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Former Tory home secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK

Appearing at a Reform UK veterans event, Ms Braverman said she had resigned her Conservative Party membership of 30 years.

The Independent UK

UK approves massive Chinese embassy in central London despite security concerns

Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts.

Euronews

Jenrick’s defection strategy calls him ‘new sheriff in town’ – reports

Kemi Badenoch dismissed Mr Jenrick as shadow justice secretary and suspended him from the Conservative Party on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Shadow London minister Gareth Bacon says ‘zero chance' he will defect to Reform

This comes after Robert Jenrick’s bombshell defection left Westminster reeling and wondering who will jump ship next

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch dismisses Reform’s May defection deadline for Tories

Nigel Farage and his head of policy Zia Yusuf have indicated May 7 would be a cut-off point for admitting Conservative defectors to their party.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega-embassy

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

Evening Standard

'Traitors' politics: Minister's warning as Farage teases Labour defection to Reform after Jenrick joins from Tories

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said Reform UK was a ‘Right-wing project’ despite Nigel Farage’s party attracting a significant number of Labour voters

Evening Standard

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Kemi Badenoch bids to steady Tories after Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform

The Newark MP said most of his former Tory colleagues ‘don’t have the stomach for the radical change this country needs’.

Evening Standard

Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after shock sacking and declares Farage is leader Britain needs

Nigel Farage thanks Tory leader for delivering Jenrick to Reform ‘on a plate’ after firing him – and boasts of a Labour defector to come

The Independent UK

Robert Jenrick latest: New Reform MP claims defection will ‘unite the right’ after Badenoch brands him a ‘liar’

The Conservative leader said Nigel Farage’s party was ‘taking away’ her problems by welcoming Robert Jenrick

The Independent UK

Full list of Tories who have defected to Farage’s Reform after Suella Braverman becomes latest recruit

The former home secretary has become the latest right-wing Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv and Lviv struck by drones and missiles after Zelensky warns of ‘massive’ attack

Russia fires suspected hypersonic missile at critical infrastructure in Lviv after Zelensky accuses Putin of weaponising winter

The Independent UK

Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025

Press Association chief political photographer Stefan Rousseau’s pictures showcase both the unexpected and accidental moments of British politics.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025

The Press Association’s photographers captured some extraordinary moments in UK politics throughout the year.

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Grooming gangs inquiry must ‘leave no stone unturned’, Kemi Badenoch says

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp meanwhile urged the Government to adopt inquiry rules which would examine the ethnicity of perpetrators.

Evening Standard

Badenoch to take aim at ‘anti-growth’ employment rights reforms

She is expected to say the Employment Rights Bill is ‘the single most complained-about measure’ she hears when she speaks to businesses.

The Independent UK

Seven out of 10 Tories believe Conservative Party will prop up a Farage government

With polling suggesting the Tories are facing a wipeout, a survey of Conservative Party members reveals they support the idea of a deal with Reform UK

The Independent UK

Britain's Daily Mail publisher enters exclusive talks to buy Telegraph Media Group for $654 million

The publisher of Britain's Daily Mail has entered exclusive talks to buy Telegraph Media Group in a deal that would link two news groups that have traditionally supported the right-leaning Conservative Party

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Kemi Badenoch promises to stand with ‘grafters’ by tackling tool and farm theft

The Conservative leader pledged to introduce dedicated rural police officers and increase sentences for those who steal from farmers and traders.

The Independent UK

Badenoch promises to stand with ‘grafters’ by tackling tool and farm theft

The Conservative leader pledged to introduce dedicated rural police officers and increase sentences for those who steal from farmers and traders.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘rebuilding’ the Tories as she marks a year as leader

Mrs Badenoch’s first anniversary since taking over as Tory leader is on Sunday, November 2.

Evening Standard

Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party

Sunday marks a year since Mrs Badenoch became Tory leader.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch has six months to save the Tories – and her leadership, MPs warn

There is consternation among MPs that support for the Conservative Party has dropped seven points in the year since she became leader, with no signs of recovery

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves fights on as estate agent takes blame in rent rules breach

Starmer says chancellor will face no further action over failure to obtain rental licence

The Independent UK

Ex-PM John Major criticises Tories’ ‘loss of pragmatism, tolerance, nuance’

The former Conservative Party leader warned Kemi Badenoch against lurching ‘too far to the right’ or risk alienating voters.

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