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Tory leadership contenders would be wise to become the ‘heir to Keir’

The Conservative leadership contest is something of a sideshow to the meaningful politics of government. Whoever wins will inherit a depleted party reeling from arguably its worst ever election defeat. It comprises only 121 MPs, many now in marginal seats (77 are defending majorities where just a 5% swing would…

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Tory members back James Cleverly as leader but Tom Tugendhat is public’s favourite, poll claims

Conservative MPs will narrow down the number of candidates to just two before the contest goes to a vote among Tory members

The Independent UK

It’s time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall pledges to halt Tory ‘salami slicing’ of benefits, but Labour under fire for union pay deals

The Guardian - UK

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Ending sexual violence on public transport is ‘absolute priority’, says minister – as it happened

Louise Haigh speaks out after figures showed a 50% increase in incidents in the last two years

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage ‘deeply irresponsible and dangerous’ during riots, says Tory leader contender – as it happened

Tom Tugendhat criticises Reform UK leader’s attempt to amplify ‘false information’ and for his failure to condemn the riots

The Guardian - UK

What Tory leadership contenders have said about UK riots as Kemi Badenoch accused of being missing in action

After more than a week and a half of unrest, The Independent looks at what each leadership candidate has said about the riots sweeping the UK

The Independent UK

‘Like a submarine’: Tories criticise Kemi Badenoch’s low profile during riots

The Conservative leadership candidate has been described as ‘missing in action’, despite role as shadow communities secretary

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‘I worry about populist politics’: Mel Stride says even progressive voters should want a strong Tory party

Leadership contender says the Conservatives need to recover to ensure Britain does not lurch into ‘negativity and division’

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The Tory leadership contenders must face the facts: the world has changed

When an asteroid hits your house, it’s a safe bet that you’re going to need more than a vacuum cleaner, a feather duster and some air freshener. That is roughly the situation the Tories face now after the election. Yet the party’s leadership contest — officially under way, with Robert…

Evening Standard

Tory party installs ‘yellow card’ system to prevent in-fighting as six leadership candidates confirmed

Kemi Badenoch, Priti Patel, Robert Jenrick, Mel Stride, Tom Tugendhat and James Cleverly have all received the 10 nominations necessary to enter the race

The Independent UK

Who are the Conservative leadership candidates?

Which Tory MPs will be taking part in the three-month contest to succeed Rishi Sunak?

The Guardian - UK

Conservative leadership race spending cap raised to £400,000

Exclusive: Higher limit reflects longer race, while cash-strapped party seeks £50,000 from candidates to cover costs

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch accuses Conservative leadership rival of ‘dirty tricks’

Shadow minister turns on critics over claims she was behind abusive blog comments written 17 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Mel Stride becomes fourth MP to enter Conservative Party leader contest

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.

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UK politics: Labour puts Tories’ ‘freedom of speech’ law for universities on hold – as it happened

Controversial measure is paused with the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, indicating that it could be repealed

Evening Standard

Tory leadership race hots up as Mel Stride becomes fourth candidate bidding to replace Rishi Sunak

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: No 10 denies government has changed position on two-child benefit cap – as it happened

Spokesperson cites ‘fiscal inheritance’ after apparent softening of position by Starmer and Phillipson

The Independent UK

Tories heading for armageddon as bombshell poll suggests Rishi Sunak will win just 82 seats

Exclusive: A major survey for The Independent on the eve of the general election puts Labour on course for a 272-seat majority with Keir Starmer winning 461 seats

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The Guardian - UK

Rishi sinks into TV sofa as Boris gloats and Mel goes rogue

PM’s This Morning appearance came after his No 10 predecessor had put the boot in and his most loyal lieutenant suddenly decided to tell the truth

The Guardian - UK

From attack pillows to tortured metaphors: the ups and downs of the UK election campaign rollercoaster

As the campaign nears its end, we look back at the highlights and low points from the past six weeks

Evening Standard

Starmer, Sunak, Farage, Davey and Greens in final pitches to Londoners as Tories (almost) admit defeat

If you look at polls we’re heading for Labour landslide, says minister

The Guardian - UK

Tories say Labour set for win as Starmer warns of attempt to suppress turnout

Tories accused of deploying tactic to limit losses after Mel Stride says Labour heading for ‘largest majority ever’

Evening Standard

Labour heading for 'extraordinary landslide' win on scale likely never seen before in UK, says Tory minister

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride appeared to be seeking to limit the scale of a Tory defeat

The Guardian - UK

UK election diary: Integrity and accountability? Don’t bet on it

Sometimes Sunak only makes sense if you assume he is actively trying to lose this joyless election

The Guardian - UK

And it’s over to Mel Stride. Again. Where are all the other Tories? Ladbrokes?

The work and pensions secretary’s colleagues must be trapped under something heavy because no one but Stride is pulling their weight

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