Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry Measures to be announced to make funding more transparent amid new revelations about Reform UK leader The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Why have the Tory defections to Reform dried up? NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at why a steady stream of Tory defectors to Reform appears to have dried up after Nigel Farage set a deadline of Thursday 7 May The Independent UK · May 6
11 best log burners for heating rooms of all sizes, tried and tested Invest in an efficient stove that will keep you warm The Independent UK · Jan 23
Average price tag on a UK home jumps by nearly £10,000 as market rebounds after Budget January’s recovery brings average asking prices close to where they were last summer Evening Standard · Jan 19
Met Police Commissioner calls for widespread police reforms Sir Mark Rowley called for a reduction in police forces across England in Wales as part of his suggested reforms Evening Standard · Jan 18
Woman jailed after crashing her vehicle into a South Florida federal courthouse, police say Authorities say a woman intentionally crashed her vehicle through the front entrance of a South Florida federal courthouse building after regular hours, causing about $200,000 in damage The Independent UK · Jan 15
Grooming gangs inquiry in disarray as potential chairwoman steps down and third survivor quits panel The resignations have triggered renewed calls for the inquiry to be scrapped and replaced with a fully independent, judge-led process Evening Standard · Oct 21, 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
Labour should relax law on Brits serving in Ukrainian army – MP turned soldier Jack Lopresti, former Tory deputy chairman, has been serving with the Ukrainian army since January. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Reform UK announces mass Tory defections as Kemi Badenoch says: 'We're shedding baggage' Kemi Badenoch tries to brush off the string of defections, which were revealed while she conducted a series of broadcaster interviews on Tuesday Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
PM urged to use India trip to call for release of Briton Jagtar Singh Johal Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained by the Indian authorities since 2017, when he was arrested in the country just weeks after his wedding. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
Vaping impact to be studied Experts are going to examine 200 former smokers, with half switching to vapes as a quit aid. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Starmer urges students to halt pro-Palestine protests and remember ‘heinous’ October 7 attacks instead Labour prime minister intervenes to warn of ‘context’ just days after Manchester synagogue terror attack The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Leading female politicians and artists reject attempts to link migration and sexual abuse The letter accuses the right of exploiting ‘violence against women to fuel hate and division’ The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Anger doesn’t get you anywhere, says minister after latest anti-migrant protests ‘One mustn't mix up people's genuine concerns and worries peacefully expressed with those who are trying to turn it into violence’, said Dame Angela Eagle
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 Voices: ‘The UK needs a new voting system first’: Readers react to Corbyn’s new left-wing party YOUR VIEWS: Our community say Corbyn’s new party highlights growing frustration with Labour but warns it risks splitting the left and strengthening the right unless the UK’s voting system is reformed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 The Guardian view on Conservatives in crisis: a shrinking party without purpose Editorial: Speculation about deals with Reform is symptomatic of the Tories reluctance to understand why they lost and how far they are from regaining public trust
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Why St George’s Day has been moved from 23 April this year Church of England has changed the date this year because no saint’s day can take place in the week before or after Easter
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024 Tories should change their name, says Conservatives’ election guru Lynton Crosby Veteran election strategist Sir Lynton Crosby said ‘Tory’ had become a dirty word
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024 Kemi Badenoch ‘refused to move’ Tory leadership contest to allow winner budget response Former business secretary says Sunak and Hunt better placed to respond to Rachel Reeves’ economic policies
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024 Call in Anish Kapoor for an HS2 monument Letters: What to do on HS2 | Women who start war | Tory leadership race | The comfort of Corbyn | A Labour shakeup
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024 OPINION - How did James Cleverly throw away a seemingly unassailable lead? If it was tactical voting, then... oops