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Kemi Badenoch considers stripping powers from Scottish Parliament

Kemi Badenoch considers stripping powers from Scottish Parliament

Senior figures in Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet are drawing up plans to review the Scotland Act and potentially strip powers away from Holyrood.

Politics ·8 Oct 2026, 12:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Badenoch says Tories will battle for soul of nation in tax-cutting speech

Badenoch says Tories will battle for soul of nation in tax-cutting speech

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has used a keynote speech in Birmingham to advocate for tax cuts and a smaller state, drawing sharp criticism from Labour.

Politics ·7 Oct 2026, 15:17 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch vows to axe inheritance tax on family homes

Kemi Badenoch vows to axe inheritance tax on family homes

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a package of tax cuts, pledging to abolish inheritance tax on family homes and scrap stamp duty.

Cost of Living ·7 Oct 2026, 13:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tories unveil major deregulation plan to slash taxes and axe quangos

Tories unveil major deregulation plan to slash taxes and axe quangos

The Conservative Party has launched an ambitious deregulation package aimed at slashing environmental rules, cutting business levies, and lowering housing costs by up to £50,000.

Politics ·5 Oct 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Reform UK leads polls as Nigel Farage targets Brexit vote for election win

Reform UK leads polls as Nigel Farage targets Brexit vote for election win

Reform UK is shaking up British politics by capturing a major share of the 2016 Brexit coalition, though recent polling reveals potential vulnerabilities for Nigel Farage.

Politics ·4 Oct 2026, 06:09 ·Clara West 4 min read
Conservatives pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

Conservatives pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

The Conservative Party has pledged to build 50,000 new prison places in England and Wales, funded by cuts to foreign aid and the DCMS budget, to combat early prisoner releases.

Politics ·3 Oct 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch leaves door open to Tory support for Plaid government budget

Kemi Badenoch leaves door open to Tory support for Plaid government budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has signaled a pragmatic approach to devolved spending by refusing to rule out supporting Plaid Cymru's supplementary budget in the Senedd, while firmly rejecting broader political deals with Reform UK.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 19:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
I’ve been warning about the Iran menace for years - Yahoo

I’ve been warning about the Iran menace for years - Yahoo

A friendly handshake between Labour Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Iran's foreign minister at the UN has sparked a political storm over national security.

Politics ·2 Oct 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Tories pledge to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under new plans

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.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 10:44 ·Clara West 4 min read
Kemi Badenoch pledges tax-free shopping return to rescue high streets

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.

Politics ·21 Sep 2026, 06:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham insists defence uplift can’t come at expense of welfare

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.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 15:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham over defence spending at PMQs

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.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 12:42 ·Clara West 4 min read
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
Andy Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to cross‑party social care summit

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.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform

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.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Clara West 5 min read
Keir Starmer delivers emotional final PMQs as he prepares to leave office

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.

Politics ·15 Jul 2026, 14:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister

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.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 04:32 ·Clara West 14 min read
Starmer defence plan leaves £4.7bn funding gap for successor

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.

Politics ·2 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch hits Starmer over £4.7bn shortfall in defence spending plan

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.

Politics ·1 Jul 2026, 21:52 ·Clara West 3 min read