20 Former Conservative MPs Defect to Reform UK
A comprehensive look at the 20 former Conservative MPs who have switched allegiance to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party since 2024, reshaping the British political landscape.
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Labour MPs oppose protest curbs at animal testing sites
Labour MPs plan to vote against government proposals to classify animal testing labs as 'key national infrastructure', warning of a threat to peaceful protest and civil liberties. Read the latest.
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash over duty of candour
The government delays the Hillsborough Law's next stage after Labour MPs rebel against a 'watered-down' duty of candour for MI5 and MI6. Read the full story on the political clash.
Labour MPs vs Security Services Over Hillsborough Law
A major row erupts between Labour backbenchers, the government, and security services over the Hillsborough law. With policy U-turns and poll woes, is the PM still in charge? Listen to the Politics At Sam And Anne's podcast for the full story.
Starmer: Global security key to fixing cost of living
PM Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs his international diplomacy on trade and defence is essential to tackling the UK's domestic cost-of-living crisis, rejecting isolationism.
Zahawi Joins Reform, Testing Alliance with Farage
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK bolsters Nigel Farage's ranks but raises questions over past clashes and the party's identity. Can the former Tory chancellor and the insurgent leader work together?
Labour MPs urge ban on crypto political donations
Senior Labour figures call for government action to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing transparency and national security risks. Read the full story.
Farage, Tice Earn Thousands from X Amid AI Image Row
Liberal Democrats demand Reform MPs donate X earnings to charity after platform's AI tool Grok generated sexualised images. Farage received over £9,000.
Labour MPs back monthly student loan payments
Dozens of Labour MPs support a bill to switch student maintenance loans to monthly payments, aligning England with Scotland's system to help students budget. Read the full story.
MPs' Written Questions Double, AI Blamed for Surge
Exclusive: The number of written questions to Whitehall departments nearly doubled in 2025, with senior sources blaming AI. MPs deny wasting resources. Follow the latest.
Fujitsu boss denies 'parasite' label over Horizon scandal
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson faced MPs, refusing to name a compensation figure for Post Office Horizon victims while defending £500m in UK government contracts. Read the latest.
MPs Underestimate Public Backing for Climate Action
New research reveals UK and Belgian politicians significantly misjudge public appetite for green policies like wind farms and meat taxes, hindering climate action. Discover the 'silent majority'.
Pubs Ban Labour MPs in Business Rates Protest
Labour MPs face being barred from local pubs in a growing protest over business rates. The 'No Labour MPs' campaign highlights a major headache for Keir Starmer's government. Read the full story.
MPs Question Vodafone Over Franchisee Treatment
Vodafone executives face parliamentary scrutiny over claims its commercial agreements harmed franchisees' mental health and finances. Read the full investigation.
Vodafone to meet MPs over franchisee scandal claims
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
Labour MPs warn BNO visa holders could lose settled status
Dozens of Labour MPs demand the government ensures new immigration rules do not block 200,000 Hong Kongers from permanent residency, honouring the UK's historic duty.
MPs urge Lammy to meet lawyers over hunger strikers' health
Lawyers warn Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers may die without justice secretary's intervention. Over 50 MPs and peers demand urgent meeting as health deteriorates.
Five Labour councillors in Brent defect to Green Party
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
Tory Peer Malcolm Offord Defects to Reform UK
Reform UK secures its first member of the House of Lords as Conservative peer Malcolm Offord defects. The former Scotland Office minister will stand for the party in next year's Holyrood elections.
Review: 'The Liz Truss Show' - Hapless Political Ravings
A scathing review of 'The Liz Truss Show' at the Soho Theatre, where the former PM's 49-day tenure is satirised as a chaotic spectacle of ideological fervour and failure.
Liz Truss Launches YouTube Show and £500k Club
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
MPs: Protect Children's Rights in Ukraine Peace Talks
Over 130 cross-party MPs urge the Foreign Office to prioritise children's rights in any Ukraine peace settlement. Read their crucial demands for safeguarding the future.
Record £9m Donation to Reform UK from Ex-Tory Donor
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Reform UK's Rise Threatens Conservative Party's Future
Analysis: Surging support for Reform UK and internal Tory strife could lead to a historic defeat for Rishi Sunak's party. Is this the end for the Conservatives as we know them? Read the full report.
Starmer to Appoint 25 New Labour Peers
Keir Starmer is set to appoint 25 new Labour peers, including key aides and union leaders, to rebalance the House of Lords and push through legislation. Exclusive details inside.
Farage Denies Tory Pact, Eyes 'Reverse Takeover'
Nigel Farage rejects a Financial Times report of a potential pre-election pact with the Conservatives, but his nuanced comments suggest a future realignment of the right. Read the full analysis.
Children of Immigrants Echo Shabana Mahmood's Views
Rev Dr Michael Fox recalls a surprising school interview from 20 years ago where children of immigrants expressed hardline immigration views, foreshadowing the current stance of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Conservatives Launch 'Sack Reeves' Petition After Budget
Conservative Party petitions for Rachel Reeves' dismissal, accusing Chancellor of misleading public about OBR forecasts before £26bn tax hike Budget. Sign up for latest political analysis.
New Parliament Conduct Rules Fail to Stop Bullying
Crossbench MPs report persistent bullying in Parliament despite new behaviour standards. Read the latest on Westminster's conduct crisis and what changes are needed.
Rothermere's 20-Year Telegraph Bid for Media Power
Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire Telegraph titles, potentially creating Britain's most powerful conservative media empire. Read the full analysis.
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