U.K. election 2024

Battle for Conservative Party’s soul begins after election bloodbath – POLITICO

Battle for Conservative Party’s soul begins after election bloodbath – POLITICO

U.K.
William Turner

Those now widely expected to put themselves forward include, on the right, former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, the early bookies’ favorite, and ...

Sunak aide bet on UK election date days before announcement — report – POLITICO

Sunak aide bet on UK election date days before announcement — report – POLITICO

U.K.
William Turner

In a statement Wednesday night, Williams said he wanted to be “totally transparent” and acknowledged placing a bet. “I put a flutter ...

Nigel Farage comeback is Sunak’s worst nightmare – POLITICO

Nigel Farage comeback is Sunak’s worst nightmare – POLITICO

U.K.
William Turner

Farage revealed he would be standing in the constituency of Clacton in Essex on the east coast of England. He said he ...

Donald Trump hasn’t offered me a job, Nigel Farage says – POLITICO

Donald Trump hasn’t offered me a job, Nigel Farage says – POLITICO

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Sophie Anderson

“I have been offered jobs in America,” Farage told Times Radio when grilled on his plans. “That is true, but not directly ...

Michael Gove quits as Tory election exodus continues – POLITICO

Michael Gove quits as Tory election exodus continues – POLITICO

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Sophie Anderson

Gove is just the latest Conservative MP to throw in the towel ahead of a July 4 election triggered by Prime Minister ...

UK Tories powerless to escape Rishi Sunak’s death march – POLITICO

UK Tories powerless to escape Rishi Sunak’s death march – POLITICO

U.K.
William Turner

This sentiment was epitomized by a spokesperson for the Conservative Britain Alliance, a shadowy anti-Sunak movement, which announced at lunchtime the day ...

Boris Johnson barred from voting under his own voter ID rules – POLITICO

Boris Johnson barred from voting under his own voter ID rules – POLITICO

U.K.
William Turner

Johnson introduced the Elections Act in 2022 while prime minister. Under the act, voters must bring photographic ID to cast their ballots. ...

How a group of elderly Swiss women could take the UK out of the European Court – POLITICO

How a group of elderly Swiss women could take the UK out of the European Court – POLITICO

World
Emily Foster

Net-zero lawsuits The latest Tory fury at the ECHR can be traced back to the government’s decision to roll back some net ...