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National & Local

Tory chief whip reposts AI video created by far-right figure jailed for hate crimes

The Conservative Party's chief whip faced backlash for sharing an AI-generated video by a known far-right figure previously convicted of hate crimes.

Mar 22 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch dragging Tories 'further into gutter' after backing attack on Muslim event

Kemi Badenoch has faced criticism for supporting controversial remarks made by Nick Timothy regarding a Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square.

Mar 21 β€’ 14:22 UTC
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National & Local

Tory peer accuses Nick Timothy of 'instilling fear' over Islamic prayers

Lord Tariq Ahmad has criticized Conservative MP Nick Timothy for making comments that allegedly instill fear among Muslims regarding public prayer, urging careful reflection on his words.

Mar 21 β€’ 11:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tory ex-Home Secretary Priti Patel BLOCKED the FBI from quizzing Andrew over Epstein

Former Home Secretary Priti Patel halted the FBI's request to question Prince Andrew regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 20 β€’ 18:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Former Manitoba Tory leadership candidate buys former party headquarters

The former headquarters of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party has been sold to Wally Daudrich, a former leadership candidate, for $600,000, which will aid the party's financial standing ahead of the next election.

Mar 20 β€’ 00:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'Tory austerity left NHS exposed to Covid - and many staff paid the ultimate price'

The article discusses how austerity measures implemented by the Tory government left the NHS vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to tragic consequences for healthcare staff.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:44 UTC
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National & Local

Kemi Badenoch accused of cowardice over backing vile Tory attack on Muslim event

Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for her support of Tory comments labeling a Muslim Open Iftar event in London as unwelcome.

Mar 19 β€’ 12:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Covid Inquiry: Hospitals overwhelmed in Tory UK despite Boris Johnson denials

A UK Covid Inquiry revealed that the NHS was overwhelmed during the pandemic, contradicting statements from Boris Johnson and others about the state of healthcare.

Mar 19 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Sadiq Khan breaks silence on Tory's vile attack and says Hindus and Jews may be next

London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized Tory MP Nick Timothy for inflammatory remarks against Muslims, suggesting that Jews and Hindus might be the next targets of similar attacks.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Starmer claims Tory party has β€˜problem with Muslims’ after Nick Timothy tweet

Keir Starmer accused the Conservative party of having an issue with Muslims following a controversial tweet by Nick Timothy, which described a public prayer by Muslim leaders as 'an act of domination.'

Mar 18 β€’ 17:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Fuming Keir Starmer slams Tory over 'utterly appalling' comments and demands sacking

Keir Starmer has condemned a Tory shadow justice secretary's comments regarding Muslims praying publicly and called for his dismissal.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ex-Tory MP Crispin Blunt charged with possession of Class A and B drugs

Former MP Crispin Blunt has been charged with drug offences involving possession of Class A and B substances.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Sack top Tory for calling Muslim Trafalgar Square prayers 'act of domination', says PM

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for the dismissal of Conservative shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy for labeling a Muslim prayer gathering in Trafalgar Square as an 'act of domination.'

Mar 18 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

β€˜Bad idea’: Quebec Tory MPs slam Don Cherry’s Order of Canada nomination

Quebec Conservative MPs criticize the nomination of controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry for the Order of Canada due to his past remarks against Quebec.

Mar 13 β€’ 17:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer blasts Kemi Badenoch for 'mother of all U-turns' over Middle East conflict

Keir Starmer criticizes Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for her abrupt change of stance on UK involvement in the Middle East conflict.

Mar 11 β€’ 12:25 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba Tory Bob Lagasse leaves caucus, plans to sit as Independent

Bob Lagasse has left the Progressive Conservative Party in Manitoba to sit as an Independent, citing concerns about party conduct and ethics violations.

Mar 11 β€’ 00:33 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

New poll gives Olivia Chow commanding lead in 2026 mayoral race

A new poll indicates Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has a significant lead over her challengers in the upcoming 2026 mayoral race following John Tory's departure.

Mar 10 β€’ 22:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage LIVE: Reform chief 'major' announcement with Tory turncoat Robert Jenrick

Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick are set to make a significant announcement today regarding their party's stance on the Middle East crisis.

Mar 10 β€’ 09:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Former Tory minister Zac Goldsmith to launch new sports radio station

Former Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith is set to launch a new sports radio station called trkradio in anticipation of the men's football World Cup.

Mar 8 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne 'no longer' interested in Reform-Tory election pact

Christopher Harborne, a significant political donor to Reform UK, has stated that he is no longer interested in a potential electoral agreement with the Conservative Party.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tory peer to leave House of Lords after investigation finds he breached standards over Covid PPE deals

Conservative peer Lord Chadlington is resigning from the House of Lords following an investigation that uncovered five breaches of standards related to Covid PPE contracts.

Mar 6 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage's Reform Given Β£3 Million by Crypto Investor Linked to Ex-Tory PM

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has received a Β£3 million donation from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, who has a history of significant contributions to British right-wing parties.

Mar 5 β€’ 16:48 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

John Tory says he won’t run in October’s mayoral race

Former Toronto mayor John Tory has announced he will not participate in the upcoming municipal election, paving the way for current mayor Olivia Chow and Coun. Brad Bradford to compete.

Mar 3 β€’ 21:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage's Reform UK torn apart by Rachel Reeves at Spring Statement

Rachel Reeves criticizes Nigel Farage's Reform UK party during the Spring Statement, calling it a 'Tory tribute act' and highlighting its policies that could harm children.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Starmer hints at changing student loans system

Sir Keir Starmer indicated that the UK government is considering reforms to the student loans system to make it fairer.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:57 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Liberals accept Tory budget changes on sweeping cabinet power proposals

The Canadian federal Liberals accepted a Conservative proposal to add restrictions on new cabinet powers aimed at enhancing competitiveness, amid concerns over the implications for democracy.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:03 UTC
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World

Ex-UK Tory MP joins Ukrainian neo-Nazi brigade

A former UK Conservative MP has joined the neo-Nazi Azov brigade in Ukraine, causing significant controversy due to the unit's far-right ideologies.

Feb 20 β€’ 00:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Reform LIVE: Nigel Farage and Tory turncoat Robert Jenrick to deliver major speech

Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick are set to deliver a speech focused on economic plans today in London.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'One-man band Nigel Farage recruits Tory backing singers but it's the same tired tune'

Nigel Farage has expanded his political party, Reform UK, by enlisting former Tory politicians, raising concerns about their controversial pasts and the implications for Britain's political landscape.

Feb 17 β€’ 18:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Reform candidate made fat jab jibe at Robert Jenrick and warned against 'Tory tribute act'

Reform candidate Matt Goodwin criticized Robert Jenrick's weight loss methods while warning the party risks becoming a mere imitation of the Conservative Party.

Feb 16 β€’ 15:52 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Tory extortion motion seeks to bar refugee claims after serious crimes

The Conservative Party in Canada is introducing a motion to prevent non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Peter Mandelson visited by top lawyer who cleared controversial Tory

Peter Mandelson received a visit from prominent barrister Adrian Darbishire, following police raids on two homes linked to him.

Feb 7 β€’ 14:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage unveils ANOTHER sacked Tory defector in major event

Nigel Farage announced the recruitment of former Tory James Evans to Reform UK at a press conference, revealing him as the latest defector and appointing Dan Thomas as the new leader in Wales.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Teacher who died after 15-week cancer wait: 'I am a victim of Tory austerity'

Nathaniel Dye, an inspirational teacher who succumbed to stage 4 bowel cancer after a long treatment delay, lamented his experience as a victim of austerity affecting the NHS.

Feb 4 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Starmer pledges to 'reverse devastating decline' of communities with Β£800m investment

Sir Keir Starmer has announced an Β£800m investment aimed at revitalizing the most deprived communities, criticizing Tory austerity measures in the process.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

PM should have secured Jimmy Lai's release during China trip, says Tory leader

Kemi Badenoch criticizes Sir Keir Starmer for failing to secure the release of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai during his recent China visit, calling it a display of weakness.

Feb 2 β€’ 13:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Tory-Reform war erupts as defector Robert Jenrick brands ex-party 'arsonists'

Former Conservative Minister Robert Jenrick has defected to the Reform party, criticizing his former party's leadership as 'arsonists' and claiming they have broken Britain.

Jan 16 β€’ 16:32 UTC
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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‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch's two-word message to Nigel Farage over Tory turncoat Robert Jenrick

Kemi Badenoch thanked Nigel Farage for assisting in her political decisions following Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK, leading to his dismissal from the Shadow Cabinet.

Jan 16 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

β€˜Enough already’: Jenrick’s defection gets mixed reception among Reform members

Reform UK members have shown varied responses to Robert Jenrick's defection to the party, with some celebrating while others express concern about the influx of former Tory members.

Jan 16 β€’ 10:00 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

Inside Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage's toxic beef as 'fraud' tipped to join Reform

Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick have a contentious relationship, with Farage branding Jenrick a 'fraud' over his political maneuvering, while Jenrick is expected to join Reform UK following his dismissal by Kemi Badenoch for alleged plotting.

Jan 15 β€’ 12:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage breaks silence on Robert Jenrick's sacking and admits secret talks with Tory

Nigel Farage acknowledged discussions with Robert Jenrick regarding a potential defection following Jenrick's dismissal by Kemi Badenoch.

Jan 15 β€’ 12:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Maternal death rate in UK rose by 20% over 14 years despite Tory pledge

The maternal death rate in the UK has increased by 20% over the past 14 years, despite a Conservative government promise to halve it by 2025, raising concerns among experts about the state of maternal health care.

Jan 14 β€’ 19:11 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

Conservative defections risk making Reform UK into Tory party 2.0

The article discusses how the defection of Conservative MPs could lead to the rebranding of Reform UK as a new version of the Conservative Party.

Jan 12 β€’ 19:50 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‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK

Nadhim Zahawi, the former Conservative chancellor, has joined Reform UK, citing concerns over high taxes and censorship as his motivation.

Jan 12 β€’ 11:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Ex-Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi sacked over tax spat defects to Nigel Farage's Reform

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, who was dismissed due to a tax controversy, has joined Reform UK, marking a significant setback for Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

Jan 12 β€’ 11:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Fury as top Tory 'puts representing Roman Abramovich over giving Ukraine advice'

A prominent Tory politician has faced backlash for prioritizing representation of Roman Abramovich over providing legal advice related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Jan 7 β€’ 21:00 UTC

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