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None of the candidates may seem like a good option, but some pose a greater danger to net zero than others

The six contenders are touting branded goods alongside policy, while organisers are just trying to make the crowning of the new leader as conflict-free as possible

The Conservatives would be better able to stand one another if the party could work out what it actually stands for

Conservative MPs will narrow down the number of candidates to just two before the contest goes to a vote among Tory members to decide a winner by November 2

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…

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick admitted he took Ozempic jabs for several months to shed some pounds

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

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

Neil Basu, ex-head of counter-terrorism, says former home secretary’s remarks are divisive and untrue

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