Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she does “believe in maternity pay” after previously describing it as “excessive”. Ms Badenoch said on X that “contrary to what some have said” ...

James Cleverly is the Tory leadership candidate voters believe would make the best prime minister, a new poll has found ...

Shadow cabinet minister Mel Stride said perceptions about competence and trust contributed to the party’s election defeat in ...

Ex-Tory MP warns against gender identity politics, urging teachers instead to focus on ‘knowledge-based’ subjects ...

The election is a reminder of the growing wave of discontent across Europe, which far-right parties are adept at exploiting' ...

A ‘fundamental shift’ means the Tories have to worry about Reform, Labour and the Liberal Democrats, Sir John Curtice said.

Yet, although Mr Sarwar can unfailingly be seen across the UK’s news channels whenever there is a perceived criticism of the SNP government (whether that criticism is legitimate or not), he only very ...

The Mirror's Kevin Maguire says Labour has two options in its first Autumn Budget - either they raise taxes for the rich to ...

Israel's prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin has ...

Leadership rivals Jenrick, Cleverly and Tugendhat reject her comments, as row over her ‘excessive’ claim escalates. ...

The revelations came as the Tories at their annual rally in Birmingham are in the process of choosing a leader to succeed ...