Conservative MP Mark Menzies loses whip over alleged misuse of campaign funds
A Conservative MP has been suspended from the party after being accused of using campaign funds to pay off “bad people”. Mark Menzies, who represents the constituency of Flyde, is alleged to have used thousands of pounds given by donors to fund medical expenses and to have made a late-night call to an aide asking […]
Rishi Sunak is being ‘inauthentic’ on ECHR threat, claims Suella Braverman
Suella Braverman has said that the prime minister’s “noises” about withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) are likely to be seen by voters as being “inauthentic”. It came as the former home secretary urged Rishi Sunak to take the UK out of the ECHR and fight the coming general election on the […]
How every MP voted on the smoking ban as Sunak faces Conservative revolt
MPs voted this evening by 383-67— a majority of 316 — in favour of the government’s phased smoking ban. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ensure that those aged 18 or over can still buy cigarettes without legal repercussions; but it would be an offence to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 1 January […]
Rishi Sunak braces for Conservative rebellion over ‘smoke-free generation’ bill
The prime minister is bracing for a significant rebellion from his party over plans to ban young people from smoking. The proposed legislation would ensure that those aged 18 or over can still buy cigarettes without legal repercussions; but it would be an offence to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 1 January 2009. […]
Rishi Sunak’s popularity with Conservative Party members at record low, according to survey
Conservative party members are more dissatisfied than ever with Rishi Sunak, according to a survey from the ConservativeHome website. In this month’s ranking of cabinet ministers, the prime minister recorded a net satisfaction rating of -27.7. The only individual to fall below Sunak is illegal migration minister Michael Tomlinson — who combines a low public […]
Cameron rules out No 10 return under any circumstances: Sunak has ‘phenomenal brain’
Lord Cameron has insisted there are no circumstances in which he would consider returning to No 10 as prime minister again. The foreign secretary, who left No 10 in 2016 in the wake of the Brexit referendum having served as PM since 2010, said he was “very happy” in his current role. Rishi Sunak is […]
Police launch investigation into Angela Rayner over sale of council house
Police have launched an investigation into Angela Rayner. Labour’s deputy leader has faced questions about whether she paid the right amount of tax on the 2015 sale of her ex-council house due to confusion over whether it was her principal residency. A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesperson said: “We’re investigating whether any offences have been […]
‘We both need to be back in Westminster’: Conservative MP endorses Reform’s Lee Anderson
A Conservative MP has appeared to endorse Lee Anderson of Reform UK, labelling the former Tory as Ashfield’s “greatest champion”. Nick Fletcher, an MP widely considered to be on the right of the Conservative Party, said in a post on X/Twitter this morning that both he and Anderson “need to be back in Westminster”. It […]
Conservatives and Labour not being ‘honest’ about public finances, suggests former chancellor
Philip Hammond has suggested that the Conservative and Labour parties are not being open enough with voters about the state of the public finances.
Rachel Reeves vows crackdown on ‘tax dodgers’ to fund NHS and breakfast clubs
In a newly released plan, Labour said the government has “lost any focus and energy” in tackling tax compliance and avoidance.
