Kemi Badenoch
Tories pledge to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under new plans
Kemi Badenoch's party has unveiled a radical immigration overhaul, pledging to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under a zero-tolerance policy.
Kemi Badenoch pledges tax-free shopping return to rescue high streets
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors to help British high streets. The move comes as retailers face job losses and pressure over commercial property taxes.
Andy Burnham insists defence uplift can’t come at expense of welfare
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has clashed with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, ruling out sweeping welfare cuts to fund military expansion.
Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham over defence spending at PMQs
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Prime Minister Andy Burnham over defence spending and welfare priorities during a fiery PMQs session.
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.
Andy Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to cross‑party social care summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called an emergency Downing Street summit on social care, inviting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to find a cross-party solution.
PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS faces collapse without urgent social care reform, as Downing Street considers accelerating the Casey Commission.
Keir Starmer delivers emotional final PMQs as he prepares to leave office
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes his final session at the despatch box, receiving a standing ovation from members across the House of Commons.
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.
Starmer defence plan leaves £4.7bn funding gap for successor
A £4.7bn funding gap in the government's defence investment plan has prompted criticism and created budgetary challenges for the incoming administration.
Kemi Badenoch hits Starmer over £4.7bn shortfall in defence spending plan
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised the government's defence spending strategy, highlighting a £4.7bn funding gap that has prompted department savings.