Badenoch sacks Jenrick over secret defection plot
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet after uncovering evidence of a planned defection. Read the full details of the political drama.
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Badenoch sacks Jenrick in Tory defection row
Kemi Badenoch has dramatically expelled Robert Jenrick from the Conservative Party. We analyse the fallout for the Tories and the battle for the right-wing vote. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
Jenrick sacked from Tory shadow cabinet for plotting to defect
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after evidence he was secretly planning to defect. Senior Tories brand him a 'dishonest snake'. Read the full story.
Jenrick sacked over 'damaging' defection plot
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet after 'irrefutable evidence' he planned to defect to Reform UK. The Tory leader vows to end party psychodrama.
Robert Jenrick sacked from Tory shadow cabinet
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick as shadow justice secretary over 'irrefutable evidence' of a plot to defect. Follow the latest Westminster fallout.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick for secret defection plot
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has expelled Robert Jenrick from the party, citing "irrefutable evidence" of a planned defection. Full details on the political fallout.
Schoolboy accused of synagogue terror plot arrested in uniform
A 15-year-old boy, arrested in his school uniform, is accused of plotting attacks on synagogues after joining far-right group The Base. His bedroom contained white supremacist flags and weapons. Follow the trial updates.
Virginia man on trial for double murder plot with au pair
Brendan Banfield, 40, denies orchestrating the murders of his wife and a stranger in a complex 2023 plot. The family's Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, has pleaded guilty and will testify.
Teen plotted far-right synagogue attack, court told
A 15-year-old boy, inspired by Anders Breivik, collected weapons and planned a far-right terrorist attack on a Newcastle synagogue, a jury hears. Read the full trial details.
Zahawi's Defection to Reform UK in Political Cartoon
Ella Baron's Guardian cartoon satirises Nadhim Zahawi's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK, capturing a pivotal moment in British politics. Explore the analysis.
Nadhim Zahawi defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, sparking debate on political opportunism and the 'consequence-free' attitude of modern politicians. Read the full analysis.
Reform hits poll low as Zahawi defection sparks internal worry
Reform UK insiders fear Nadhim Zahawi's high-profile defection looks like 'naked opportunism', as a new poll shows the party at its lowest rating in 10 months. Follow the latest political fallout.
Reform UK poll dips as Zahawi defection splits party
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK sparks internal dissent, labelled 'naked opportunism'. Party support hits a 10-month low in new poll. Analysis and reaction inside.
Zahawi defects to Reform UK in major blow to Conservatives
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant defection. We analyse the political opportunism and what it means for the Tories.
Farage and Zahawi's history of insults revealed
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK is overshadowed by years of bitter social media exchanges with leader Nigel Farage. Explore their history of enmity and political opportunism.
Ex-Tory Chancellor Zahawi defects to Reform UK
Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, calling his old party a 'defunct brand' and endorsing Nigel Farage for PM. Read the full story on this major political shift.
Zahawi's Reform defection: A new route to the top?
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, bringing establishment experience to Nigel Farage's insurgent party. Analysis of the risks and rewards for both sides in the shifting political landscape.
Zahawi defects to Reform UK in blow to Conservatives
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, criticising Tory governance. Analysis questions his motives and the impact on both parties. Read the full story.
Zahawi defects to Reform as party extends poll lead
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK in major defection. New polling shows Nigel Farage's party now leads with 33% of the vote. Read the full story.
Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, declaring the country 'needs Nigel Farage as Prime Minister'. The high-profile move deals another blow to Kemi Badenoch's Tories.
Ex-Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, becoming the most senior ex-Tory to join. He cites high taxes and censorship as key motivations. Read the full story.
Netflix thriller His & Hers tops UK chart
The new Netflix series His & Hers, starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, has shot to number one with a murder mystery plot twist viewers never saw coming. Stream it now.
Brazil's Lula vetoes bill reducing Bolsonaro's sentence
President Lula da Silva rejects a congressional bill that would have dramatically cut Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup, marking the third anniversary of the Brasília riots.
Third Southwark Labour councillor joins Greens
Cllr Reginald Popoola quits Labour for the Green Party, becoming the third Southwark councillor to defect since November. Read the full story on the political shift.
FBI thwarts ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror plot
An 18-year-old man was arrested for plotting a knife and hammer attack on a grocery store. The FBI says the ISIS-inspired plan targeted specific groups. Read the full details.
FBI stops North Carolina teen's ISIS-inspired terror plot
The FBI has revealed it thwarted a planned New Year's Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State. An 18-year-old faces charges.
Trump Administration Grows More Extreme and Reckless
As the Trump administration grows desperate, opposition solidifies around principles of truth and solidarity. Discover how 2026 could be shaped by public power and resistance.
Bolsonaro's Hiccup Treatment After 27-Year Coup Plot Sentence
Jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a nerve block procedure for persistent hiccups. Read the latest on his health and 27-year prison sentence.
Manchester Jewish community's resilience after terror plot
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
Manchester terror plot: IS 'sleeper agents' foiled
Exclusive details of a foiled Islamic State plot to massacre Jews in Greater Manchester, thwarted by an undercover operative. Read the full story of the planned attack.
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