The Latest Breaking News from Conservative Party

Who is Grant Shapps, the man taking over as Defence Secretary?

Mr Shapps is moving to the role from a stint as energy secretary.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

What the papers say – August 28

Fresh rifts in the Conservative party has set tongues wagging as they are warned of an election bloodbath.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Public expects Starmer will become prime minister, poll finds

As well as public expectation that he will become Prime Minister, Sir Keir continued to lead Rishi Sunak on favourability by 30 points to 27.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Welcome to Rishi-land: barren of attractions, bar a wavering chorus of ‘at least we’re not Labour’

As cartoonish ministers posture with their pseudopolicies, Mickey Mouse is looking positively statesmanlike, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Lee Anderson exposes the rabid subconscious of the Tories on immigration

DEPUTY chair of the Conservative Party Lee Anderson has enjoyed his time in the political limelight this week, doing a starring turn as the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023

Fresh Tory Party turmoil over London mayoral shambles

Probe into London Conservatives reignites City Hall selection row

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Tories launch review of local London operation

The review comes after Susan Hall was selected as the Conservative candidate to face Sadiq Khan at the next mayoral election.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Refused a drink, scapegoated by MPs: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller life in Britain is only getting harder

Yet another political leaflet is under fire for targeting these groups. What will it take for us to see this racism for what it is, asks journalist Ben Smoke

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Rishi Sunak’s anti-green plan is a curious gamble

Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party appear to have concluded, on the basis of a solitary and surprise by-election victory, to trash the Government’s record on the environment. It is a curious decision — and one that threatens not only Britain’s ability to combat catastrophic climate change, but also ignores…

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s drive to survive: are pro-car pledges a ‘vote magnet’?

Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of low-traffic neighbourhoods in England in the latest of a series of pro-motorist moves being seen as a bid to shore up Tory support among voters.

The Week · Jul 31, 2023