Tag: Tory
Will Rishi Sunak's green rethink transform Tory fortunes?
Conservatives will be watching the opinion polls to see whether the PM's announcement chimes with voters.
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Tory mayoral candidate liked Enoch Powell tweets
Susan Hall also liked a tweet featuring Islamophobic criticism of the London mayor.
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Tory minister hid in cupboard to avoid Hillsborough families, says ex-PM
Theresa May says the unnamed minister evaded the families by hiding in a cupboard in 2010.
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Wimbledon: Tory MP Stephen Hammond to stand down at next election
The Wimbledon MP is the among 40 Tories to announce they will not contest the next general election.
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Tory MP Ellwood quits Commons post after Afghanistan row
Defence Committee chair Tobias Ellwood was facing pressure after comments about the Taliban's rule.
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Labour's Angela Rayner calls Tory levelling up 'a sham'
Labour's deputy leader says her party will prioritise employment rights to spread opportunities.
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Rishi Sunak 'grateful' for Nadine Dorries's time as Tory MP
The prime minister declines to respond to stinging criticism in the former MP's resignation letter.
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Nadine Dorries should lose Tory whip – Lib Dem leader Davey
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey visits Mid Bedfordshire as voters wait for their MP to formally resign.
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Tory 'turmoil' blamed for slow Islamophobia action
Recent political upheaval has impacted party's efforts to tackle discrimination, independent review finds.
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Chris Mason: Tory gloom ahead of triple by-election test
The government faces the possibility of losing all three seats in Thursday's polls.
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Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call
Mr Francois, who also sits on the defence committee, said the video "made no mention of the fact that the Taliban is still attempting to identify and [...]
Tory MPs’ anger over accusation of ‘rigging’ Brexit committee
Conservative MP Mark Francois accused his party whips of trying to "rig" a committee discussing post-Brexit rules about posting parcels from Great Bri [...]
Investigation into former Tory MP David Warburton closed
Former MP David Warburton says allegations of sexual misconduct against him have been withdrawn.
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Rayner: Families sick with worry on Tory mortgage bombshell
The deputy PM said the IMF stated the government has "taken decisive and responsible action" over rising inflation and mortgage rates. And Oliver Dowd [...]
Police investigate Tory 'jingle and mingle' party
The Met reopens probe into Tory HQ party but will not investigate Boris Johnson over further alleged breaches of Covid rules.
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