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info.gov.hkFormer Health Secretary Addresses Parliament on National Unity
A former Health Secretary delivered remarks in Parliament warning about risks to national cohesion. A Conservative frontbencher responded that the speech lacked specific policy details.
bbc.co.ukTory Shadow Minister Criticizes Labour Government Over Internal Focus
A Conservative Party spokesperson told GB News that the Labour government is focused on its own internal matters rather than issues such as welfare reform and the cost of living. The comments come amid reports of continued party tensions.
GB NewsConservative Leader Says No Pact With Reform UK in Makerfield By-Election
Kemi Badenoch stated she will not form an agreement with Reform UK to oppose Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election. She said the outcome does not change the national political picture under Keir Starmer.
Conservative Leader Says New Party Members Must Support Core Principles
Kemi Badenoch stated that the Conservative Party welcomes new supporters provided they share its principles. The remarks followed comments by Tommy Robinson at a rally.
The IndependentConservative Party Releases Alternative King's Speech Proposing ECHR Withdrawal and North Sea Drilling
The Conservative Party has published an alternative King's Speech containing 16 proposed bills covering welfare, immigration, crime, energy and defence. The package includes legislation to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act, triple…
conservativehome.comConservatives Remain Largest Right-Wing Party Despite Reform Gains
Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly said the Conservatives are still the biggest party on the right of British politics after local elections in which Reform UK made significant gains. Reform picked up more than 1,450 council seats and control of 14 councils. Reform's dep…
order-order.comReform UK Closes Door to Further Conservative Defections Until General Election
Reform UK's economics spokesman said the party will not accept any more defectors from the Conservatives between now and the general election. He indicated that an exception could apply to potential defectors from the Labour Party. The statement follows an earlier pledge by Refor…
bbc.co.ukJames Cleverly Refuses to Rule Out Bid for London Mayor After Local Election Results
James Cleverly declined to deny interest in standing as the Conservative candidate for London mayor when questioned about a potential move from his Essex parliamentary seat. The comments came after local elections in which Reform UK made significant gains in traditionally Conserv…
ReasonReform UK Wins Over 1,000 Council Seats in May 2026 Local Elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales cast ballots on 7 May 2026 for more than 5,000 councillors, six mayors and devolved parliaments. Reform U.K. emerged with more local councillors in England than any other party and would hold the largest bloc in a projected hung Parliament. N…
The BbcUK Conservatives Lose Hundreds of Seats in Local and Regional Elections
The Conservatives lost more than 500 seats in England and control of six councils while finishing fifth in Wales with 22 losses. Projections show the party could place fifth in Scotland with 13 or 14 seats. The party's projected national vote share rose to 17 percent from 15 perc…
news.sky.comFormer Tory Ministers Reunited During BBC Election Coverage
Two former Conservative ministers encountered each other during the BBC's election coverage. One said the other had not spoken to her since he left the Conservative Party in January. Both served in the previous Tory government.
GB NewsUK Labour Government to Introduce Legislation Targeting Iranian Proxies for Antisemitic Attacks
The UK Labour government is set to introduce legislation allowing prosecution of Iranian proxies involved in antisemitic attacks, with penalties up to 14 years in prison. The measure will be announced in the King's Speech next week and grants the home secretary powers to designat…
GB NewsKemi Badenoch Apologises After Bloody Sunday Footage Appears in Veterans Video
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has apologised after a social media video opposing Labour's Northern Ireland legacy bill included footage from Bloody Sunday. She attributed the error to young staff who did not recognize the clip, and the video was removed. The incident dr…
news.google.comStarmer Overcomes Conservative Push for Mandelson Investigation
Keir Starmer successfully resisted a Conservative effort to initiate an investigation regarding his statements on the Peter Mandelson issue. This outcome allows the PM to remain secure until after the local elections scheduled for next week. The events are reported as recent base…
The TimesUK Removed One in Six Rejected Asylum Seekers in 2025, Figures Show
Official figures indicate that fewer than one in six rejected asylum seekers were removed from the UK in 2025, with thousands remaining in state-funded accommodation. Analysis by the Conservative Party highlighted low return rates to countries with formal agreements. The governme…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewConservatives Promise to Restrict 24/7 Bus Lanes in Local Elections Manifesto
The Conservative Party announced a plan to scrap 24-hour bus lanes in areas under its control following England's local elections in May. The policy is part of a six-point initiative for drivers, including reversing a fuel duty hike and funding pothole repairs. Other parties crit…