Tory vote could halve in double by-election defeat, leaked memo claims October 17, 2023 The Conservative vote could halve to just 30 per cent in two possible by-election defeats later this week, a leaked memo has claimed. Officials at Tory HQ suggest the party’s share of the vote in the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections this Thursday could drop by around half, Sky News reported. It emerged just over [...]
Tory grandees and Nigella gather to pay tribute to Lord Lawson October 17, 2023 Former prime minister Sir John Major, current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and ex-chancellor George Osborne attended the service at St Margaret’s Church.
Break up Treasury and scrap cabinet secretary job, civil service review to urge October 17, 2023 The Treasury should be broken up and the cabinet secretary role should be scrapped, a review of the civil service is expected to urge.
Ex-Boris Johnson adviser switches sides to boost Labour business plans October 16, 2023 Former Tory adviser Iain Anderson has been recruited to work with Labour on securing closer relations with business.
Peter Bone: Tory MP facing suspension over bullying and sexual misconduct claims October 16, 2023 Tory MP Peter Bone has been recommended for a six-week suspension from the Commons after being found to have committed bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member. Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel said the MP for Wellingborough “committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct” against a member of his staff [...]
Humza Yousaf tells Westminster ‘bring it on’ as he shifts strategy for indyref2 October 15, 2023 Humza Yousaf has shifted his strategy towards a second Scottish independence referendum as he told Westminster to “bring it on”. The first minister said the Scottish National Party (SNP) would begin negotiations on leaving the UK if they won a majority of seats (29) in Scotland at a general election. Speaking to the BBC, Yousaf, [...]
Poll bounce for Labour following Starmer ‘glitter bomb’ at party conference October 15, 2023 Labour have seen a bounce in their poll ratings following leader Sir Keir Starmer being sprinkled with glitter during a stage invasion at their party conference. The party’s lead has risen by two points to a 16-point lead over the Conservatives, a rise on their 14-point lead last week, according to a survey by Opinium. [...]
Israel-Gaza latest: Water partially back on as UK politicians stress concern for civilians October 15, 2023 Israel has restored water to parts of southern Gaza, a US official has said, following a days-long siege of the territory, as tanks reportedly mount on the border ahead of a ground invasion. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN Sunday that Israeli officials had confirmed water pipes in southern Gaza have been [...]
MG motors tops £1bn UK sales as affordable EVs popular with Brits October 15, 2023 The Chinese-owned car brand MG Motors reportedly made over £1bn in UK sales last year as drivers were drawn to its affordable electric cars. MG’s revenues rose 122 per cent to just over £1bn attributing the rise to “impressive sales” of its EVs in 2022, according to a news report in the Times. Pre-tax profits [...]
40 per cent of adults struggle to pay rent October 15, 2023 40 per cent of adults are finding it difficult to pay rent or mortgage payments, an increase of 10 per cent from last years' report.