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.
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.
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.
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.
Tory Rebel Launches Countdown Clock to Topple Kemi Badenoch
A Conservative MP has secretly launched a 500-day countdown to oust Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch from party leadership, exposing deep divisions within the Tory ranks as the party trails heavily in the polls.
Tory councillor quits over Charlie Kirk assassination remark
Conservative councillor John Lamb faces immediate dismissal after suggesting controversial commentator Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' in a since-deleted social media post, igniting a firestorm of criticism and a swift party investigatio
Gary Lineker Sacked by BBC Over Migration Tweet
The BBC has taken Match of the Day host Gary Lineker off air following his outspoken criticism of the government's new asylum policy, sparking a major free speech debate and internal crisis at the broadcaster.
UK Faces Civil War Fears Amid Tory Rebellion Over Rwanda Bill
Britain faces its gravest constitutional crisis in decades as Tory rebels threaten to sink the PM's flagship Rwanda bill, plunging Westminster into chaos and sparking unprecedented warnings of national collapse.
BBC Breakfast hosts clash with Tory MP in fiery Rwanda bill row
A fiery BBC Breakfast interview saw hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt challenge Tory MP Jonathan Gullis on the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, leading to a heated on-air debate about parliamentary procedure and policy effectiveness.
Badenoch's Leadership Reality Check Begins
As the new Prime Minister, Kemi Badenoch faces a harsh political awakening. Inheriting a legacy of economic turmoil and party division, her premiership is already being tested by the cold realities of power, soaring borrowing costs, and a restless party.
Boris Johnson's lockdown dinner with flat refurb donor revealed
Explosive new documents suggest Boris Johnson attended a lockdown dinner with a Tory peer who later helped fund his controversial Downing Street flat renovation, raising fresh 'cash for curtains' questions.
Streeting Brands Reform UK 'Reheated UKIP' in Tory Warning
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a blistering attack on Reform UK, branding them a 'reheated version of UKIP' and warning the Conservative Party that their electoral pact with Nigel Farage's party risks handing Labour a landslide victory.
Starmer's reshuffle targets Tory-Reform threat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer executes a sweeping cabinet overhaul, shifting Labour's focus to the economy and national security to counter the rising electoral threat from a potential Tory-Reform alliance.
Tory Fury as Angela Rayner Escapes Police Investigation
Conservative MPs erupt after police drop probe into Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner over her former council house sale. The political battle over her tax affairs intensifies.
Tory MP condemned for 'deport migrants to Ireland' comments
Conservative MP Paul Bristow condemns colleague Paul Mahmood's controversial suggestion to send asylum seekers to Ireland, exposing fresh Tory divisions on small boats policy.
Reform UK Overtakes Tories in Bombshell Poll
In a seismic shift for British politics, Nigel Farage's Reform UK has surpassed the Conservatives in a major opinion poll, sparking a furious reaction from Boris Johnson and raising existential questions for the Tory party.
Farage Asked Boris Johnson to Lead Reform UK
Exclusive: Nigel Farage reveals he directly lobbied Boris Johnson to lead Reform UK in a seismic move that could have reshaped British politics. The former PM declined, opting to focus on his writing career.
Farage Rejects Boris's Plea to Rejoin Conservatives
Brexit architect Nigel Farage has publicly rejected a dramatic plea from former PM Boris Johnson to rejoin the Conservative Party, dealing a crushing blow to Tory election hopes and vowing to lead Reform UK's political revolt.
Rees-Mogg: My Brexit tactics cost Tories the election
Former Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg concedes his Brexit strategy backfired, admitting it cost the Tories the 2024 election. Exclusive analysis reveals how the 'hard Brexit' approach alienated voters.
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