11 Tory MPs on Defection Watch List
The Conservative Party monitors 11 MPs amid fears of further defections to Reform UK following Robert Jenrick's move. Senior Tories warn of potential disaster.
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Streeting allies hit out at 'stupid' briefings
Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting call for unity as senior figures reportedly push for his sacking. Read the latest on the Labour government's internal tensions.
Badenoch calls Jenrick a liar, rejects Reform UK deal
Kemi Badenoch insists no more top Tories will defect to Reform UK, branding Robert Jenrick a liar. She rules out an electoral pact, as Tory grandees warn of a split right-wing vote benefiting Labour.
Badenoch rebukes Jenrick over 'broken Britain' claim
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch insists Britain is resilient and not broken, directly countering Robert Jenrick's claims after his defection to Reform UK. Read the full political clash.
Hillsborough families withdraw support for 'watered down' bill
Families of Hillsborough and Manchester Arena victims say they can no longer back the Hillsborough Law after government amendments exempt security services. Read the full crisis.
Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to sack Wes Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces calls for his sacking from Cabinet colleagues who accuse him of undermining collective responsibility. Read the latest on the Labour government's internal rift.
Jenrick defects to Reform, compares move to leaving bad relationship
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, claiming he 'agonised' over the decision. Kemi Badenoch brands him a 'liar' as the political rift deepens.
Jenrick Defection Deepens Right-Wing Divide
Robert Jenrick's shock move to Reform UK has ignited a bitter public feud with Kemi Badenoch, fracturing the UK's political right ahead of key May elections. Explore the fallout.
Badenoch Emerges Stronger from Jenrick's Tory Defection
Robert Jenrick's messy defection to Reform UK has cemented Kemi Badenoch's position as a robust Conservative leader, with MPs rallying behind her. Analysis of the fallout and what's next.
Jenrick's defection to Reform UK exposes a career of shifting allegiances
Robert Jenrick's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK reveals a politician driven by ambition, not belief. We analyse his journey from Cameronite to Farage ally.
Tory Defections to Reform UK: A Political Cartoon's View
Martin Rowson's latest cartoon captures the turmoil as Conservative MPs defect to Reform UK. Explore the satire and what it means for British politics. Read the full analysis.
Jenrick's Reform Defection Sparks Tory Exodus Fears
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after his defection to Reform UK. Nigel Farage sets a 7 May deadline for more Tory MPs to jump ship, causing panic in Conservative ranks.
Starmer's Arsenal cheer fuels debate on political abuse
Keir Starmer's celebration at an Arsenal match ignites a Guardian letters debate on whether offensive football chants aimed at the PM are justified or a sign of societal coarsening. Read the full discussion.
Tories 'Fighting for Survival' After Jenrick Defection
The Conservative Party faces a crisis as Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, with Sir Keir Starmer branding them a 'sinking ship'. Get the full briefing on today's top stories.
Jenrick defects to Reform, calls Tories 'arsonists'
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick launches scathing attack after defecting to Reform UK, accusing his old party of breaking Britain. Kemi Badenoch brands him a liar.
Corbyn's 'The Many' slate includes PSC chair Louise Regan
Jeremy Corbyn endorses a slate including Palestine Solidarity Campaign chair Louise Regan for Your Party's executive. The move follows controversy over a protest projecting an 'anti-Semitic' slogan onto Parliament.
Tory MPs on defection watch list to Reform UK
Senior Conservatives fear a wave of defections to Reform UK, with an internal list naming 11 MPs. Kemi Badenoch accuses Robert Jenrick of wanting to 'burn the party to the ground'. Read the full analysis.
Farage Pledges 'Well-Known' Labour Defector for Reform
Nigel Farage promises a major Labour figure will join Reform UK, sparking speculation and dismissals from senior ministers. Will it damage Starmer's government?
11 Tory MPs on Defection Watch as Party Fights for Survival
Senior Conservatives warn the party faces a 'fight for survival' with 11 MPs on a defection watch list. Could a mass move to Reform by May 7th spell the end? Read the full analysis.
Jenrick: Reform Defection 'United the Right'
Robert Jenrick insists his move to Reform UK was about uniting the right, while former leader Kemi Badenoch calls him a liar and rules out any electoral pact. Read the full fallout.
Badenoch: Farage Did My 'Spring Cleaning' Over Jenrick
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Nigel Farage is doing her 'spring cleaning' as Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK. She vows no election pact with 'liars'. Read the latest.
Badenoch: Jenrick 'tells a lot of lies' after defection
Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack on Robert Jenrick after his defection to Reform UK, accusing him of dishonesty. The Tory leader claims Nigel Farage did her 'spring cleaning'.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick before he defects to Reform UK
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch fired Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet after learning of his planned defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK. She thanked Farage for doing her 'spring cleaning'.
Badenoch: Farage did my 'spring cleaning' after Jenrick defection
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Nigel Farage has done her 'spring cleaning' after Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK, vowing no more frontbench defections. Read the latest political fallout.
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK in major blow to Tories
Former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, deepening the Tory crisis. Analysis of the defection's impact on British politics ahead of the next election.
Cabinet urged to form 'praetorian guard' around Starmer
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure after policy reversals. Ministers call for unity as Labour's 2026 start is marred by U-turns and dire polling. Read the full report.
Jenrick defects to Reform, Badenoch acts decisively
Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK sparks Westminster drama. We analyse the fallout for Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage, and the battle for the 2029 election. Read the full story.
Gove: Jenrick will be seen as a Tory 'traitor' like me
Michael Gove says Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK will permanently damage his reputation, comparing it to his own infamous betrayal of Boris Johnson in 2016.
Jenrick defects to Reform after Badenoch sacking
Robert Jenrick's chaotic defection to Reform UK exposes deep Tory divisions. As infighting escalates, Nigel Farage's party gains ground. Read the full analysis of Westminster's latest drama.
The Force of Nature Behind Robert Jenrick's Political Career
As Robert Jenrick becomes Reform UK's sixth MP, the spotlight turns to his wife, high-flying lawyer Michal Berkner, the 'force of nature' behind his political ambitions. Discover her pivotal role.
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