Voters beginning to think Conservatives are ‘weird’, research suggests Tories found to have problems with relatability, and few voters can identify party leadership candidates The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Badenoch launches Tory leadership campaign with attack on Doctor Who The Tory leadership hopeful will say ‘Labour will fail’ and the Conservatives have to be the change sought by British voters The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024
Monday briefing: Why the race to lead the Conservatives is wide open In today’s newsletter: As MPs return to Westminster this week, the field of six candidates will be whittled down – but it’s still all to play for The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Kemi Badenoch to urge Conservatives to do more than criticise Labour Shadow minister will launch leadership campaign with call to think afresh and move on from landslide election defeat The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
Tories warned they must focus on own renewal not Labour as leadership contest heats up Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly officially launch their Tory leadership campaigns with a warning that they need to change their own party The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024
Priti Patel says she would do Rwanda-style deportations again as she woos Reform voters Priti Patel officially launched her bid to become Tory leader with a special guest from Reform UK in the audience The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
‘The race is wide open’: MPs’ vote looms for six Tory leadership hopefuls Badenoch and Jenrick are the bookies’ favourites but the party’s reduced ranks make the numbers extremely tight The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024
Who are the six leadership candidates to be voted on by Conservative MPs? Tory MPs will vote next week in a series of ballots to narrow the field down to four candidates The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024
Starmer faces pushback from pubs over ‘bonkers’ outdoor smoking curb plans Hospitality industry expresses concern about impact on businesses of leaked proposals not denied by PM The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024
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Which Conservative leadership hopeful is best hope for UK’s climate goals? None of the candidates may seem like a good option, but some pose a greater danger to net zero than others The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024
Priti tote bags, Kemi sweatshirts and Jenrick mugs: Tory candidates to roll out the merch in bid to be new leader 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
Tory rivals are playing nice so far but like a family Christmas old scores are bound to surface The Conservatives would be better able to stand one another if the party could work out what it actually stands for The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
Kemi Badenoch would defeat all five leadership rivals, new poll reveals 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 Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024 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…
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick admits he took Ozempic jab for weight loss Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick admitted he took Ozempic jabs for several months to shed some pounds
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024 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 · Aug 10, 2024 Priti Patel’s ‘laughable’ claims of two-tier policing putting officers at risks Neil Basu, ex-head of counter-terrorism, says former home secretary’s remarks are divisive and untrue
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024 ‘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
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Growing calls for parliament to be recalled as riots continue to spread Diane Abbott warns the violence ‘shows no sign of abating’ as MPs from across the political spectrum, including Priti Patel and Nigel Farage, demand the Commons re-opens
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 England riots: how has ‘two-tier policing’ myth become widespread? Idea has been propagated by Tommy Robinson and others from far right but claim does not stand up to scrutiny
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Tuesday briefing: Are far-right rioters victims of unfair policing? All the evidence says no In today’s newsletter: Voices from Tommy Robinson to Nigel Farage have complained of ‘two-tier policing’ – but their claims do not add up
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024 Priti Patel criticises Nigel Farage for comparing far-right riots to BLM protests Tory leadership candidate says Reform leader’s comments are deeply misleading as she urges parliament recall