Party members say visa restrictions will damage economy and lead to the closure of already-struggling universities Universities will be plunged into greater financial distress and …
As criticism against Sir Keir Starmer over Tory defector Natalie Elphicke admission mounts, some Labour members are welcoming the former right-wing politician with open arms
Shadow chancellor to say Hunt’s and Sunak’s message of ‘the plan is working’, does not reflect economic reality Mel Stride, the work and pensions secretary, …
Shadow chancellor will highlight Labour’s plans to boost economy and say Conservatives are ‘out of touch’ Rachel Reeves will draw the economic battle lines for …
Rishi Sunak’s government tries to limit the damage as the Conservatives’ worst fears prove correct in the English local elections Keir Starmer was advised by …
Local election results in England justify the decision to focus on Conservative areas, claim party strategists The Liberal Democrats are increasingly confident that they will …
The results of mayoral elections in Greater Manchester, London and the West Midlands are among those expected on Saturday Starmer’s campaign chiefs say they can …
Tactical voting delivers only a near-victory for party in council election in the traditionally Conservative Berkshire stronghold In true-blue Berkshire, the skies were a prophetic …
Ed Davey says ‘lifelong Conservative voters are backing the Lib Dems’ in constituencies party is targeting Local and mayoral election results – live updates Ed …
Full results likely to point to drubbing for Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives at the general election Local and mayoral election results – live updates It was …
Conservatives predicted to lose 500 council seats in England – about half the number they are defending Local elections 2024: full council results for England …
Conservatives expect heavy losses that could destabilise Rishi Sunak’s premiership Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo IDLocal and mayoral elections: results …
Exclusive: Mayor says Conservative government has put obstacles in his way each day of his eight years in office Sadiq Khan has called the Conservatives’ …
Rumours of an early election, despite Labour’s lead in opinion polls, being used to keep unruly Conservative MPs in check Senior Tories believe the threat …
Former MP has said Conservative minister Tom Tugendhat and peer Eric Pickles should sacked UK politics – latest updates The Conservative former minister Alan Duncan …
Exclusive: senior party officials worked on commercial venture that would allow brands to sell products to supporters Senior Conservative party officials worked on plans to …
Mohamed Mansour, a Conservative senior treasurer, is one of several surprise recipients of honours A businessman and former Egyptian government minister who donated £5m to …
Mayor hits back after Conservatives pull online video showing panicking crowd in New York to criticise crime record UK politics – latest updates Sadiq Khan …
Footage of people panicking, designed to attack the London mayor’s record on crime, was filmed in a New York subway station The Conservatives have deleted …
Michael Gove is losing his battle to reform current leaseholds, Sunday Times reports The Conservatives have been accused of ditching their manifesto pledge to reduce …
Cabinet minister urges backbenchers to have confidence in party leadership amid reports of plot to remove PM Rishi Sunak will lead the Conservative party into …
Scottish Tory leader says all of Hester’s donations should be reviewed after racist and misogynistic comments UK politics – latest updates The Conservative party has …
West Midlands mayor and Scottish Conservatives openly question PM’s position that donor’s apology to Diane Abbott has closed the matter Rishi Sunak is facing pressure …
The Conservative Party’s reluctance to condemn the attacks on me was shocking, if not surprising, writes Diane Abbott. But Labour has also failed to deal …
Exclusive: Writing in the Independent, Ms Abbott said the Tories had ‘long been a source of whipping up racism’ while she had experienced ‘shocking levels’ …
Exclusive: Poll suggests public want to see consequences for offensive remarks, and many favour giving money to anti-racism charity More than half of voters think …
Kevin Hollinrake says party would take further donations despite row over alleged remarks about Diane Abbott Andy Street, the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands, …
The Labour leader defended Diane Abbott as a ‘trailblazer’ who has inspired others after claims the Conservative Party’s biggest donor said she ‘should be shot’
Victories in councils won during Boris Johnson’s ‘vaccine boost’ of 2021 face wipeout, leaving Rishi Sunak’s regime in peril Senior Tories are braced for a …
Prime minister faces claims that after 13 years in power, many of the problems he highlights are of his own party’s making Britain’s political system …
Justice secretary to tell conference he will introduce ‘Jade’s law’ later this year to protect families from jailed abusers New powers to stop people who …
Exclusive: Conservatives’ standing badly undermined by broken promises made in 2019, says report Tories’ 2019 NHS promises may come back to bite them The NHS …
Exclusive: Sunak could be presiding over ‘wake’ at conference, warns Prof John Curtice – with voters furious over NHS failures, cost of living, migrants and …
Party asked if it will return millions of pounds donated by Brexit-backing JCB boss and his family Profile: who is Anthony Bamford? Labour has demanded …
PM preparing to curb English councils from introducing speed limits ahead of party conference Six leading organisations representing cyclists and walkers have issued a joint …
The leader says his party is focusing on the NHS and protecting pensions to woo Conservatives in rural heartlands The Liberal Democrats are planning to …
The prime minister’s attempts to turn the climate emergency into a US-style wedge issue have dismayed veteran MPs who champion green policies Rishi Sunak’s decision …
Labour leader has outlined his vision for future UK relationship with bloc, saying party does ‘not want to diverge’ Ministers would have to consult the …
Exclusive: Frank Hester, who gave Rishi Sunak’s party £5m this summer, is thought to have made huge sums from DHSC contracts One of the Conservatives’ …
Exclusive: Report highlights growing gap between declining coastal communities and rest of the country Rishi Sunak must commit to levelling up England’s struggling seaside towns, …
Lee Waters says change to speed limits are ‘one of the most significant things we’ve done since devolution’ The Labour-led Welsh government has said introducing …
Survey reveals Labour more likely than Lib Dems to overturn Conservatives’ 25,000 majority in Nadine Dorries’s former seat • Read more: byelection duel could gift …
Exclusive: Tories heading for even bigger election wipeout, says shock new poll, as groundswell of anti-Conservative sentiment set to drive party to worst result in …