Rattled Johnson blames everyone but himself for ‘Boriswave’ of migrants He attacks Rishi Sunak and David Cameron – but refuses to say the name of ‘Boriswave’ accuser Nigel Farage The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Tory plan to abolish stamp duty ‘will benefit London and the wealthiest the most’ – as it happened The Social Market Foundation thinktank says council tax reform and a property-based tax would be more sustainable and fairer The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
Tory plan to scrap net zero target puts UK climate leadership at risk In the mid-2000s, soon after becoming Conservative leader, David Cameron hugged a husky on a trip to the Arctic, in what was widely described as an attempt to “detoxify” the Tory brand. Eighteen years later, Kemi Badenoch has promised to scrap the law that once made that rebranding credible. The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025
The Guardian view on the Tory conference: history’s revenge on Conservatism Editorial: Speeches from the conference floor reveal a party out of ideas. Its leadership team is mistaking slogans for policy and nostalgia for purpose The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up? We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025
Tom Cruise tipped to become latest A-lister to move into the Cotswolds Tom Cruise’s personal assistant has reportedly been sent to survey local properties in the area Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem obituary Liberal Democrat leader and sage politician who was also an Olympic athlete and British record holder The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
David Cameron in weight loss journey as he sheds 'four stone' David Cameron is rumoured to have lost up to four stone in a recent weight loss regime Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Menzies Campbell: Liberal Democrat leader ousted as ‘too old’ As the party’s foreign affairs spokesman he led opposition to Tony Blair’s invasion of Iraq. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Friday essay: new revelations of the Murdoch empire’s underbelly – from The Hack’s real-life journalist This is the humblest day of my life, declared Rupert Murdoch to a parliamentary committee on July 19, 2011. This was at the height of what the newspaper historian Roy Greenslade called “the most astonishing 14 days in British press history, with daily shock heaped upon daily shock”. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025
The Hack true story: The real tale behind the ITV phone hacking drama ITV drama The Hack, delves into the News of the World phone hacking scandal - but what really happened? Woman & Home · Sep 25, 2025
Resisting Faragism offers the Lib Dems a rare clarity of purpose Ed Davey’s rallying cry in defence of moderate, liberal Britain might give some coherence to a party with a reputation for opportunism, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
Lib Dems complain of unbalanced Reform media attention in latest Glee Club song In the latest Liberal Democrat Glee Club song, the lyrics liken Reform UK to ‘the fash’. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025
The latest Tory defector to Reform wrote David Cameron’s ‘hug a hoodie’ speech – here’s why that matters now Conservative party leader David Cameron gave a speech in 2007 on social justice which is remembered as the “hug a hoodie” moment. In it, he laid out the foundations of what would become the “big society” social programme and called for more compassion towards young people. The speech was written… The Conversation · Sep 18, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told A former paratrooper known as Soldier F is accused of two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in Londonderry on January 30 1972.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025 Danny Kruger: From 'compassionate conservatism' to Reform UK DANNY Kruger has defected from the Tories to Reform UK, becoming one of a growing number of Conservatives joining Nigel Farage’s party.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Trial comes after long campaign for justice for Bloody Sunday victims The last five decades have witnessed many legal twists and turns.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Almost £10m of public money spent on subsidies for former PMs Annual cost of allowance has more than doubled in recent years because of quick turnover of prime ministers
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 Samantha Cameron to wind down her Cefinn womenswear brand Designer’s final collection will go on sale online and in her two London shops at the end of the month
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Samantha Cameron's fashion line folds amid soaring costs The next winter collection from the former Tory PM’s wife will be her last
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Samantha Cameron to close her fashion label after eight years The wife of the former prime minister has confirmed that the label’s upcoming winter collection will be its last
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Samantha Cameron’s fashion label to close after eight years The wife of the former prime minister revealed that the label’s upcoming winter collection launching later this month will be its last.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 Wednesday briefing: What are the key revelations from the Boris Files – and why do they matter? In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s investigation into the former prime minister shows how he used his office for his own gain – and taxpayers are footing the bill
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025 Boris Johnson was paid £240,000 after Maduro meeting, invoice shows Johnson’s office sent invoice to hedge fund manager, which was paid, weeks after meeting Venezuelan leader last year
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025 What are the Boris Files and what do they reveal about former PM’s conduct? Leaked material from Johnson’s private office raises serious questions relating to his time in No 10 and since he resigned