Five Labour councillors defect to Greens in London
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffers a significant setback as five councillors in Brent, London, join the Green Party ahead of crucial local elections. Read the full analysis.
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Five Labour councillors defect to Greens in London
Keir Starmer suffers a setback as five Labour councillors in Brent join the Green Party, amid fears of a Green surge in next year's crucial local elections. Read the full analysis.
Scottish councillors set for £26k 'golden goodbyes'
Controversial severance payments for outgoing Scottish councillors could cost taxpayers £10m per election. Critics slam the move as 'preposterous' amid record-high council tax.
Welsh village divided over English housing swap claims
Plaid Cymru councillors face backlash over claims English families are swapping council homes to move to Welsh village Aberffraw, creating tensions over housing and language.
Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives in Kent
Two prominent Reform UK councillors in Kent have dramatically crossed the floor to join the Conservative Party, dealing a significant blow to Richard Tice's party ahead of local elections.
Tory Civil War: Badenoch and Jenrick Clash in Leadership Battle
The Conservative Party descends into open warfare as Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick trade brutal blows in their fight to replace Rishi Sunak, exposing deep ideological divides.
Kemi Badenoch: Tory election campaign 'not competent'
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch delivers stunning critique of Conservative Party's election strategy, revealing deep internal divisions and concerns about campaign direction ahead of crucial vote.
Badenoch's Leadership Rise: One Year After Tory Defeat
As the Conservative Party reflects on its election defeat anniversary, Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch emerges as a key leadership contender with a distinctive vision for Britain's future.
Reform UK councillors expelled from Kent Council
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
Reform UK expels three councillors for dishonest behaviour
Reform UK has taken decisive action by expelling three councillors following allegations of dishonest behaviour, as the party seeks to maintain integrity in local government positions across England.
Reform UK expels councillors after leaked video scandal
Reform UK has taken drastic action against three councillors after a secret recording exposed bitter internal divisions, raising questions about the party's unity ahead of potential elections.
Reform UK expels two Kent councillors
Two Reform UK councillors in Kent have been dramatically expelled from the party following an internal investigation, raising questions about discipline within Nigel Farage's political movement.
Scottish Greens face councillor exodus to Corbyn's party
The Scottish Greens face internal turmoil as multiple councillors abandon ship to join Jeremy Corbyn's fledgling political movement, signalling significant discontent within the party ranks.
Reform UK suspends four councillors over leaked video
Four Reform Party councillors in Kent have been suspended following a leaked video showing their group leader making controversial remarks about 'sucking up' to authorities. The scandal raises questions about the party's internal discipline.
Four Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives
Four Reform UK councillors from Tamworth dramatically cross the floor to join Conservative Party, citing disillusionment with Reform's direction and commitment to local community values.
Tory Party's Thatcher obsession: From legacy to cult
An analysis of how the Conservative Party's fixation on Margaret Thatcher has transformed from political admiration into something resembling a personality cult, complete with merchandise and ideological purity tests.
SNP councillors rebel against Sturgeon in Aberdeen budget vote
Nicola Sturgeon's SNP confronts significant internal division as Aberdeen councillors break ranks to support a Conservative budget, prompting disciplinary action and raising questions about party unity ahead of crucial elections.
Badenoch: Tories must become 'political fighting force'
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers powerful warning to Conservative Party conference, urging Tories to transform into disciplined 'political fighting force' and learn from Labour's campaigning tactics to avoid electoral defeat.
Badenoch's Tory vision speech falls on deaf ears
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch attempts to redefine the party's direction with a major policy speech, but struggles to capture political attention amid competing Westminster dramas.
Tories pledge permanent stamp duty cut for first buyers
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch announces radical Conservative plan to permanently abolish stamp duty for properties under £425,000 in major housing market shake-up.
Badenoch's tax cuts and pig wrestling save job bid
Exclusive analysis of Kemi Badenoch's extraordinary conference speech as the Business Secretary deploys humour, personal anecdotes and controversial policies in a high-stakes attempt to secure her political future.
Badenoch's Tory conference triumph steals spotlight
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivered what many are calling her unofficial leadership pitch at Conservative Conference, overshadowing Rishi Sunak with a powerful vision for Britain's future.
Kemi Badenoch credits husband for political success
Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch moved conference delegates with an emotional tribute to her husband Hamish, crediting him as the secret weapon behind her political success and personal resilience.
7ft 2in student becomes Britain's tallest Conservative
Kemi Badenoch shares memorable moment with exceptionally tall student at Conservative conference, creating viral political moment that's reaching new heights
Badenoch: Britain Needs More Conservatives
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch delivers powerful speech at Conservative Party Conference, urging party unity and calling for more Tory representation across Britain.
Tory conference descends into chaos as Reform threatens wipeout
The Conservative Party conference descends into division as Reform UK threatens to deliver electoral annihilation, with Boris Johnson's legacy casting a long shadow over Rishi Sunak's leadership.
Tory councillors defect to Reform UK in growing crisis
Conservative Party faces mounting crisis as key local representatives defect to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, signalling deeper turmoil within Tory ranks ahead of general election.
Reform UK defections rock Tory conference
Rishi Sunak faces fresh crisis as Reform UK announces defection of senior Tory councillors during Conservative conference, signalling right-wing rebellion.
Badenoch: Tories must not become Reform UK
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch delivers explosive speech warning Conservatives against sacrificing principles to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, as party faces existential crisis.
Tory Civil War: Badenoch and Jenrick Clash at Conference
Conservative Party tensions explode into open conflict as senior ministers Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick trade blows over immigration and party strategy, revealing deep divisions ahead of general election.
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