Kemi Badenoch
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Reform falls to third place in the polls as Tories feel Badenoch bounce
Reform UK has been declining in the polls in recent months following ongoing turbulence for the party
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Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim
Farage’s intervention comes as Reform chair Zia Yusuf criticises ‘everybody’ in former Tory government that included Jenrick and Suella Braverman
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Man City charges: Football regulator will quit if independence compromised
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.
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Interview: Ex-Harrogate Tory MP Andrew Jones 're-enters politics'
“We’re in a different place politically now from the last time elections were held for North Yorkshire Council in 2022 at the time of Boris and Partygate”
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MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened
He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effort
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Why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Irresponsible and offensive rhetoric does nothing to tackle the challenge of immigration - Andrew Vine
I winced at reading that a Reform UK councillor in Kirklees had referred to immigrants as “third world animals” and then rolled my eyes in despair when the leader of the authority defended the comment.
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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic
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UK and EU confirm date of summit after Burnham says Russian meddling shows the need for closer ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia's attempts to meddle in European politics highlight why Britain must strengthen ties with the European Union
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Burnham vows the public will be the ‘boss’ over the UK’s relationship with the EU
Andy Burnham told MPs in the Commons it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ to ignore an opportunity to seek a new deal with the EU
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Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
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Security arrangements for high-profile public figures ‘to be reviewed urgently’
Police support will be expanded to include leaders of political parties who are not MPs, as well as peers and former MPs
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RAF Fairford incident ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s IRGC, Burnham says
The Iranian ambassador to the UK has been summoned to make clear that “Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil”, foreign secretary Ed Miliband also said
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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
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UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign
Shadow minister says referendum was a ‘legitimate vote’ and PM is seeking to ‘reopen debate’ with statement on Russia’s involvement
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Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
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Andy Burnham to publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City
Move comes after criticism of remarks in support of football club’s owners following financial regulations breach ruling
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Man City: Prime Minister Andy Burnham to release details of his meetings with Man City owners
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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Burnham vows to publish details of his meetings with Man City owners
Prime minister stands by his ‘concern’ Manchester club’s Abu Dhabi owners could sell up
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Badenoch secures poll bounce and ramps up planning for potential Christmas election
The Conservatives were up three points in the latest Opinium survey, days after announcing plans to exempt family homes from inheritance ta
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.
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'Don't bother visiting York – it is a muck hole with fag ends, litter and weeds'
A York resident has branded the city a "muck hole", claiming litter, weeds and cigarette ends are blighting streets
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Energy and enthusiasm at the Labour Party conference was palpable - David Blunkett
So, the party conferences are over. As I've noted on previous occasions, these gatherings may have made no impression whatsoever on the general readership – who, whilst having a passing interest in current affairs, might not be tuned into the internal rallying cries of these annual get-togethers.
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Ann Widdecombe killing ‘inextricably linked’ to Farage terror plot, court told
The killing of Ann Widdecombe and targeting of Nigel Farage’s home by an alleged extreme left-wing terrorist were “inextricably linked”, a court has heard.
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The lesson regional mayors need to learn from the Manchester City scandal - Ismail Mulla
Confession, I am a Liverpool Football Club fan. It’s an inheritance from my father who grew up watching the likes of King Kenny, John Barnes and Ian Rush delight fans every weekend. When I started watching them in the mid 90s, Liverpool were a shell of their former self.
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In The Room
Conference season is in full swing – and this week, it unfolded across two very different political stages. In Birmingham, the Conservatives came to town. As Kemi Badenoch continues to win strong approval ratings - despite the Conservatives struggling to recover from their 2024 defeat - her conference speech doubled down on a classic Tory pitch: a smaller state, lower taxes, and a return to economic aspiration. Cleo, a veteran of Tory conferences, breaks down the mood in Birmingham and weighs up whether Badenoch’s promises add up. Meanwhile, in Brighton, the Greens held their largest conference to date - but it was dominated by controversy. Members passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, sparking fierce backlash from Jewish community leaders and MPs within the party. Green Party leader Zack Polanski was largely absent, busy campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. We ask: can the Greens turn controversy into momentum - or has this motion cost them credibility? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.
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Can Kemi Badenoch save the Tories with Thatcherism 2.0?
Kemi Badenoch’s homage to Margaret Thatcher may have impressed her party – but can nostalgia bring in voters? Report by Maja Anushka
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Farage opens door to Reform-Tories post-election pact
The Clacton MP said a pact before the next election is ‘extremely unlikely’, but added: ‘After an election, who’s to say?’
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British soldier regiment 'Lions of England' stalked by pack of hyenas in Kenya
The Army said the regiment is being trained for its role of reinforcing Nato's eastern flank to ‘deter Russian aggression’
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Clear battle lines drawn by Kemi Badenoch as she says the next election will be a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’
Clearly defined battle lines have been drawn across the Westminster political divide following Kemi Badenoch’s speech at the Tory Party Conference.
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Thursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France
In today’s newsletter: A youth-led movement is protesting crumbling school buildings and teacher shortages while turning adult focus onto wider educational inequalities
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Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.
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Analysis: Kemi Badenoch chooses to take fight to Reform from Conservative conference
Kemi Badenoch is hoping that a message about economic competence can lure back in some former Tory supporters who moved to Reform.
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Families could get a huge inheritance tax break under new £1 million plan
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to slash inheritance tax and let couples pass on an extra £1m tax-free under a new Conservative plan.
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Bank of England reveals the four animals to feature on banknotes
The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.
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Kemi Badenoch rejects Reform deal as Conservatives return to traditional ground
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Kemi Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.
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Badenoch revives one of the Tories’ most popular policies – but is anyone listening?
Tory leader takes inspiration from George Osborne’s 2007 speech in a bid to win back voters – but it might not be enough to turn the party’s fortunes around, as political editor David Maddox explains
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Tories accused of prioritising rich voters as Badenoch lays out inheritance tax cut plan
Party hopes to win over affluent middle-class voters as leader rejects calls to ‘unite the right’ in conference speech
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UK Conservative leader says the party is reviving and rules out a pact with Farage's Reform UK
The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party says that the Tories are on the path back to power
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Conservatives united behind Kemi Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.
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Inheritance tax: What's in the Conservatives' plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.
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Badenoch speech live: Tory leader vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes
The leader of the opposition said there is a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in politics
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Reopening Brexit negotiations would be 'terrible idea', Kemi Badenoch tells Burnham
Kemi Badenoch received a long standing ovation for attacking Reform UK, accusing the party of debating whether her children are English.
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Kevin Hollinrake brings out black Labrador Zuzu along with pint of ale at conference
Conservative Chair Kevin Hollinrake brought out his black Labrador Zuzu and started sipping a pint of ale in the middle of his party conference speech.
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Zack Polanski now less popular than Nigel Farage, stark new poll shows
Polanski’s net approval ratings fall ahead of crucial by-election that could decide his future as Green Party leader
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£10bn pledge for ‘Britannia Shield’ not a gimmick, Badenoch insists
Confusion surrounded a plan announced at conference yesterday to build a missile and drone defence system around the UK and its overseas military bases.
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Kemi Badenoch announces plans to end inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to axe inheritance tax when family homes are passed down to children and grandchildren, as she made her pitch to the country at the Conservative Party Conference.
