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Badenoch claims Brexit critics are ‘talking down’ Britain

Badenoch claims Brexit critics are ‘talking down’ Britain

Badenoch claims Brexit critics are ‘talking down’ Britain

01 October 2023

Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch will take aim at Sir Keir Starmer in her Tory conference speech.


Welsh Secretary calls for independent inquiry into health board

Welsh Secretary calls for independent inquiry into health board

Welsh Secretary calls for independent inquiry into health board

01 October 2023

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was put into special measures earlier this year.


Hunt to confirm ‘pay boost for two million’ as living wage rises to £11 an hour

Hunt to confirm ‘pay boost for two million’ as living wage rises to £11 an hour

Hunt to confirm ‘pay boost for two million’ as living wage rises to £11 an hour

01 October 2023

The Chancellor will announce the move to the Conservative conference on Monday.


Tory conference: Greg Hands mocks Labour leader with ‘Keir Starmer flip flops’

Tory conference: Greg Hands mocks Labour leader with ‘Keir Starmer flip flops’

Tory conference: Greg Hands mocks Labour leader with ‘Keir Starmer flip flops’

01 October 2023

The Conservative Party chairman held up the footwear at the conference in Manchester.


Tory mayor says he would not bet on party winning next election

Tory mayor says he would not bet on party winning next election

Tory mayor says he would not bet on party winning next election

01 October 2023

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen was speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.


Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months

Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months

Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months

01 October 2023

It is said to be the first scheme of its kind in the UK rail industry.


Family of girl killed in M53 school bus crash tell of ‘massive void’ in lives

Family of girl killed in M53 school bus crash tell of ‘massive void’ in lives

Family of girl killed in M53 school bus crash tell of ‘massive void’ in lives

01 October 2023

Jessica Baker, 15, and coach driver Stephen Shrimpton, 40, died when the vehicle overturned in Cheshire on Friday morning.


Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf

Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf

Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf

01 October 2023

Douglas Ross claimed First Minister Humza Yousaf could lead Scotland into disaster.


Royal website subject to ‘denial of service attack’, royal source says

Royal website subject to ‘denial of service attack’, royal source says

Royal website subject to ‘denial of service attack’, royal source says

01 October 2023

The site was down for an hour-and-a-half on Sunday morning from 10am.


Streeting not ruling out Labour ditching more policies after setting ‘high bar’

Streeting not ruling out Labour ditching more policies after setting ‘high bar’

Streeting not ruling out Labour ditching more policies after setting ‘high bar’

01 October 2023

The shadow health secretary’s comments come after Labour appeared to change its mind on stripping private schools of charitable status.


Party campaigning heats up as key Rutherglen by-election approaches

Party campaigning heats up as key Rutherglen by-election approaches

Party campaigning heats up as key Rutherglen by-election approaches

01 October 2023

The by-election in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency takes place on Thursday.


Rugby star Kenny Logan and celebrity team set off on 700-mile charity challenge

Rugby star Kenny Logan and celebrity team set off on 700-mile charity challenge

Rugby star Kenny Logan and celebrity team set off on 700-mile charity challenge

01 October 2023

The group are due to arrive in Paris on Saturday October 7.


Two arrested after ‘sudden and violent’ fatal stabbings

Two arrested after ‘sudden and violent’ fatal stabbings

Two arrested after ‘sudden and violent’ fatal stabbings

01 October 2023

Police described the deaths of two men in Leeds as an ‘absolute tragedy’.


Patel urges Braverman to deliver small boats pledge as she takes aim at speech

Patel urges Braverman to deliver small boats pledge as she takes aim at speech

Patel urges Braverman to deliver small boats pledge as she takes aim at speech

01 October 2023

The senior Conservative appeared to criticise the Home Secretary for arguing that multiculturalism has ‘failed’ in Britain.


Man dies and another fighting for life after stabbings in Halifax

Man dies and another fighting for life after stabbings in Halifax

Man dies and another fighting for life after stabbings in Halifax

01 October 2023

Police rushed to the scene of a ‘serious incident’ in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Sunak defends focus on halving inflation amid Tory clamour for tax cuts

Sunak defends focus on halving inflation amid Tory clamour for tax cuts

Sunak defends focus on halving inflation amid Tory clamour for tax cuts

01 October 2023

The Prime Minister suggested his approach is in line with ‘great Conservative governments’ of the past.


‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

01 October 2023

SNP MSPs voted to suspend Mr Ewing from their group for seven days on Thursday after he voted with the opposition at Holyrood.


PM insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

PM insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

PM insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

01 October 2023

Rishi Sunak made clear that plans mooted by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps would be for after the conflict with Russia.


Go further on housebuilding and lift fracking ban to restore Tory values – Truss

Go further on housebuilding and lift fracking ban to restore Tory values – Truss

Go further on housebuilding and lift fracking ban to restore Tory values – Truss

01 October 2023

The former prime minister is to deliver a speech on the fringes of the Conservative conference in Manchester.


Legacy Act will allow soldiers’ families to seek answers, says lawyer

Legacy Act will allow soldiers’ families to seek answers, says lawyer

Legacy Act will allow soldiers’ families to seek answers, says lawyer

01 October 2023

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act received royal assent earlier this month.


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