Local elections set to confirm five-party politics as ‘new norm’, top pollster predicts
The outcomes of the local elections will confirm five-party politics as the “new norm”, a top polling expert has predicted. Leading psephologist professor Sir John Curtice referred to the local elections as a contest in which five political parties are going to be “serious competitors”. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Monday morning, […]
Badenoch urged to sack Robert Jenrick over Reform-Tory ‘coalition’ comments
The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has been urged to sack Robert Jenrick for his comments appearing to endorse a “coalition” with Reform UK. The shadow justice secretary, who finished second to Badenoch in the 2024 Conservative leadership contest, hinted at a Tory-Reform pact in a leaked recording obtained by Sky News. Jenrick can be heard […]
‘Proud Englishman’ Starmer warns of ‘never-ending fight for our flag and values’
The prime minister has warned that England faces a “never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents” in an address to mark St George’s Day. Speaking at a Downing Street reception, attended by former England footballer Gary Lineker and England Rugby captain Maro Itoje, Keir Starmer expressed his concerns about the far-right claiming ownership of […]
Keir Starmer welcomes ‘much-needed clarity’ after supreme court gender ruling
Keir Starmer has welcomed the landmark ruling that biological sex should determine whether people can use same-sex spaces. In his first comments since the verdict, the prime minister said he was “really pleased” that the supreme court announcement has given “much-needed clarity” on gender issues. The UK’s highest court, delivering its judgement last Wednesday, ruled […]
Former adviser to David Cameron announces run for California governor
A former key adviser to David Cameron has announced he is running for governor of California in 2026. In a video announcement posted to X, Steve Hilton highlighted his past growing up in London and working in 10 Downing Street. The businessman, author and media personality criticised the leaders who have long held power in […]
Michael Gove awarded peerage in Sunak’s resignation honours list
Michael Gove is among several former cabinet ministers to be given a seat in the House of Lords in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. The former levelling up secretary served in the cabinets of four prime ministers before standing down as an MP ahead of last July’s general election. A rare constant across the fourteen […]
Kemi Badenoch opens door to Conservative deals with Reform UK at local level
Kemi Badenoch has appeared to condone the prospect of Conservative councillors forming coalitions with local counterparts in Reform UK. The Conservative leader has consistently ruled out any national deal with Reform, citing leader Nigel Farage’s pledge to “destroy” the Tories. But Badenoch has now suggested that the picture is different for Conservatives at a local […]
Streeting warns Trump tariffs could ‘disrupt’ UK medicine supply
The production and supply of medicines could be impacted by the tariffs placed on the UK, the health secretary has warned. Wes Streeting said Britain “already had issues with medicines production and supply internationally” but warned that this could be made worse by the 10 per cent tariffs imposed by the US. Speaking to Sky […]
‘Nobody wins from a trade war’, Keir Starmer declares in warning to Trump — full speech
Keir Starmer has declared that “nobody wins from a trade war” in an apparent warning to US president Donald Trump. The prime minister’s comments came after the government announced it will relax rules around electric vehicles, with carmakers affected by Trump’s tariffs. Starmer said there is “no doubt” the challenge that tariffs put forward by […]
Conservative Party will fail trying to ‘out-Farage Farage’, shadow minister warns
The Conservatives will not be able to build a broad coalition of voters if it focuses on “responding to and aping Nigel Farage”, a shadow cabinet minister has said. Andrew Bowie, the shadow Scottish secretary, warned his party that “nobody can out-Farage Farage” in an interview with the Holyrood magazine. He said the Conservatives […]
