Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation in favour of ‘cheap’ energy Plans by the Conservatives to replace the Climate Change Act come as divisions over emissions-cutting measures widen. Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review Exclusive: The Independent has seen draft conclusions for Lord Wolfson’s report to the Tory leader giving the basis for leaving the European Convention on Human Rights The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Digital ID cards branded a ‘gimmick’ and ‘cynical ploy’ to fool voters The so-called Brit-Cards will allow the verification of a citizen’s right to live and work in the UK. Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
Tories would reverse any ‘reckless’ moves to scrap two-child benefit cap Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said those on benefits should have to make the same responsible decisions about having children as everyone else. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Tory candidates must pledge support for leaving ECHR or stand down, says Jenrick Shadow justice secretary demands prospective MPs sign contract saying they stand for ‘Conservative values’ UK politics – latest updates The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Boris Johnson says Farage’s stance on Russia is ‘extremely dangerous’ Former PM also brands Reform UK a threat to national security and raises concern about its approach to the economy The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
Johnson accuses Farage of ‘extremely dangerous’ stance on Ukraine war The former Conservative prime minister said he had ‘serious anxieties’ about the insurgent party’s approach to the economy and national security. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Farage faces cross-party criticism for not denouncing ‘paracetamol-autism link’ Nigel Farage said he has ‘no idea’ whether US President Donald Trump was right to link paracetamol to autism. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 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
Ed Davey lays out Lib Dem plan to overtake the Tories at next election in speech full of digs at Nigel Farage The Liberal Democrat leader claimed ‘racism and misogyny’ would ‘get the tacit support of people in power’ under a Nigel Farage-led government Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025
Controversy Explained: Why is Bridget Phillipson Urging Kemi Badenoch to Remove Liz Truss from the Tory Party? Bridget Phillipson urges Kemi Badenoch to expel Liz Truss after her Tommy Robinson support, citing economic wreckage and bigotry International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025
A glut of VIPs and a heckled minister see Palestinian flag raised at London’s newest embassy Ambassador welcomes historic event with MPs keen to be seen but minister faces awkward crowd The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
Battle of Britain anniversary ‘reminds us of values that bind us together’ – PM The ceremony marked the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 Ed Davey ‘not afraid of Nigel Farage’ and claims he is leader who can stop Reform’s march to power Exclusive: Liberal Democrat accuses Labour leader Keir Starmer and the Tories’ Kemi Badenoch of trying to mimic Reform UK
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025 ‘Good humanitarian reason’: Ed Davey calls for emergency programme to clear asylum backlog Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says push to process cases would also ultimately save money and remove far-right target
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025 Badenoch says Starmer ‘rewarding terror’ as UK prepares to recognise Palestine The move would spark a diplomatic row with Israel and the US.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Who sat next to whom at Trump’s Windsor banquet – and what does it tell us? US president was next to Princess of Wales while Rupert Murdoch had the ear of Starmer’s chief of staff
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Jeffrey Archer: ‘Nigel Farage is the best mob orator I’ve heard in my lifetime – I could never vote for him’ INTERVIEW: As he publishes his 30th novel, the former deputy chair of the Conservative Party is showing no signs of slowing down. In his riverside penthouse in London, he talks to Chris Harvey about the rise of Reform, Peter Mandelson’s sacking over his friendship with Epstein, and his big life…
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Temporary block on man’s deportation will not undermine returns deal – minister Liz Kendall said the High Court decision was disappointing but it would not prevent the rest of the agreement with France going ahead.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Wednesday briefing: Trump arrives in the UK – and his playbook is reshaping the British right In today’s newsletter: From ‘deep state’ warnings to Maga hats at rallies, US rhetoric is crossing the Atlantic, even as most voters remain sceptical
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Tory green group urges Badenoch to prioritise nature recovery The Conservative Environment Network delivered a paper to the Tory leader outlining a vision for restoring England’s natural environment.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 Starmer faces fresh pressure over returns deal after blocked deportation Kemi Badenoch said her message to ministers was ‘we told you so’, while shadow home secretary Chris Philp called the deal a ‘failed gimmick’.
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 Blocked deportation leaves Keir Starmer's illegal migration policy in tatters Kemi Badenoch says her message to ministers was ‘we told you so’ after an Eritrean man won a last-minute High Court bid to temporarily block his deportation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025 MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson Hapless Stephen Doughty was given the hospital pass of defending the PM over the ex-US ambassador’s appointment