Tories search for answers after election drubbing
How to recover from its historic defeat in July dominated the party’s annual gathering in Birmingham....
We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack
The prime minister says he is deeply concerned the region is “on the brink”, as he condemns the attack....
Jenrick faces backlash over forces killing claim
The Tory leadership hopeful claimed special forces were “killing rather than capturing terrorists”....
‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly
The leadership candidate says the slogan – repeatedly used by him as home secretary – was too simplistic....
Tugendhat warns against Tories becoming Reform UK
The Tory leadership hopeful says the party needs to rebuild trust, in a pitch to members at their conference....
Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds
Simon Case has been undergoing medical treatment for 18 months....
I’d have done better than Sunak in election, says Truss
The former PM tells a packed hall what she thinks of her Tory predecessors and the MPs vying to be the next leader....
Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech
Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members....
Maternity pay has gone too far, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leadership candidate says the government should be reducing regulatory burdens for businesses....
Badenoch and Jenrick at odds on tackling immigration
As the Tories begin their party conference in Birmingham, two of the leadership contenders lay out their proposals on immigration....
