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The old battle of the Tory wets vs the drys is back

The old battle of the Tory wets vs the drys is back

The historic factional divide between Conservative wets and drys is resurfacing under leader Kemi Badenoch, who is subjecting prospective MPs to ideological tests.

Politics ·18 Aug 2026, 21:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Nigel Farage reprimands Reform's Zia Yusuf over Ben Wallace traitor insult

Nigel Farage reprimands Reform's Zia Yusuf over Ben Wallace traitor insult

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has publicly reprimanded home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf after Yusuf accused former defence secretary Ben Wallace of treason.

Politics ·11 Aug 2026, 15:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

The Conservative party has unveiled a controversial plan to bar non-British and non-EU citizens from social housing, sparking immediate backlash from charities and unions.

Politics ·7 Aug 2026, 12:32 ·Clara West 3 min read
Labour overtake Reform in major Westminster poll for first time in 16 months

Labour overtake Reform in major Westminster poll for first time in 16 months

Labour leads a new More in Common poll at 28% ahead of Reform UK at 24%, following a busy opening week for the Prime Minister involving policy announcements.

Politics ·28 Jul 2026, 02:08 ·Clara West 4 min read
Robert Peel hailed as founder of modern British police force

Robert Peel hailed as founder of modern British police force

Sir Robert Peel transformed the British state through the creation of the Metropolitan Police and radical legal reforms. This article explores his legacy in law enforcement and his role in the evolution of the Conservative Party.

Politics ·21 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative minister, dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative minister, dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe, the former Conservative MP and TV personality, has died at 78 following an investigation into serious injuries discovered at her Dartmoor home.

Politics ·12 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Clara West 3 min read