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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform and Tories report β€˜family voting’ allegations to watchdog

Reform UK and the Conservatives have reported allegations of corrupt voting practices in the recent byelection to the elections watchdog, citing concerns over family voting.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba Tories used legislature room for campaign: elections commissioner

Manitoba's election commissioner found that the Progressive Conservatives violated provincial laws by using a legislative room for campaign activities before the 2023 provincial election.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Tories plan to cut university places and double apprenticeships in funding reform

The Conservative Party plans to reduce university admissions by 100,000 and increase funding for apprenticeships, aiming to streamline educational paths and save government spending.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tories would scrap β€˜debt trap’ of high interest student loans, says Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch announced that the Conservative Party plans to eliminate high interest rates on student loans, increasing pressure on Labour to address the issue.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Donor suspended from Tories pays Β£50,000 for dinner with Kemi Badenoch

A Conservative donor suspended for bullying allegations paid Β£50,000 for a dinner with Kemi Badenoch, sparking controversy within the party.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Who's who in Nigel Farage's 'shadow cabinet' of horrors stuffed with ex-Tories

Nigel Farage announces appointments in his 'Shadow Cabinet' as he aims to expand Reform UK's leadership and counter perceptions of it being merely a one-man operation.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

LIVE: Nigel Farage to unveil 'shadow cabinet' roles with top jobs for failed Tories

Nigel Farage is set to announce his 'shadow cabinet' featuring key appointments for Reform UK, including Robert Jenrick as shadow chancellor during a press conference.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

LBC host Nick Ferrari clashes as Tories slammed with brutal three-word insult

LBC host Nick Ferrari confronted a minister about the government's decision to abandon plans for postponing local elections, leading to a heated exchange regarding the government's U-turns.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'Tories allowed HMRC rate injustice to continue - NHS and care staff need fairness'

Former minister Jim McMahon criticizes the UK government for not updating outdated mileage rates, which have remained unchanged for 15 years, disadvantaging NHS and care staff.

Feb 15 β€’ 11:41 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Laid-off GM workers should get lower taxes on severance, Tories urge

The Conservative Party of Canada is urging the federal government to reduce taxes on severance packages for laid-off GM workers in Ingersoll, Ontario.

Feb 9 β€’ 13:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Mandelson disclosures: What is a humble address and why are the Tories using one?

Kemi Badenoch is using a parliamentary procedure called a humble address to press the government for documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US.

Feb 4 β€’ 14:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tories seek disclosure of vetting process for Mandelson’s ambassador role

The Conservative Party is pushing for the release of vetting documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, and Labour MPs appear likely to support this motion.

Feb 3 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Tories to use ancient mechanism to try and force release of Mandelson vetting papers

The Conservatives plan to leverage an ancient parliamentary mechanism to compel the release of vetting documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment after new revelations about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 3 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tories to step up attacks on Reform economic policy after Jenrick acrimony

The Conservatives are ramping up their criticism of Reform's economic policy amidst heightened tensions following Robert Jenrick's defection from their party.

Jan 16 β€’ 18:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch emerges stronger from Jenrick’s messy split from Tories

Following Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK and his public criticisms of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch is perceived as having gained strength among her colleagues.

Jan 16 β€’ 18:04 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
National & Local

Party defections in Great Britain: Betrayal within the right-wing camp

Robert Jenrick, the highest-ranking Tory, has defected to the right-wing party Reform UK, which poses a potential threat to the Conservatives amidst internal disputes leading to a political crisis.

Jan 16 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories β€˜let down’ the country in government – UK politics live

The new shadow justice secretary criticized the Conservative government for failing the country following Robert Jenrick's defection to the Reform UK party.

Jan 16 β€’ 09:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Robert Jenrick would be first Traitor voted out - Reform are Tories 2.0

The article critiques Robert Jenrick as a traitor who is part of the Reform Party, suggesting it is just a rebranded Tory party attracting disgruntled Conservatives, ultimately benefiting Labour in working-class areas.

Jan 15 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves makes major 'hard cash' vow as she issues Reform UK warning

Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to significant funding for Britain's railways and criticized the Tories and Reform UK for potentially harming the North's economy by cutting Β£45 billion.

Jan 14 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer launches vicious Kama Sutra attack on Tories in heated PMQs clash

In a fiery exchange during Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer criticized the Tories for their frequent changes in government positions, likening them to the diverse stances in the Kama Sutra.

Jan 14 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer baits Nigel Farage over 'laundry service of disgraced Tories'

Keir Starmer mocked Nigel Farage's political party, referring to it as a 'laundry service for disgraced Tory politicians,' during a heated exchange in Parliament.

Jan 14 β€’ 12:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s β€˜spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID – UK politics live

The Tories and Lib Dems have criticized Starmer for his lack of courage following a significant reversal on digital ID plans, which now permits alternative identification methods for proving work eligibility.

Jan 14 β€’ 09:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

LIZZY BUCHAN: Farage's welcome of has-been Nadhim Zahawi shows Reform are just 'same old Tories'

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Nigel Farage's Reform UK, highlighting the party's ongoing association with the failures of the Conservative party.

Jan 12 β€’ 17:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

19 Tories join Reform as Farage's party earns new 'disgraced' nickname

Nineteen former Conservative MPs have joined Reform UK, which has come under criticism and been labeled a 'retirement home for disgraced former Conservative ministers'.

Jan 12 β€’ 16:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch says Tories would ban under-16s from β€˜addictive’ social media

Kemi Badenoch proposed a ban on social media for those under 16 to prevent addiction and anxiety among teenagers, aligning with measures taken in Australia.

Jan 11 β€’ 10:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tories would ban under-16s from social media, says Badenoch – UK politics live

The Conservative party in the UK plans to ban under-16s from social media and mobile phone use in schools to address concerns about mental health and access to harmful online content.

Jan 11 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Starmer says Reform UK and Tories are in β€˜cruel alliance’, as bill to get rid of two-child benefit cap unveiled – UK politics live

Keir Starmer criticizes the alliance between Reform UK and the Conservatives as detrimental to child poverty, coinciding with the unveiling of a new bill aimed at removing the two-child benefit cap.

Jan 8 β€’ 09:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves blasts Reform and Tories over child poverty - 'all over the place'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticized Reform UK and the Conservative Party for their positions on child benefits, particularly targeting Nigel Farage's inconsistent stance on the two-child benefit limit.

Jan 7 β€’ 22:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer skewers Tories over shadow cabinet member who represents Roman Abramovich

In a heated exchange during Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer criticized Kemi Badenoch for allowing Lord Wolfson, who represents Roman Abramovich, to be part of the Conservative shadow cabinet.

Jan 7 β€’ 12:41 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Relations with Brussels: London Wants to Get Even Closer to the EU

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to bring the UK closer to the European Union, with the Labour Party's support, while facing accusations of betraying Brexit from the Tories.

Jan 5 β€’ 13:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Tories branded 'pathetic' as minister rips apart Kemi Badenoch over Roman Abramovich row

The Tories faced criticism for defending a frontbencher who served as a lawyer for Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, leading to a harsh rebuttal from Justice Minister Jake Richards.

Dec 31 β€’ 09:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tories and Labour face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

UK political leaders are under scrutiny for their support of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, whose past violent social media posts have sparked controversy following his return from detention in Egypt.

Dec 28 β€’ 17:06 UTC

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