13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say
Online distortions obscure the true nature of public outrage — democracies must adapt to the age of X
Tory leader says there was a failure to ‘join dots’, taking a different view to police on how to address issue
Government uses its Commons majority to dismiss Conservatives’ demand backed by Elon Musk
Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal
After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition party
Tory calls for new national probe into child rape gangs — that it did not make in government — expose opposition anxieties
Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funk
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public
Reform UK says it has surpassed the Conservatives with more than 135,000 members
Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself down
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contest
British people ‘don’t necessarily like to see politics being bought’, warns Kemi Badenoch
From a soaked Sunak to awkward remarks, this year stood out to the FT’s deputy political editor in many ways
Property developer claims more billionaires are joining Elon Musk in backing the party
Cicero chair Iain Anderson named as a non-executive director of business department
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith warns of recession risk after Labour ‘trash talked’ the economy
Former Cabinet ministers are among six Conservatives set to enter Lords
Sadiq Khan’s landslide mayoral win showed candidates matter though other factors can change the outcome
Andrew Griffith showers praise on Tesla billionaire before asking him to also consider the Conservatives
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matter
Previous Tory governments kept breaking promises and eroding trust — would setting a range of targets be any better?
Both Labour and Tories say membership of CPTPP will bring benefits but these will be dwarfed by Brexit-related losses
Kashim Shettima’s comments follow criticism by Conservative leader of country where she grew up
Former Conservative donor promises to raise ‘tens of millions’ as he takes on role of party treasurer
