Therese Coffey: Former Tory deputy PM applied for Labour Treasury job August 14, 2024 Former Conservative deputy prime minister Therese Coffey reportedly applied for a senior role in the Treasury under Labour. The ex-MP – who lost her Suffolk Coastal seat at the general election among some 200 Tories who failed to secure re-election – put herself forward for the role of UK director at the European Bank for [...]
Boris Johnson sized up for Telegraph editor role amid bidding war August 12, 2024 Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly being considered for the role of global editor-in-chief at The Daily Telegraph. The approach has been made by Johnson’s former chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, who is spearheading a bid to buy The Telegraph and The Spectator, both of which are up for sale following a blocked Abu Dhabi-backed takeover, [...]
Kemi Badenoch twice as popular as nearest rival to lead Conservatives July 11, 2024 Former business secretary Kemi Badenoch has twice as much support as her nearest rival to take over as Conservative leader, a poll has found.
What’s to blame for Tory woes? Boris Johnson and Brexit July 9, 2024 If Boris Johnson hadn’t backed Brexit, the Tories could still be in power – and further pandering to the right will only push voters further into the pinstripe embrace of Nigel Farage, argues Alys Denby As an endorsement of Keir Starmer, this election result was equivocal. His thumping majority was won with a vote share [...]
Election 2024: Who could be in the running for Tory leadership post-July 4? July 3, 2024 We've taken a look at some of the key runners and riders who could put themselves forward to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader - if he loses.
Election 2024: Mel Stride claims Labour heading for ‘largest majority ever’ July 3, 2024 Mel Stride appeared to concede defeat ahead of the general election, suggesting the Labour Party was “heading for an extraordinary landslide”.
Election 2024: Boris Johnson makes surprise stop at Conservative rally July 2, 2024 Boris Johnson has made a surprise appearance at a Conservative rally - with just a single day of the election campaign remaining.
Election 2024: Kemi Badenoch hints at future leadership plans ‘after the election’ June 24, 2024 Kemi Badenoch appeared to hint at her leadership ambitions during a business debate, saying “we will talk about leadership things after an election”.
Election 2024: Sunak has ‘certainly not’ given up on the Red Wall, Gove insists June 20, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has “certainly not” given up on the Tories' campaign in the Red Wall, Michael Gove told City A.M.
Cleavage by Cleo Watson review: So absurd it could just be true June 5, 2024 Full of the scandal but free from the stakes, Cleavage is the second 'wholly fictitious' book from Boris Johnson's former aide, and it's a riot.