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Kit Harington defends controversial Black Out nights after Rishi Sunak furore

‘Game of Thrones’ actor called the criticism of Black Out nights ‘vaguely strange and ridiculous’

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Robert Jenrick: Tory leadership candidate most feared by Reform wants nothing to do with Nigel Farage

Sources say Reform sees right-wing leadership candidate Jenrick as the biggest threat

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Priti Patel becomes fifth to declare Tory leadership bid

PRITI Patel has said she will stand to be Tory party leader, making her the fifth Conservative MP to throw her hat in the ring...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

Mel Stride becomes fourth Tory MP to enter leadership race

MEL Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

Labour must drop challenge over Netanyahu arrest warrant, says human rights chief

Yasmine Ahmed of Human Rights Watch says the UK should not challenge the international criminal court’s right to seek justice for alleged war crimes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Tory MPs warned that ‘Stop Suella’ campaign could destroy the Conservative Party

Suella Braverman has emerged as a strong favourite among Tory members but Conservative MPs are trying to keep her off the leadership ballot

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Keir Starmer, please – scrap the distasteful weekly brawl that is PMQs

Parliament’s fusty old procedures badly need updating. The PM should start with a spectacle that serves no benefit, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

Sunak rejected advice to release prisoners early a year ago

Discussions took place in June 2023 but aides thought backbenchers would reject proposal to ease overcrowding

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

Tom Tugendhat dodges questions about backing Liz Truss as three Tory hopefuls launch bids to replace Rishi Sunak

Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly and Robert Jenrick have thrown their hats in the ring to replace Rishi Sunak

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024