, not belief. We analyse his journey from Cameronite to Farage ally.
Tory Defections to Reform UK: A Political Cartoon's View
Martin Rowson's latest cartoon captures the turmoil as Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK. Explore the satire and what it means for British politics. Read the full analysis.
Jenrick's Reform Defection Sparks Tory Exodus Fears
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after his defection to Reform UK. Nigel Farage sets a 7 May deadline for more Tory MPs to jump ship, causing panic in Conservative ranks.
Starmer's Arsenal cheer fuels debate on political abuse
Keir Starmer's celebration at an Arsenal match ignites a Guardian letters debate on whether offensive football chants aimed at the PM are justified or a sign of societal coarsening. Read the full discussion.
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Tories 'Fighting for Survival' After Jenrick Defection
The Conservative Party faces a crisis as Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, with Sir Keir Starmer branding them a 'sinking ship'. Get the full briefing on today's top stories.
Jenrick defects to Reform, calls Tories 'arsonists'
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick launches scathing attack after defecting to Reform UK, accusing his old party of breaking Britain. Kemi Badenoch brands him a liar.
Corbyn's 'The Many' slate includes PSC chair Louise Regan
Jeremy Corbyn endorses a slate including Palestine Solidarity Campaign chair Louise Regan for Your Party's executive. The move follows controversy over a protest projecting an 'anti-Semitic' slogan onto Parliament.
Tory MPs on defection watch list to Reform UK
Senior Conservatives fear a wave of defections to Reform UK, with an internal list naming 11 MPs. Kemi Badenoch accuses Robert Jenrick of wanting to 'burn the party to the ground'. Read the full analysis.
Farage Pledges 'Well-Known' Labour Defector for Reform
Nigel Farage promises a major Labour figure will join Reform UK, sparking speculation and dismissals from senior ministers. Will it damage Starmer's government?
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11 Tory MPs on Defection Watch as Party Fights for Survival
Senior Conservatives warn the party faces a 'fight for survival' with 11 MPs on a defection watch list. Could a mass move to Reform by May 7th spell the end? Read the full analysis.
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