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Lee Anderson defends death penalty comment amid criticism of ‘daft’ remarks

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rejected any calls for a return of executions

Evening Standard

Lee Anderson: Deputy Tory party chairman clashes with radio interviewer over dishonesty claims

Newly appointed deputy Conservative Party chairman Lee Anderson has clashed with a radio presenter over accusations of dishonesty.

Evening Standard

New Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson backs death penalty and clashes with reporter

The outspoken MP accused a radio presenter of dishonesty in a testy exchange.

The Independent UK

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Lee Anderson says he'd support return of the death penalty after being appointed Tory deputy chairman

The controversial MP has said that the death penalty should be brought back for serious criminals who are clearly identifiable.

Wales Online

BBC releases car-crash Lee Anderson interview IN FULL after MP's 'can't trust' jibe

THE BBC has published a full, unedited interview with Tory Party deputy chair Lee Anderson after the MP claimed he could not trust the broadcaster…

The National (Scotland)

Lee Anderson argues with Nottingham BBC presenter and asks if she's lied 10 times

Controversial MP was being interviewed in wake of calling for return of the death penalty

Nottingham Post

Rishi Sunak flew back to London from Dorset last night before flying to Cornwall this morning, No 10 confirms – as it happened

PM rejected overnight stay in west country and used helicopter to return to London before flying to Cornwall in plane

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Rishi Sunak rebukes Tory vice-chair for backing death penalty

Lee Anderson, who was given role on Tuesday, also called for a naval ‘standoff’ in the Channel over small boats

The Guardian - UK

New Tory party deputy chair Lee Anderson backs return of death penalty

The outspoken MP said of fusilier Lee Rigby’s killers ‘they should have gone, same week. I don’t want to pay for these people’

Evening Standard

Nottinghamshire MP Lee Anderson says he is in favour of death penalty

He said: 'Nobody has ever committed a crime after being executed'

Nottingham Post

Bring back the death penalty, says new Tory party deputy chair Lee Anderson

Outspoken MP also says Navy frigates should take Channel migrants back to France the same day

The Independent UK

'100 per cent success rate': Tory deputy chairman backs DEATH PENALTY

THE newly appointed deputy Conservative Party chairman has said he would support the return of the death penalty because “nobody has ever…

The National (Scotland)

New Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson: I would support death penalty return

The outspoken MP said he did not want to ‘pay for’ criminals such as Fusilier Lee Rigby’s killers to be imprisoned.

The Independent UK

Greg Hands and Lee Anderson give the Tory reshuffle a fairytale ending

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Nottingham Post

Backlash over Ashfield MP Lee Anderson's new promotion in PM reshuffle

The MP has been appointed as the new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party.

Daily Mirror

Tory chair says deputy Lee Anderson is 'fantastic asset' despite foodbank rants

New Conservative chairman Greg Hands dodged questions on Lee Anderson's history of controversial remarks, including suggestions people using foodbanks cannot cook or budget 'properly'

Evening Standard

New Tory chairman Greg Hands on backfoot over ‘30p Lee’

Lee Anderson controversially said that hard-up families should be able to prepare meals for 30p

Evening Standard

‘Red Wall Rottweiler’ Lee Anderson has a change of heart on Rishi Sunak

Lee hasn’t always been a fan of the PM, as we found last year

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s new Tory chairman hints at date for next general election

Greg Hands suggests big vote could come late in 2024

The Independent UK

Hands admits May’s elections will be ‘difficult’ for Sunak’s Tories

Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands said his focus was on preparing the party for the next general election.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson steps up pressure on Rishi Sunak to send Typhoon jets to Ukraine – as it happened

Former UK prime minister issues statement on day of Zelenskiy visit, calling on current PM to send some fighter jets

Evening Standard

Lee Anderson timeline as former Conservative Party deputy chairman becomes first Reform UK MP

From Tory deputy chairman to the first MP for Reform UK - we chart the political life of Lee Anderson

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s Whitehall shake-up could cost over £100m, says think tank

New Tory chairman defends cost and ‘fantastic’ appointment of Lee Anderson

Daily Mirror

Tory email hints at date for next general election after Rishi Sunak's surprise reshuffle

An email aimed at introducing new Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands - who will take charge of the Tory election campaign - appears to have revealed when we'll be going to the polls

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak's reshuffle could cost taxpayer as much as £100 million, experts say

THE decision of Rishi Sunak to appoint an MP notorious for his controversial comments on food banks to a key Tory party role is “mind-boggling”,…

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