Conservative Party (UK)

Priti Patel hails Donald Trump's 'extraordinary mandate'

Dame Priti Patel has hailed Donald Trump's "extraordinary mandate" as US President, and says the Conservative Party believes in the UK's "special relationship" with the United States. The shadow..

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..

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..

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..

Tories urge against European army as Starmer visits Paris

Conservative shadow cabinet minister Alicia Kearns has urged the prime minister to make the case that “we don’t need a European army”, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Paris for a European..

Tories: UK must stand ready with Europe to defend Ukraine

Conservative shadow cabinet minister Alicia Kearns says the UK “must be ready to stand on our own two feet with Europe to defend Ukraine”, as it is “looking more likely that Trump is turning his..

Badenoch: Reeves has serious questions to answer over CV

Kemi Badenoch says Rachel Reeves has some "very, very serious questions to answer" over allegations of lying on her CV and hiding expenses while working for a retail bank. The Conservative Party leader..

Badenoch: Tories stand with govt in support for Ukraine

Kemi Badenoch says the Conservative Party "stands with the government" in support for Ukraine and hopes that discussions at the Munich Security Conference will "bring the war to an end in a way that..

Chris Philp supports calls for 'Prevent' inquiry

Chris Philp has supported calls for a public inquiry into the anti-terror programme 'Prevent'. It comes as the daughter of the late Sir David Amess, a Conservative MP who was murdered during a..

Conservatives plan to tighten immigration rules

The Conservatives have pledged to tighten immigration rules. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the period before someone can apply for ILR should be extended from five to 10 years and people..

'A completely alternative explanation for the deaths'

Senior Tory MP Sir David Davis has said that "new medical evidence" analysed by a medical expert panel could provide a "completely alternative explanation" for the death of seven babies. This comes as..

Griffith defends Conservatives record in government

Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith says the Conservatives left many things in a “very good shape”, but highlights a "failed system" with the state needing "rewiring". Report by Etemadil...

Badenoch says there's 'a lot more to do' on Brexit birhday

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said there is "still a lot more to do" on Brexit's fifth birthday. Ms Badenoch called for Sir Keir Starmer to "look at where the opportunities are" as she expressed..

Tories: Starmer is no Margaret Thatcher

The shadow financial secretary has dismissed comparisons between Margaret Thatcher and Sir Keir Starmer, who likened his government to the ex-prime minister's. Criticising the Labour government's..

Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages

Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety..

Starmer: We have iron-clad commitment to our fiscal rules

Sir Keir Starmer says the government has an "iron-clad commitment to our fiscal rules", after inflation dipped to 2.5% in December. The prime minister's comments at PMQs come after Conservative Party..

Siddiq in good spirits as Badenoch calls for the sack

Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Tulip Siddiq, leaves home in good spirits as the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for her to be sacked over corruption claims – which the treasury minister..

Philp: Labour morally wrong to reject grooming gangs inquiry

The shadow home secretary has said it is "morally wrong" for the Labour Party to reject a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. MPs voted down the Conservative Party amendment in the..

MPs vote to reject national grooming gangs inquiry

MPs in the House of Commons have voted to reject a Conservative Party amendment calling for a national inquiry on grooming gangs. The motion was rejected by 364 votes to 111, a majority of 253. Report..

Starmer urges Badenoch to change child protection bill

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Kemi Badenoch to "withdraw her wrecking amendment" to the government's bill aimed at protecting children, as the Conservative Party calls for a public inquiry into child..

Education Sec: Tories have shown ‘shameless opportunism’

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the Conservative Party out for their “shameless opportunism” as the party announces plans for a public inquiry into grooming gangs. Report by..

Tories call for review into grooming gangs amid Musk remarks

Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott announces the Conservative Party will be calling for a public inquiry into grooming gangs. She explains this decision did “not come up as a result of Elon..

Jagmeet Singh Calls for Election After Trudeau's Resignation - 'Parliament Prorogation, Favoritism'

In this powerful speech, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), responds to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement and the prorogation of Parliament. Singh..

Nigel Farage speaks at Reform UK conference

Nigel Farage praised the Reform party for overtaking the Conservatives. Speaking to Reform UK's East Midlands conference in Leicester on Friday, the Reform UK leader said the party has "35,000 members..

Marco Longhi defects to Reform UK party

Former Conservative MP Marco Longhi has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. It comes as former Conservative minister Dame Andrea Jenkyns also switched sides to join the party. Mr Farage..