The Latest Breaking News from Robert Jenrick

In today’s newsletter: Labour has told two stories about Rachel Reeves’ budget. Will it be an end to austerity – or an acceptance of “the harsh light of fiscal reality”?

Badenoch and Jenrick appeal to worst instincts of Tory members, though few seem to care about what is clearly a temporary appointment

Exclusive: ‘Enslavement and colonialism were not ‘gifts’ but imposed systems that brutally exploited people, extracted wealth, and dismantled societies, all for the benefit of Britain,’ one Labour MP told The Independent

Tory leadership candidate wades into reparations debate, arguing empire brought democratic institutions

Exclusive: The Margaret Thatcher fan and Tory leadership favourite says her braids are her equivalent of the late PM’s handbag as she tells Political Editor David Maddox, in an interview on Independent TV, that she won’t give up her hard-hitting style – having faced criticism for being too right wing…

A survey of party members suggested Kemi Badenoch had maintained her lead over Mr Jenrick.

A survey of party members suggested Kemi Badenoch had maintained her lead over Mr Jenrick.

Robert Jenrick also said the West should reduce its dependency on China and prepare for China to invade Taiwan ‘within three years’.

London is a safer place without Chris Kaba, Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has said.