Threat of early challenge to May’s position as Tory leader lifted
The threat of a challenge to Theresa May’s position as Conservative leader has been lifted at least until December.
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Tories consider rule change to allow fresh challenge to May
Senior Conservatives are expected to hold further discussions on whether to change the party rules to enable an early leadership challenge to Theresa May.
Tory MP Kirstene Hair slams ‘absurd’ backlash after she posted SNP councillor’s litter pic
A Scottish Conservative MP who posted an SNP councillor’s picture online without credit has described the backlash she’s received as “absurd”.
Tories ‘certainly willing’ to discuss customs union in Brexit talks with Labour
The UK Government could potentially compromise on the UK staying in the customs union after Brexit in a bid to secure Labour support for a deal, a member of Theresa May’s Cabinet has hinted.
Tory leadership speculation mounts as Brexit pressures on Theresa May increase
Tories are jostling for position to succeed Theresa May, with a potential alliance between Boris Johnson and Amber Rudd seen by supporters as a way of bridging the party’s Brexit divide.
Tory heavyweights appear to gear up for potential leadership bid
Several senior Tories appear to have begun manoeuvres to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister after another Brexit defeat reignited speculation that her days in Downing Street are numbered.
Brandon Lewis asked if he misled public over Islamophobia complaints
Conservative Party chairman Brandon Lewis has been asked if he misled the public over his claim that all complaints about incidents of Islamophobia by party members had been dealt with.
Nicola Sturgeon slams Scottish Secretary after SNP defeat on no-deal
Nicola Sturgeon has slammed the “so-called” Scottish Secretary David Mundell after he and other Tories from north of the border helped vote down an SNP bid to rule out a no-deal Brexit.
Theresa May insists Brexit must not be blocked
Theresa May has vowed to Tory grassroots activists that she will not allow the referendum vote for Britain to leave the EU to be frustrated.
I won’t allow Brexit vote to be frustrated, Theresa May promises Tories
Theresa May has vowed to Tory grassroots activists that she will not allow the referendum vote to leave the EU to be frustrated.
Departing Conservatives told by fellow MPs they are making ‘a big mistake’
The departing Conservatives have been told they are making “a big mistake” by their former colleagues, as MPs from across the house have reacted to their decision to join the Independent Group.
Ken Clarke: Party risks losing moderates unless it changes direction
Six Tory MPs will contemplate splitting from the Conservative Party unless it “changes its direction”, Tory grandee Ken Clarke has warned.
Ruth Davidson ‘likely’ to be Scotland’s next FM, her deputy insists
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is “likely” to be Scotland’s next first minister, her deputy has said.
Tory veteran Sir Christopher Chope condemned by ministers over FGM Bill
Cabinet ministers have heaped further pressure on veteran Tory Sir Christopher Chope over his “unacceptable” decision to block child protection proposals linked to female genital mutilation (FGM).
Scottish MP quizzed by police over allegations of ‘sexual touching’
A Scottish MP has been quizzed by police over allegations of “sexual touching” at a Westminster bar.
Time change for BBC’s confidence vote special
The BBC News Special with the result and reaction to the confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May has been pushed back to 8.30pm.
Tory conference app gaffe releases ministers’ private phone numbers to public
Personal details of senior Cabinet ministers, including their mobile phone numbers, have been leaked to the public by a major security breach in the Conservative Party’s official conference app.
Tory conference app security flaws revealed on Twitter
The Conservative Party’s official conference phone app appears to have a major security flaw that allows people to access the private data of attendees including Cabinet ministers.
Tories give £200m “bung” to relieve road congestion in Northern Ireland after DUP deal
A scheme designed to ease congestion on Belfast's motorways is to get the go-ahead as part of the DUP's deal with the Tories.
Tory candidate tells Scottish schoolgirl to ‘f*** off back to Scotland’
Ruth Davidson has condemned as "utterly inappropriate" the behaviour of a Tory candidate in England who reportedly told a schoolgirl to "f*** off back to Scotland" after she said she supported independence.