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PM’s bad week capped off by James Heappey joining ranks of Conservatives stepping down at next election
Troublesome benefactors can cost more in reputation than the money they bring in — we need tighter rules
Historic opinion polling data points to faint advantages of holding a vote in November or later
UK prime minister ends speculation that voters could go to the polls this spring
Keir Starmer must go further than simply arguing for greater military co-operation to reap benefits of closer relations
Rishi Sunak accused of presiding over a ‘zombie parliament’
Rifts open within Conservative party after Rishi Sunak rules out handing back personal donation from Frank Hester
Rishi Sunak’s ‘hand was forced’ as PM acts to change law to stop foreign states from buying media groups
Labour claims policy is an irresponsible and unfunded tax reduction
No 10 initially stopped short of calling alleged remarks about Diane Abbott racist and was beaten to it by Kemi Badenoch
Unrest grows among many Conservatives as PM struggles to resurrect party’s prospects in an election year
Unlikely many Tory MPs will follow Lee Anderson’s defection, but the populist party is already luring Conservative activists
Opposition parties call on prime minister to return Frank Hester’s cash gifts after remarks about MP Diane Abbott
Michael Gove is set to unveil new definition to cover issue, but many in ruling party would prefer rhetoric be dialled down
Move by former Conservative deputy chair hands rightwing party its first MP
SNP will seize on Budget opportunity to brand Conservatives as a false friend to Scotland’s oil and gas industry
Shadow chancellor says public services need more money and promises spending review once in office
Ministers give mixed messages on national insurance while opposition finds revenue-raising ideas ‘nicked’ by chancellor
Cuts to national insurance fail to convince voters as opinion polls show Labour lead increasing
Opposition tries to give glowing impression of its plans while accusing Tories of a £46bn black hole in its proposals on NI
Former UK prime minister to focus on causes including combating slavery
Opposition plans to apply top 45% income tax rate to carried interest if it wins election raise issue of capital flight
Ruling Conservative party built up £47.7mn war chest in 2023 despite trailing heavily in the polls
Opposition party intends to go through ‘every pound’ in Tory spending plans to find savings
Traditional Conservative supporters hit across current parliament despite boost for some in latest Budget
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