Politics

No place for Nigel Farage at Tory table, says leadership hopeful

Holiday Inn owner urges calm after attacks on two hotels housing asylum seekers

InterContinental Hotels Group said the unrest, which included two of its hotels being stormed by rioters, was a ‘troubling and challenging situation’.

Kamala Harris officially secures Democratic presidential nomination

She is the first woman of colour to feature at the top of a major party’s ticket.

MPs demand recall of Parliament as rioting continues across Britain

Parliament was recalled during the 2011 riots, and some MPs are now demanding the same to deal with ongoing unrest.

Inside the Tory leadership election: who are the candidates?

The complete list of Conservative MPs who are running to take over as leader of the party has now been published.

Taxes will likely be raised in the Budget this autumn, Rachel Reeves says

Ms Reeves’ admission comes a day after she scrapped a series of infrastructure projects.

Chancellor’s statement: are tax rises more likely?

Rachel Reeves warned of more difficult decisions to come as she confirmed the date of the Autumn Budget.

Government announces pay rises for police, prison staff and judiciary

Police chiefs welcomed a pay rise for officers but warned it will "not be without impact" for forces having to absorb some of the costs.

Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on tax, blaming £22bn black hole on Tories

The Chancellor removed winter fuel payments from wealthier pensioners and took the axe to transport projects.

Badenoch launches Tory leadership bid as Braverman pulls out of race

Ms Badenoch and James Cleverly are among the six Tories who have put themselves forward in the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

Chancellor to announce cost-cutting steps to plug black hole in public finances

Rachel Reeves will accuse the previous government of ‘covering up the true state of public finances’ as she publishes an audit of spending.

Priti Patel becomes fifth to declare Tory leadership bid

Dame Priti Patel said she would unite the Conservatives and get them ‘match fit’ for the next election if picked as party leader.

Mel Stride becomes fourth Conservative MP to enter leadership race

The former work and pensions secretary said the party had ‘substantially lost the trust of the British people’.

Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?

The first candidates have emerged for the Conservative leadership as the party attempts to rebuild in opposition.

Government majority ‘gone by Easter’ if rebellion continues – shadow minister

Liberal Democrat spokesperson Wera Hobhouse also said the new group of independents could be a ‘Frankenstein’s monster’ for the Prime Minister.