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Tories urge Welsh Government to reconsider steel requirement A Tory minister has urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its requirements around steel as the UK Government races to avert the shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Shadow business.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 5 days ago

MSP Jamie Greene joins Lib Dems after quitting Tories MSP Jamie Greene has defected to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, just a day after dramatically quitting the Tories. The West Scotland MSP was unveiled as a Lib Dem at the party’s spring conference in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Tories: We welcome defence boost but growth has flatlined A shadow Treasury minister says he welcomes the chancellor's £2.2bn boost to defence spending, but adds, "to invest in defence you've got to have a strong economy as well" and that "growth has.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Tories defend local record ahead of elections Conservative co-chairman Nigel Huddleston says the party has a strong track record of delivering value for money through better services at lower costs. He praised local Tory councillors for their.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published on March 20, 2025

Tories: Labour needs to be tougher on welfare reform The Conservatives have branded the Government’s welfare reforms as too little, too late, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall being urged to be tougher. Shadow work and pensions secretary.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published on March 18, 2025

Tories seek to ban 'disruptive' phones in school classrooms The shadow education secretary says schools "desperately" need to ban pupils from using phones during the school day. Neil O'Brien adds that phones cause "a huge amount of disruption in class, lower.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published on March 17, 2025

Tories: Government are all over the place on welfare reforms Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott claims the government are “all over the place” with welfare reforms as uncertainty continues around what will be announced this week. Report by Blairm. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:26Published on March 16, 2025

Tories call for ‘calm heads’ over Ukraine diplomacy Shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton calls for “pragmatism” and “calm heads” over negotiations for a Ukraine peace deal following the clash between President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published on March 3, 2025

Tories: Big questions to be answered over defence spending Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says there are “still big questions” to be answered over the government’s defence spending commitments, citing the possibility of the extra money going to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published on February 27, 2025

Tories: Govt need be transparent over defence spending Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be “transparent with the British people” over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published on February 26, 2025

Tories blast Labour over energy price hike The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on February 25, 2025

Tories 'disappointed' US didn't back UN Ukraine motion The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine – even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on February 25, 2025

Tories: Ukraine peace deal cannot be win for Russia Ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump this week, Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says there cannot be a Ukraine peace settlement that is seen as a "win for Russia". Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published on February 23, 2025

Tories: We're not to blame for rise in inflation The shadow chancellor of the exchequer has defended the previous government for the rise in inflation, instead blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget and other government decisions, including.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on February 19, 2025

Tories: Ukraine must be at the table, not on the table The Conservatives have supported the government's standpoint that Ukraine must be present at peace negotiations attempting to put an end to the conflict with Russia. Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:42Published on February 19, 2025

Tories: We should be worried about 'disappointing' inflation The Conservatives have said that the "disappointing" rise in inflation is a cause of worry. Kevin Hollinrake, Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, said the 0.5% rise in inflation from December to January was.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:09Published on February 19, 2025

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Tory MP at centre of 'sexting scam' scandal stands down from two top Commons posts The Tory MP at the heart of a Westminster sexting scandal has stood down from two top Commons posts. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2024
Tory ex-Foreign Office minister investigated by party after Israel comments A Tory former Foreign Office minister is being investigated by his party after giving an interview in which he called for two Conservative peers and a minister to face repercussions for their support.. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2024
Labour commits to keeping Tories' free childcare expansion plans Labour has committed to keeping the government's free child expansion if it wins the general election - describing the Tories' suggestion otherwise as an "outright lie". Sky News - Published on April 2, 2024

Tories could be left with 'fewer than 100' MPs after next general election, major poll says Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are on course to win fewer than 100 seats in the general election, according to a major poll that suggests the party is facing the worst result in its history. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2024
More than half of public think Tories should return money from donor after racism row, poll finds More than half of UK adults, including nearly 40% of 2019 Tory voters, still think the party should return the £10m it has received from donor Frank Hester following his comments about Diane Abbott.. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2024
Tories fined £10,000 for failing to accurately declare donations The Conservatives have been fined over £10,000 by the elections watchdog for failing to accurately declare donations. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2024

Truss 'furious' after MPs accused of blocking transgender reform bill A controversial proposal to ban transgender women from female-only spaces will not be debated after both Tory and Labour MPs were accused of filibustering a bill drawn up by Liz Truss. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024
Tories 'in talks' over extra £5m from donor embroiled in Diane Abbott race row The Conservative Party is "in talks" about an additional £5m from a Tory donor embroiled in a race row, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024
Tories given further £5m from controversial donor embroiled in race row, claims report The Conservative Party has reportedly received a further £5m from a donor embroiled in a race row over comments he is said to have made about Diane Abbott. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2024
Major Tory donor apologises to Diane Abbott over 'reprehensible' and 'revolting' comments A high-profile Tory donor has said he is "deeply sorry" following reports he said former Labour MP Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women". Sky News - Published on March 11, 2024

Minister calls on Tory MP to withdraw comments about 'no-go areas' in Britain A minister has called on a Tory MP who claimed there were "no-go areas" in London and Birmingham to withdraw his comments. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2024
Former Tory MP has racist abuse conviction overturned A former Tory MP's conviction for a racially aggravated public offence has been overturned on appeal. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024
Tories accused of failing parents as cost of childcare rises faster than inflation The Conservatives have been accused of failing parents after figures showed the cost of childcare has risen a third faster than inflation since the party came to power in 2010. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2024	Tories think they've spotted a Labour weakness - and are scouring for opportunities The Conservative campaign is seeking Labour candidates' comments about Israel and Gaza following the suspension of two MP-hopefuls last week after their comments about the Middle East. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
Labour delivers record hammering - and Tories will fear it's terminal It has been a stonking night for Labour - winning two more by-elections in safe Conservative seats on substantial swings. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2024	Tories hope to use Rochdale candidate's comments as tool to bash Labour with One problem over for Labour, and another one potentially brewing. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024
Tories 'open' to charge of bias over voter ID reforms The Conservatives have "opened themselves up" to allegations that changes to voter ID rules were designed to benefit them, the head of the elections watchdog has said. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2024	Tories defend 'Better Call Keir' attack ad that seeks to highlight Labour leader's legal past The Conservative Party has defended a controversial attack ad targetting Sir Keir Starmer, which seeks to draw attention to the Labour leader's advice to an Islamist group. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
PM facing further rebellions over Rwanda - as minister promises to 'listen' to angry Tories The prime minister could be facing further rebellions from his backbenchers today as MPs return to the Commons to carry on debating the Rwanda bill. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024	Tories may well face disaster - but this mysterious election poll is designed to cause trouble Don't get distracted by questions over the mystery funder, or the linked but separate disputed analysis over the impact on the Tory vote of Reform UK. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2024
Tory MP challenges 'virtue-signalling' Gary Lineker to stand against him at next election A Tory MP has thrown down the gauntlet to former footballer Gary Lineker, telling him to stand at the next election amid an ongoing feud with the BBC presenter. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2024	'Huge difference' between Labour and Tories, Starmer declares as he rejects 'cautious' criticism Sir Keir Starmer has rejected claims he is being too cautious and timid in his offer to the public - and insisted there is a "huge difference" between Labour and the Conservatives. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024
Tories hint at extra support for first-time buyers to woo young voters at next election The Tories could promise to cut the upfront cost of a home for first time buyers to win over younger voters at the next election, it has been suggested. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023	Tory right criticise Sunak's 'weakness' over family visa salary threshold 'delay' Rishi Sunak is under fire from his own MPs after rowing back on plans to lift the salary threshold for a family visa – with some Tories accusing him of “weakness”. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2023
'Partial and incomplete': Right wing Tories slam Rwanda bill Conservative MPs on the right of the party have called the government's Rwanda bill a "partial and incomplete solution" - just 24 hours before it is due to be voted on in parliament. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	Tories on course to go out with a whimper rather than a bang despite turmoil After seven years of political permacrisis, the assumption that every rumble in Westminster inevitably leads to big bang can be too tempting for many to resist. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2023
Tories urged to delete social media post featuring swearing newsreader Conservative MPs have called on the party to delete one of its tweets featuring a TV newsreader swearing at a camera. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2023	Royal race row 'smear' sparks 'nuclear option' bid to strip Harry and Meghan of titles A law change is being sought by a Tory MP to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their titles over the royal racism row. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2023
Tories accused of 'sneaking out' plan to increase election spending cap The Tories are facing criticism for "sneaking out" a plan to nearly double the amount that can be spent on election campaigning - in a move seen as giving an unfair advantage to the largest parties. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2023	'Highly unlikely' Tories will meet 40 new hospitals pledge - amid warning NHS 'crumbling before our eyes' It is "highly unlikely" the government will deliver on its pledge to build 40 new hospitals, a group of MPs has claimed - while warning the NHS is "crumbling before our eyes". Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023
Braverman undermining confidence in police and eroding trust in democracy, Tory MPs claim in leaked messages Suella Braverman and Tory critics of the police are undermining public confidence in law enforcement and eroding trust in Britain's system of democracy, according to heated WhatsApp exchanges among.. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2023	Claims a Tory MP committed series of rapes are 'very serious', says PM Rishi Sunak has responded for the first time to allegations that a Tory MP committed a series of rapes, saying the claims were "very serious". Sky News - Published on November 6, 2023
Over £4,000 raised for Tory MP convicted of racist abuse More than £4,000 has been raised for a Tory MP convicted of racist abuse. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2023	Tories have 'zero tolerance' for sexual misconduct, says Dowden in face of rape cover-up claims The Conservatives have zero tolerance to sexual misconduct, the deputy prime has told Sky News after claims the party covered up for a "serial rapist" MP. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2023
Tory MP Bob Stewart to surrender whip while he appeals racial abuse conviction Tory MP Bob Stewart has surrendered the Conservative whip while he considers an appeal against his conviction for a racially-aggravated public order offence. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2023	Tory MP accused of 'racial hostility' in row with protester Tory MP Bob Stewart showed "racial hostility" towards a protester by telling him to "go back to Bahrain" during a demonstration outside a Foreign Office building, a court has been told. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2023
Tories losing more 2019 voters to Reform UK than Labour, poll suggests Only one in 10 voters who supported the Tories in 2019 have switched to Labour, according to a major new poll for Sky News. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2023	Tory MP sacked from government post after calling for Gaza ceasefire A Conservative MP has been sacked from his government post after calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2023
Former Tory MP failed to declare source of political donations, court told A former Tory MP failed to declare where he received £39,000 in political donations from, a crown court jury has heard. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2023	No governing party has lost a seat as safe as Tamworth - this matters for Sunak and the Tories A surprise double by-election win for Labour that overturns records, sees two of the safest Tory seats in the country turn red and cut the Tory vote cut in half. Whatever Conservative ministers say,.. Sky News - Published on October 20, 2023
Tory MP accuses Israel and Hamas of 'war crimes' A Tory MP has accused both Israel and Hamas of having "committed war crimes" as part of the current conflict. Sky News - Published on October 18, 2023	UK could be complicit in Gaza war crimes, Tory MP warns The UK could be complicit in war crimes in Gaza and could face legal action if it does not do more to "restrain" Israel, Tory MP Crispin Blunt has warned. Sky News - Published on October 14, 2023
Starmer 'ready for May election' as he warns Tories will 'go low' in fight for No 10 Sir Keir Starmer said he is primed for a general election as soon as May, as he warned that the Tories will "go low" in the fight for Number 10. Sky News - Published on October 9, 2023	Rachel Reeves pledges overhaul of UK's 'antiquated' planning system Rachel Reeves will promise to speed up planning processes to revive the economy as she branded the Tories the "single biggest obstacle" to the economy. Sky News - Published on October 8, 2023
Tories taken over by 'crackpots and conspiracy theorists', says Streeting The Tories have been taken over by "crackpots and conspiracy theorists", Wes Streeting said as he defended Labour's appeal to voters. Sky News - Published on October 8, 2023	Why the Tories, not the SNP, could be the biggest losers from the Rutherglen by-election Labour sources at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West count were either playing a game with us about the scale of their party's victory or were genuinely surprised. Sky News - Published on October 6, 2023
Tories accused of 'dishonesty epidemic' amid fresh calls for rules to stop politicians lying There are fresh calls to clean up politics with stronger rules around lying after senior Tories made false statements around meat taxes and 15-minute cities at their annual party conference. Sky News - Published on October 4, 2023	Top Tories set out policies as conference kicks off Top Tories are setting out their policies as the Conservative Party conference kicks off in Manchester - with levelling up, immigration, Ukraine and the next general election on the agenda. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023
London mayor and Tory minister trade blows over knife crime in capital The Labour Mayor of London and a Tory government minister have traded blows over crime in the capital after the stabbing of another teenager on the city's streets. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023	Olympic rowing champion chosen as Tory MP candidate for next election Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell has been chosen as the Tory candidate for Colchester in the next general election. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023

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Tory ex-Foreign Office minister investigated by party after Israel comments

Labour commits to keeping Tories' free childcare expansion plans

Tories could be left with 'fewer than 100' MPs after next general election, major poll says

More than half of public think Tories should return money from donor after racism row, poll finds

Tories fined £10,000 for failing to accurately declare donations

Truss 'furious' after MPs accused of blocking transgender reform bill

Tories 'in talks' over extra £5m from donor embroiled in Diane Abbott race row

Tories given further £5m from controversial donor embroiled in race row, claims report

Major Tory donor apologises to Diane Abbott over 'reprehensible' and 'revolting' comments

Minister calls on Tory MP to withdraw comments about 'no-go areas' in Britain

Former Tory MP has racist abuse conviction overturned

Tories accused of failing parents as cost of childcare rises faster than inflation

Tories think they've spotted a Labour weakness - and are scouring for opportunities

Labour delivers record hammering - and Tories will fear it's terminal

Tories hope to use Rochdale candidate's comments as tool to bash Labour with

Tories 'open' to charge of bias over voter ID reforms

Tories defend 'Better Call Keir' attack ad that seeks to highlight Labour leader's legal past

PM facing further rebellions over Rwanda - as minister promises to 'listen' to angry Tories

Tories may well face disaster - but this mysterious election poll is designed to cause trouble

Tory MP challenges 'virtue-signalling' Gary Lineker to stand against him at next election

'Huge difference' between Labour and Tories, Starmer declares as he rejects 'cautious' criticism

Tories hint at extra support for first-time buyers to woo young voters at next election

Tory right criticise Sunak's 'weakness' over family visa salary threshold 'delay'

'Partial and incomplete': Right wing Tories slam Rwanda bill

Tories on course to go out with a whimper rather than a bang despite turmoil

Tories urged to delete social media post featuring swearing newsreader

Royal race row 'smear' sparks 'nuclear option' bid to strip Harry and Meghan of titles

Tories accused of 'sneaking out' plan to increase election spending cap

'Highly unlikely' Tories will meet 40 new hospitals pledge - amid warning NHS 'crumbling before our eyes'

Braverman undermining confidence in police and eroding trust in democracy, Tory MPs claim in leaked messages

Claims a Tory MP committed series of rapes are 'very serious', says PM

Over £4,000 raised for Tory MP convicted of racist abuse

Tories have 'zero tolerance' for sexual misconduct, says Dowden in face of rape cover-up claims

Tory MP Bob Stewart to surrender whip while he appeals racial abuse conviction

Tory MP accused of 'racial hostility' in row with protester

Tories losing more 2019 voters to Reform UK than Labour, poll suggests

Tory MP sacked from government post after calling for Gaza ceasefire

Former Tory MP failed to declare source of political donations, court told

No governing party has lost a seat as safe as Tamworth - this matters for Sunak and the Tories

Tory MP accuses Israel and Hamas of 'war crimes'

UK could be complicit in Gaza war crimes, Tory MP warns

Starmer 'ready for May election' as he warns Tories will 'go low' in fight for No 10

Rachel Reeves pledges overhaul of UK's 'antiquated' planning system

Tories taken over by 'crackpots and conspiracy theorists', says Streeting

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Tories accused of 'dishonesty epidemic' amid fresh calls for rules to stop politicians lying

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