No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Britain’s tallest Tory opens up for first time about being bullied and his ‘heroine’ Kemi Badenoch James McAlpine, 22, who stands at 7ft 2in, became an unlikely star of last week’s Conservative Party Conference Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Margaret Thatcher’s 1975 Tory leadership nomination paper found in forgotten box They were among a cache of papers belonging to Sir Edward du Cann, who was chairman of the influential Conservative backbench 1922 Committee. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Margaret Thatcher’s Tory leadership paper unearthed in forgotten cardboard box Document was found amongst papers belonging to Sir Edward du Cann The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
China poses threat to UK, minister says amid questions over spy case Beijing’s threat to the UK includes in the arena of cybersecurity and its relationship with Russia, Hamish Falconer said. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Badenoch sets out her vision to redefine Tory party – but few are listening Rivals lurk in the aisles at sparsely attended conference at which the party leader ignores the threat from Reform The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
The end of stamp duty? Here's what scrapping the property tax would mean for London home buyers The news that the Conservative Party has promised to abolish stamp duty tax will be welcomed by many London buyers Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Tories are only party that can meet ‘test of our generation’, says Badenoch The Tory leader is delivering her closing address to the party conference. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Badenoch to pledge half of money from cuts will go towards driving down deficit Labour accused Kemi Badenoch of having a ‘brass neck’ as she seeks to position her party as the only one that can get the economy back on track. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Badenoch to pledge doubling of apprenticeship budget and cut in degree numbers The Tory leader will pledge to reintroduce caps on student numbers in every subject area. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Gender critical activists accused of ‘hateful’ remarks after suggesting trans rights supporters have ‘broken brains’ Labour MP Richard Quigley said he was ‘appalled by the comments, but not surprised’ The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Tory defectors to Reform UK lacked mettle to ‘deal with tough times’ – Badenoch The Conservative leader told ITV News she was ‘sorry to lose’ supporters as she embarked on a ‘long, difficult journey’ in Opposition. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
It’s Tory conference: Boriswave goodbye to a deluded party on its way to electoral annihilation When both Reform and the Liberal Democrats are eating your lunch, and even Nadine Dorries has abandoned ship, it might just be time to call it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025
Nigel Farage unveils wave of Tory defections during Conservative conference AN avalanche of Tory defections to Reform UK have been announced during the Conservative Party's conference as leader Kemi Badenoch admitted her… The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025 Conservative conference gender session ‘curated hatred’ – Tory politician Andrew Boff claimed the gender identity session featuring former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies was ‘one sided’ and said it was ‘not a debate’.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Video shows empty seats during key Conservative party conference speech There were several empty seats at the Conservative Party's conference on Monday, 6 October, as Sir Mel Stride laid out the opposition's economic plans if they win the next election.
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 Jenrick to vow to scrap Sentencing Council over ‘two-tier justice’ claims The shadow justice secretary is expected to set out plans to put ministers in charge of sentencing policy.
Reason · Oct 6, 2025 British Minister: 'Just Because You Have a Freedom Doesn't Mean You Have To Use It' Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is moving to ban protests that annoy the public.
The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025 The Conservatives always adapt to survive – or do they? In the wake of the 2024 general election, media headlines, public discourse, and Reform UK’s consistently favourable electoral and polling results have suggested the party poses an “existential threat” to the Conservatives.
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 Half of Tory members think Badenoch should not lead party into next election Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick would be the favourite to succeed her if she stepped down in the next few months.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025 It’s Badenoch’s Tory show, 2025: like Britain seeing an old flame and remembering why we blocked their number The conference offers a flailing leader, Trumpite policies and rivals jockeying for position. It is comical, but also worrying, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Robert Jenrick hits out at Liz Truss’s ‘careless’ and ‘un-conservative’ mini-Budget Jenrick also dismisses any speculation about his leadership ambitions, telling his audience Kemi Badenoch will lead the Tories into the next election
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Top Farage aide hints Conservatives could merge with Reform UK post-election if Jenrick becomes Tory leader Gawain Towler also hinted Reform will have an open-door policy to Tory defectors
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Tories to ditch business rates for pubs and shops if they win election Sir Mel Stride made the commitment as he addressed the Conservative Party conference
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 Tories pledge to scrap business rates for shops and pubs Sir Mel Stride made the commitment as he addressed the Conservative Party conference.